Mikki Allen is fired as Tennessee State athletic director
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Mikki Allen has been dismissed from his role as Tennessee State's athletic director, effective November 13. He was placed on administrative leave on July 23 following a vote of no confidence from six head coaches dated July 21. The university's decision to terminate him concludes a period of scrutiny regarding his leadership. Jennifer Bell will continue as the interim athletics director for the time being.
- •Mikki Allen fired as Tennessee State's athletic director on November 13.
- •Placed on administrative leave on July 23 due to a no-confidence vote.
- •Six head coaches signed a letter expressing their lack of confidence in Allen.
- •Jennifer Bell remains interim athletics director following the decision.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — Mikki Allen fired as Tennessee State athletic director
"Mikki Allen was placed on administrative leave on July 23 and fired Nov. 13 as Tennessee State's athletic director.
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