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National Federation of Independent Business endorses Bill Lee in Tennessee governor’s race

Republican candidate for governor Bill Lee poses is shown at his family farm on Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Franklin, Tenn.
Republican candidate for governor Bill Lee poses is shown at his family farm on Saturday, May 12, 2018, in Franklin, Tenn.

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The National Federation of Independent Business has endorsed Republican Bill Lee in the Tennessee governor’s race.

Director Jim Brown made the endorsement at a news conference at Ruby Falls this afternoon.

Lee, a farmer and businessman from Franklin, Tennessee, is competing with Democratic nominee Karl Dean, the former two-term mayor of Nashville who served three terms as the Davidson County public defender.

Early voting is underway, continuing through Nov. 1, and Election Day is Nov. 6.

This is a developing story.