David Johnson appointed to lead Department of Parks & Outdoors

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — David Johnson has been selected to lead the city’s Department of Parks & Outdoors by Mayor Tim Kelly, according to the City of Chattanooga.

They say he most recently served as Tennessee Parks and Schoolyards Program Manager for the Trust for Public Land (TPL).

Prior to that, he was Chattanooga Program Director at TPL and worked for the city for six years, including as Assistant Director of Parks.

“David is the perfect choice for this post because he’s a proven operator who walks in the door with the relationships, skills and muscle memory that will enable him to hit the ground running. Our parks, rivers and mountains, augmented by our National Park City initiative and our public-private partnerships, are a huge competitive advantage for Chattanooga. That’s exactly the kind of landscape where someone with David’s abilities can truly shine.”

– said Mayor Tim Kelly

He holds a master’s degree in Public Administration from North Carolina State University and a bachelor’s degree in Parks and Recreation Management from Western Carolina University.

A resolution regarding Johnson’s appointment is scheduled for the June 2 City Council meeting