Constitution of Tennessee
The Constitution of the State of Tennessee defines the form, structure, activities, character, and fundamental rules of the U.S. State of Tennessee.
The second version of the Tennessee State Constitution was adopted in 1835.
The governor of Tennessee is the head of government of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor is the only official in the Tennessee state government who is directly elected by the voters of the entire state.
Governor of Tennessee
John Sevier, Tennessee's first governor
Former Governor Sam Houston
James K. Polk