Haslams kick off event and holiday season with lighting of state Christmas tree
Nashville, TN – Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and First Lady Crissy Haslam tonight hosted “Christmas at the Capitol” in joining with state employees, their families and visitors to the Capitol to celebrate the holiday season.
“This is a time to reflect on all of our blessings and to celebrate with friends and family,” Haslam said. “Crissy and I wish Tennesseans a safe and happy holiday season and appreciate the honor of serving our citizens.”
The governor’s lighting of the Capitol Christmas tree kicked off the event which included hot chocolate, cookies and cider along with a visit from Santa Claus.
This year’s Christmas tree, a Norway spruce standing 27 feet tall, was donated by Bellevue resident, Ed Mascolo.
The tree is decorated in red, silver and blue with Tennessee flags and features an oversized tree topper bow, which was handmade in Tennessee. More than 3,000 LED lights adorn the tree. It is on display on the south side of the State Capitol near the statue of late Sen. Edward Ward Carmack.
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“Christmas at the Capitol” is the first of several events the Haslams have planned for the holiday season. From December 5th – 16th, the governor and First Lady will host “Tennessee’s Home for the Holidays,” an open house event for visitors to tour the Tennessee Residence.
For more information and to book a tour, please visit http://www.tn.gov/firstlady/holidays.shtml.
