The university is governed by a Board of Trust which includes 24 Trustees,each of whom can serve two five-year terms.The chancellor, who is chosen by the Board of Trust, is the chief executive officer of the university.

Officers of the Board

Complete list of members.

• Bruce R. Evans,Chairman
• Jeffrey J. Rothschild. Vice-Chairman
• Jon Winkelried . Vice-Chairman
• Adolpho A. Birch III . Secretary
• Nicholas S. Zeppos , Chancellor of the University

General Officers

NICHOLAS S. ZEPPOS, JD

Chancellor

Biography  ·  Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-1813

SUSAN R. WENTE, Ph.D.

Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Biography  ·  Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-4219

Areas of Responsibility

• Academic Affairs
• Admissions
• Centers & Institutes
• Colleges & Schools
• Commencement
• Dean of Students
• Enrollment Management
• International Affairs
• Research
• Residential Life

ANDRÉ L. CHURCHWELL, M.D.

Interim Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer

Biography  ·  Website  ·  Email  · 

Areas of Responsibility

• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 

STEVE ERTEL

Vice Chancellor for Communications

Biography  ·  Website  ·  Email  ·  615-343-1790

Areas of Responsibility

• University Relations
• Strategic Communications
• Digital Strategies
• Marketing Solutions
• Brand Engagement and Governance

NATHAN GREEN

Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations

Website  ·  Email  · 

Areas of Responsibility

• Federal Relations
• State Government Relations
• Community Relations
• Dyer Observatory

ANDERS W. HALL, M.B.A.

Vice Chancellor for Investments and Chief Investment Officer

Biography  ·  Website  · 

Areas of Responsibility

• Asset Allocation
• Internal Portfolio Management
• Investment Administration
• Investment Research
• Risk Management
• Split Interest Trusts

ERIC C. KOPSTAIN, M.B.A.

Vice Chancellor for Administration

Biography  ·  Website  ·  Email  ·  615-875-8617

Areas of Responsibility

• Business Services
• Contract & Grant Accounting
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Facilities
• Human Resources
• Mobility
• Public Safety
• Student Access Services
• Title IX

JOHN M. LUTZ

Vice Chancellor for Information Technology

Biography  ·  Website  ·  Email  ·  615-875-8851

Areas of Responsibility

• Business Operations and Transformation
• Enterprise Infrastructure & Security Services
• Enterprise IT Service Delivery
• Academic IT Service Delivery
• Medical Center IT Service Delivery

RUBY SHELLAWAY, JD

General Counsel

Biography  ·  Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-8965

Areas of Responsibility

• Compliance
• Conflict of Interest
• General Counsel Office

SUSIE S. STALCUP, B.B.A., C.F.P.

Vice Chancellor for Development and Alumni Relations

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-6673

Areas of Responsibility

• Alumni Relations
• Annual Giving
• Corporate & Foundation Relations
• University Development
• Parents Office & Programs
• Planned Giving
• Campaign Operations
• Campaign Communications

BRETT SWEET, M.B.A.

Vice Chancellor for Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Biography  ·  Website  ·  Email  ·  615-343-6735

Areas of Responsibility

• Business Income Tax Reporting
• Capital & Debt Planning
• Cash Management
• Disbursement Services
• Financial Planning & Budgeting
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Systems
• Procurement Services

MALCOLM TURNER

Vice Chancellor for Athletics and University Affairs and Athletics Director

Biography  ·  Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-8333

Areas of Responsibility

•  Student Athletics

Deans

JEFFREY R. BALSER, M.D.

Ph.D., Dean of the School of Medicine

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-5191

CAMILLA PERSSON BENBOW, Ed.D.

Dean of Peabody College

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-8407

PHILIPPE M. FAUCHET, Ph.D.

Dean of the School of Engineering

Website  ·  Email  ·  343-3773

JOHN G. GEER, Ph.D.

Dean of the College of Arts and Science

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-2851

CHRIS GUTHRIE, J.D.

Dean of the Law School

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-9800

M. ERIC JOHNSON, Ph.D.

Dean of Owen Graduate School of Management

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-2316

LINDA D. NORMAN, D.S.N.

Dean of the School of Nursing

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-343-8876

EMILIE M. TOWNES, Ph.D.

Dean of the Divinity School

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-343-3960

MARK WAIT, D.M.A.

Dean of Blair School of Music

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-7660

MARK WALLACE, Ph.D.

Dean of the Graduate School

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-2809

MARK D. BANDAS, Ph.D.

Associate Provost and Dean of Students

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-6400

MELISSA S. GRESALFI, Ph.D.

Dean of The Ingram Commons

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-343-2606

VANESSA BEASLEY, Ph.D.

Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Dean of Residential Faculty

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-4948

DOUGLAS L. CHRISTIANSEN, Ph.D.

Vice Provost for University Enrollment Affairs and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

Website  ·  Email  ·  615-322-6702