Courtney Johnston
Nashville Metro CouncilCurrent Member

Courtney Johnston

Council Member

Council member focused on downtown development and community recognition initiatives.

Specialty topics
Downtown developmentPublic safetyTransportation and infrastructureCommunity recognitionHousing solutions
50
Sponsorships
0
Amendments authored
533
Recent votes

Legislative style

Proactive sponsor of resolutions and ordinances addressing community issues and infrastructure improvements.

Notable recent actions
  • Sponsorship of RS2025-1261 to create an expanded Downtown Central Business Improvement District.
  • Sponsorship of RS2026-1800 to study innovative public housing solutions.
  • Sponsorship of RS2026-2066 honoring Tom Palko upon his retirement.

Voting record

Last 533 recorded votes.

Aye
316 (59%)
Nay
87 (16%)
Abstain
17 (3%)
Absent
108 (20%)

Recent sponsorships

50
RS2025-1261ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution initiating the creation of an expanded Downtown Central Business Improvement District and setting a public hearing regarding the creation of the same.

Introduced 5/27/2025
RS2026-2058ResolutionPassed

A resolution approving amendment two to a Safe Streets for All grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT), to address safety issues along Nolensville Pike related to substandard and/or missing walking, bicycling, and transit facilities, the need for pedestrian-scale lighting, and lack of crossing locations present throughout the project area.

Introduced 6/4/2026
BL2025-759BillPassedPrimary

An ordinance to authorize building material restrictions and requirements for BL2025-758, a proposed Specific Plan Zoning District for properties located at 5633, 5637, 5639, 5645, 5651, 5661, 5665, 5655 Valley View Road, approximately 960 feet south of Old Hickory Blvd (15 acres), to permit 71 multifamily residential units, all of which is described herein (Proposal No. 2024SP-039-001). THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE REQUIRES CERTAIN MATERIALS TO BE RESTRICTED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS.

Introduced 2/20/2025
RS2026-1892ResolutionPassed

A resolution to honor the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.

Introduced 3/31/2026
RS2026-2066ResolutionPassed

A Resolution honoring the contributions of Tom Palko of the Department of Water and Sewerage Services upon his retirement.

Introduced 6/9/2026
RS2026-1998ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Older Americans Month in Nashville and Davidson County and recognizing FiftyForward for its 70th anniversary.

Introduced 5/12/2026
RS2025-1589ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution recognizing Carol Etherington Fossick, founder of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department’s Victim Intervention Program, and the 50th anniversary of the program.

Introduced 10/14/2025
RS2026-1800ResolutionResolutionPrimary

A resolution requesting the Metropolitan Planning Department and the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (MDHA) to study and implement emerging and innovative public housing solutions to effectuate more permanently attainable and affordable housing options within Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 2/10/2026
RS2025-1288ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse.

Introduced 5/27/2025
BL2025-742BillPassed

An Ordinance amending Title 2 and Section 16.28.195 of the Metropolitan Code pertaining to the Metropolitan Historical Commission and the Metropolitan Historic Zoning Commission.

Introduced 2/10/2025
RS2026-1859ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the service of Danny Herron upon his retirement from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.

Introduced 3/10/2026
BL2026-1391BillPublic Hearing

An ordinance amending Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, to add various new data center uses and related definitions and conditions to the Zoning Code (Proposal No. 2026Z-012TX-001).

Introduced 5/26/2026
RS2025-1370ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution authorizing the Director of Public Property, or his designee, to exercise an option agreement for the purchase of a flood-prone property, located at 4800 Blackman Court, for Metro Water Services. (Proposal No. 2025M-007PR-001).

Introduced 7/2/2025
RS2026-1998ResolutionPassed

A resolution recognizing May 2026 as Older Americans Month in Nashville and Davidson County and recognizing FiftyForward for its 70th anniversary.

Introduced 5/12/2026
BL2025-1053BillPassedPrimary

An ordinance authorizing the abandonment of J J Watson Avenue right-of-way from dead-end then southeast 288 feet. (Proposal Number 2025M-004AB-001).

Introduced 9/4/2025
BL2026-1438BillAgenda ReadyPrimary

An ordinance declaring a temporary moratorium upon the acceptance, processing, approval, and issuance of zoning, building, or grading permits for data center developments on property within Nashville and Davidson County.

Introduced 6/9/2026
RS2026-1858ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution requesting that Nashville Electric Service and the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County submit existing and future contracts, agreements, and related documents to the Metropolitan Clerk to promote transparency and public access.

Introduced 3/10/2026
RS2025-1710ResolutionPassedPrimary

A resolution requesting a mid-year budget update from the Department of Finance and the Mayor’s Office.

Introduced 12/9/2025
RS2026-1859ResolutionPassed

A resolution honoring the service of Danny Herron upon his retirement from Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville.

Introduced 3/10/2026
RS2026-1801ResolutionResolutionPrimary

A resolution urging the Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to terminate the employment of Teresa Broyles-Aplin as Chief Executive Officer of Nashville Electric Service.

Introduced 2/10/2026

Share

Follow Courtney Johnston

Get notified when they sponsor a bill, file an amendment, or cast a vote. See their topic specialties and who lobbies them.

We track all 40 Nashville Metro Council members.