Governor Bill Lee announced on Friday that Butch Eley, who is the state’s deputy governor and transportation commissioner, will leave his role after the Fiscal Year 2025’s third quarter ends.

Eley has been a part of the governor’s cabinet for almost seven years. He said he was not retiring, but stepping away to spend more time with his family.

The deputy governor stated that it “has been the honor of a lifetime to serve Governor Lee and the people of Tennessee.”

“From building long-term systems that better serve Tennesseans, to navigating some of our state’s toughest challenges, I’m deeply proud of what we’ve accomplished,” Eley stated.

“This moment marks not an end, but a pause—a chance to ensure a smooth transition and reflect on how I can continue to make an impact in new ways,” h

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