Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee announced the state’s official Christmas celebrations: Christmas at the Capitol and “Tender Tennessee Christmas” tours of the Tennessee residence.
The annual Christmas at the Capitol celebration will take place on Monday, December 2nd at 5:30 p.m. CST. The event is open to the public and will feature the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, the KIPP Choir, the 129th Army Band, and a visit from Santa.
In partnership with the First Lady’s Tennessee Serves initiative, the Lees are inviting guests to bring donations to bless those in need. Requested donations include toilet paper for the Morgan Scott Project and copy paper and First-Class Postage Stamps for Family Promise of Roane County.
The Tennessee Residence will be open for Christmas tours on Friday, December 6 – Sunday, December 8 and Friday, December 13 – Sunday, December 15. Through the décor theme, “Tender Tennessee Christmas,” guests will be immersed into the idyllic and timeless traditions that capture Christmases of Tennessee’s past and present.
All tours are self-guided and free to the public. Reservations are required and may be made at the Tennessee State Government website.