Tennessee State terminates Director of Athletics

Dr. James Smith

Tennessee State University has terminated Director of Athletics James L. Smith effective immediately. The announcement was made in a press release from the school's public relations office.

Teresa Lawrence Phillips, associate athletics director, will serve as interim AD until a replacement is named. Phillips had previously served as athletics director in an interim capacity following the termination of Vivian Fuller two years ago.

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"We will take this opportunity to continue moving the athletics department in a positive direction," said TSU President James A Hefner in a prepared statement.

A national search will be conducted to replace Smith.

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