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 | |
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| 9th Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville | |
| In office September 28, 2019 – September 25, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | David Briley |
| Succeeded by | Freddie O'Connell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1956 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Laura Fitzgerald |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Prentice Cooper (father) Jim Cooper (brother) |
| Education | Harvard 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]
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