Tennessee State University President Places Athletic Director on Administrative Leave
Tennessee State University President Dwayne Tucker has placed athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave following an internal investigation. The investigation was initiated after six coaches sent a letter on May 28, 2026, expressing concerns about the athletic department's leadership,…
Nashville, TN, July 24, 2026 —
Tennessee State University President Dwayne Tucker has placed athletic director Mikki Allen on administrative leave. The decision follows an internal investigation into the athletic department.
The investigation was prompted by a letter sent on May 28, 2026, by six coaches. In their letter, the coaches reportedly expressed concerns regarding the leadership, direction, communication, and overall operations of the athletic department.
Details regarding the specific findings of the internal investigation were not immediately available. The university has not released further information concerning the scope or timeline of the review.
An interim athletic director is expected to be named in the near future to manage the department’s affairs during this period. The university has not yet announced who will fill this interim role.
Further updates are anticipated as the situation develops.
Story summarized from the original created by Tony Gonzalez on wpln.org, see more information here.
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