Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is making a bold pitch to New York business owners disillusioned by the city’s sharp left turn under its newly elected socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani.
In a post on X, Lee wrote:
“If you’re a New York business owner who doesn’t like the direction your city is headed, we have a message for you: Tennessee is open for business. Strong economy. Low taxes. Government won’t get in your way. TN is the place for people who value opportunity, security & freedom.”
Accompanying the post was a video where Lee personally invited frustrated New Yorkers to move their businesses, and families, to the Volunteer State.
Lee touted Tennessee’s thriving economy, pro-business tax environment, and strong workforce.
He emphasized that the state’s Department of Economic and Community Development stands ready to assist companies looking to relocate.
Gov. Bill Lee:
“In light of the recent election results, I thought it might be a good time to remind you that Tennessee is the best state in the country for doing business. If you are a New York City business owner and you don’t like the direction your city has headed, I have a message for you — Tennessee is open for business.We have one of the strongest economies in the country. We have one of the lowest tax bases in the country. We have a workforce that is ready for any industry — a workforce that is ready to meet the needs of your company. Our Department of Economic and Community Development is ready to help you make a move right now.
In fact, Tennessee is one of the most moved-to states for families, for people, for companies from around the globe, because we believe that opportunity, security, and freedom are important for everyone.
We also believe in the power of law enforcement, by the way, and we understand that the men and women who keep our families and communities safe need to be supported — and we do so in our state. I want you to know that if you’re looking for an opportunity, you’ve found one in the state of Tennessee.
We are here. Our way of life, our music, our culture, our food, our hospitality, and our business-friendly environment might just be right for you. We are open for business.”
WATCH:
If you’re a New York business owner who doesn’t like the direction your city is headed, we have a message for you:
Tennessee is open for business.
Strong economy.
Low taxes.
Government won’t get in your way.TN is the place for people who value opportunity, security & freedom. pic.twitter.com/3K1GSmm5Y2
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) November 5, 2025
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