Tennessee State University Board Dismantled by Lawmakers

In a controversial move, Tennessee's majority-white legislature and Governor Bill Lee have removed the entire board of the state's only publicly funded HBCU, sparking widespread criticism.

Gov. Bill Lee signed legislation removing all board members of Tennessee State University after an audit highlighted 'significant procedural deficiencies' but found no fraud.
The decision has been met with outrage from black lawmakers, students, and alumni, citing concerns over the school's future and accusations of racial bias in funding.
A forensic audit suggested dozens of recommendations for TSU but did not uncover any fraud, leading to questions about the necessity of the board's complete removal.
New board appointees, all of whom are Black and from the Nashville business and political community, await confirmation by the legislature.
Critics argue that the move overlooks years of underfunding for TSU, with the university being owed an estimated $2.1 billion over the last three decades.