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Religion: Christian (non-denominational — Grace Chapel, Franklin, TN)
Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Auburn University
Birthplace: Franklin, Tennessee
Background: Businessman who led family construction and HVAC company (Lee Company); active in faith-based ministries; became 50th governor in 2019 with no prior political experience.
CEO of Lee Company (family HVAC/plumbing business, $250M+ revenue) before becoming governor — entered politics with no prior elected office. Created Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative (2019) — state-funded, partners with all faith traditions. Grace Chapel (Franklin, TN) member — non-denominational megachurch. First wife Carol died in horse-riding accident in 2000. Signed near-total abortion trigger ban, anti-drag Adult Entertainment Act, bathroom bill, constitutional carry, school choice vouchers, anti-CRT legislation. After Covenant School shooting (Nashville, 2023), initially expressed openness to red flag laws but walked it back under Republican pressure. Critics accuse him of building a theocracy. Highest scorer in this dataset at 48/70.
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