image via Sports Illustrated Tennessee State University is parting ways with athletic director Dr. Mikki Allen, according to a November 13 report from The Tennessean. Allen’s departure brings another chapter to a leadership situation that has unfolded within the Tigers’ athletic department throughout 2026. Allen was placed on administrative leave in July after six TSU head coaches expressed a lack of confidence in his leadership. The concerns included departmental communication, operational management, resource allocation and the overall direction of Tennessee State Athletics. Jennifer Bell, a longtime member of the university’s…
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