Gibbons Files for TN Governor's Race

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Shelby County District Attorney General Bill Gibbons filed the official paperwork Friday with the Tennessee State Election Commission in Nashville solidifying his run for governor of Tennessee.

"While I've been committed to the race for Tennessee governor for more than a year now, filing the election papers today makes my run official," Gibbons said. "I'm ready to lead our state into a new era focusing on my three top priorities -- more good-paying jobs, better schools and safer communities."

Also running for Tennessee Governor on the Republican ticket are U.S. Representative Zach Wamp (R-TN), Knoxville Mayor Bill Haslam, Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey and businessman Joe Kirpatrick.