Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has responded to calls from state lawmakers for a statewide gas and diesel tax holiday amid high gas prices. According to AAA, gas prices have risen more than a dollar on average over the last month and the current average gas price in Tennessee is $3.643, a significant increase from the previous month. Democrats argue that the governor's budget amendments did not include tax relief for people in the state. Representative John Ray Clemmons is proposing a temporary pause on state and gas diesel taxes to ease the burden on Tennesseans. Sponsors believe this bill could save families between $5 and $8 per fill-up.