Tennessee is a faith-based state: We trust God’s word and aim to lead lives that honor him. Our state seal should reflect those values.
I was honored to sponsor and pass legislation last year that will add “In God We Trust” to the Great Seal of Tennessee. Our state seal is a reflection of who we are, and I, like many others in the Volunteer State, believe adding our national motto to it will better represent Tennessee values.
In God We Trust isn’t a meaningless slogan. It’s an acknowledgment that we need our Creator every second of every day and that God is sovereign over this land and every land. Most importantly, it’s a reminder that Jesus Christ is Lord of all and the Savior of the world.
The legislation we passed last year simply requested Gov. Bill Lee redesign Tennessee’s seal by adding In God We Trust, likely as a banner near the bottom. The governor is required to submit his design back to the General Assembly by July 1, 2025, at which point legislators will have the opportunity to approve it.