Nashville Zoo
Johnny Black currently serves as a Safety & Security Officer at Nashville Zoo, a position held since October 2019, where responsibilities include ensuring the safety of guests and employees, responding to emergency situations, and managing theft or security threats. Prior to this role, Johnny Black worked as a Correctional Officer for the State of Tennessee from June 2014 to October 2019. Educational background includes a Certificate in Industrial Technology/Technician from Columbia State Community College and a High School Diploma from Hickman County Sr High School, specializing in vocational education.
Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a 188-acre institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) whose mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. Located in the heart of Nashville, the zoo has an extensive animal collection within its current 88 acres of developed exhibits. The Zoo attracts more than one million visitors annually as well as serving a diverse community through outreach programs within greater Nashville and mid-Tennessee.