Senate Joint Resolution 166 confirms the appointment of Doran Johnson to the advisory board for the University of Tennessee Southern. This appointment is made by Governor Bill Lee and is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 49-9-501, which mandates that the governor appoint five members to each advisory board associated with the University of Tennessee system. Johnson's term on the board will expire on June 30, 2025.

Doran Johnson is recognized as a successful businessman with a long tenure at NHC in Murfreesboro, where he served for 49 years and rose to the position of senior vice president. He has extensive experience in governance, having served on various boards, including Hillside Hospital and Martin Methodist College, where he held leadership roles. Johnson holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Middle Tennessee State University, further qualifying him for this advisory position. The resolution emphasizes the necessity of confirmation by the general assembly for the governor's appointees to the advisory board.