John Cooper (Tennessee politician)

American politician born 1956, mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 2019

John Cooper (born October 15, 1956) is an American businessman who was the mayor of Nashville, Tennessee from 2019 to 2023. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He is the brother of former U.S. representative Jim Cooper, who represented Tennessee's 5th congressional district.

John Cooper
9th Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville
In office
September 28, 2019 – September 25, 2023
Preceded byDavid Briley
Succeeded byFreddie O'Connell
Personal details
Born (1956-10-15) October 15, 1956 (age 67)
Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Laura Fitzgerald
Children3
RelativesPrentice Cooper (father)
Jim Cooper (brother)
EducationHarvard University (BA)
Vanderbilt University (MBA)

On January 31, 2023, Cooper announced that he would not run for reelection in the 2023 Nashville mayoral election.[1]

References change

  1. "Nashville Mayor John Cooper announces he won't seek second term". The Tennessean.