Russell Johnson

Russell Johnson (born January 8, 1965) is an American politician and lawyer from Tennessee. He served as a member of the Tennessee House of Representatives, from 2001 until 2007. He currently serves as a Tennessee state district attorney, being elected in 2006.

Early life, education, and pre-political career Johnson was born in Pulaski, Virginia to Lawrence and Martha Russell Johnson, who were both teachers. He attended Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Virginia. Inspired by his uncle, he decided that he wanted to become a lawyer. While in high school, he had the opportunity to shadow a local attorney. He attended Auburn University, Hiwassee College, and later the University of Tennessee, where he would receive his juris-doctor. From 1998 until 2006, he was a judge for the city of Loudon.

Tennessee State District Attorney General (2007-present) In 2006, Johnson ran for Tennessee State District Attorney General, in the 9th district, which encompasses Loudon, Meigs, Morgan, and Roane counties. He currently continues to serve as the district attorney general. Under Johnson as district attorney general, the offices in the district have started programs to address mental health, domestic violence, and drug abuse. Like many other district attorneys' offices in Tennessee, Johnson's office focuses primarily on victims' services, fentanyl and drug awareness, elder abuse, and opioid abuse, among many other topics.

Honors and awards Johnson has received the following awards and honors:

American Jurisprudence Award 2003 - 2004, Tennessee Conservation Voters Top House Honoree 2003 - County Officials of Tennessee Outstanding Representative of the Year 2004 - Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Honoree

Personal life Johnson lives in Loudon and is married with children. He is a Methodist.