Senate Joint Resolution 107, sponsored by Johnson, seeks to confirm the appointment of Dimeta Smith Knight to the state university board of Tennessee State University (TSU). This appointment is in accordance with Tennessee Code Annotated, which mandates that the governor appoint eight members to the board, with specific requirements regarding alumni representation and residency. Governor Bill Lee has appointed Knight for a term that will expire on March 31, 2028. Knight is a Nashville native and a TSU alumna, holding a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a master's degree in accounting from Belmont University.
In addition to her educational background, Knight operates her own accounting practice and has served as an adjunct professor at TSU. She is also involved in the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants, where she has received recognition for her contributions. The resolution emphasizes that Knight's appointment is subject to confirmation by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, and it formally confirms her position on the board for the specified term.