NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gov. Bill Lee has put out a call to business owners in New York following Zohran Mamdani’s election night victory to become New York City’s new mayor.

Lee’s call to action was simple: Tennessee is open for business for anyone who doesn’t like the direction NYC is headed.

The governor cited the Volunteer State’s strong economy, low taxes, and a “government won’t get in your way.”

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Below is what Lee said in a video posted to social media:

Tuesday night, Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa.

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