The Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration will hold Governor Lee’s Public Budget Hearings for Fiscal Year 2026 on November 5, 6, 12, and 13

Chattanooga, TN – According to the state officials, these hearings provide insight into each department’s financial needs and priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and allow Tennesseans to observe budget planning for critical state services.

The hearings will be live-streamed, allowing public access to the discussions as department leaders outline budgetary goals and highlight funding requirements.

Hearing Schedule:

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
– 10:00-10:30 AM – Department of Finance & Administration
– 10:45-11:30 AM – Division of TennCare
– 11:45-12:15 PM – Department of Financial Institutions
– 12:15-1:00 PM – Break
– 1:00-1:30 PM – Department of Human Resources
– 1:45-2:15 PM – Department of General Services
– 2:30-3:15 PM – Department of Disability and Aging
– 3:30-4:00 PM – Department of Economic & Community Development
– 4:15-4:45 PM – Department of Transportation

#### Wednesday, November 6, 2024
– 9:00-9:30 AM – Department of Health
– 9:45-10:15 AM – Department of Children’s Services
– 10:30-11:00 AM – Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services
– 11:15-11:45 AM – Department of Human Services
– 11:45-1:00 PM – Break
– 1:00-1:45 PM – Department of Environment & Conservation
– 2:00-2:45 PM – Department of Safety & Homeland Security
– 3:00-3:15 PM – Media Availability

#### Tuesday, November 12, 2024
– 9:00-9:45 AM – Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
– 10:00-10:30 AM – Department of Correction
– 10:45-11:15 AM – Department of Military / TEMA
– 11:30-12:00 PM – Department of Labor & Workforce Development
– 12:00-1:00 PM – Break
– 1:00-1:45 PM – Higher Education
– 2:00-2:30 PM – Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation
– 2:45-3:15 PM – Department of Revenue
– 3:30-4:00 PM – Department of Agriculture
– 4:15-4:45 PM – Department of Commerce and Insurance

#### Wednesday, November 13, 2024
– 12:30-1:00 PM – Department of Veterans Services
– 1:15-2:00 PM – Department of Education
– 2:15-2:45 PM – Department of Tourist Development
– 3:00-3:15 PM – Media Availability

These hearings offer a transparent view of Tennessee’s budgetary planning, allowing residents to follow financial discussions affecting state services and initiatives.