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Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee’s taxpayer funded project was reared on Christian money

Tennessee Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative / Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative Executive Director Lance Villio addresses foster care leaders at Motlow Community College in March. Tennessee Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative / Governor's Faith-Based and Community Initiative Executive Director Lance Villio addresses foster care leaders at Motlow Community College in March.

By Andrew Schwartz May 3, 2025 8 min read

From Alpharetta, Georgia, the National Christian Charitable Foundation says it helps generous people create Bible-based giving strategies.

In Overland Park, Kansas, the Servant Foundation says it exists to inspire and facilitate revolutionary biblical generosity.

And here in Tennessee, the Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation says it encourages donors motivated toward kingdom-building generosity.

Before a passion project of the Tennessee governor received millions in taxpayer dollars, it was funded privately in large part by Christian nonprofit foundations like these.