State Rep. Sam McKenzie, R-Knoxville, speaks from the House floor Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Odessa Kelly speaks in support of Tennessee State University during a news conference at the state Capitol, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The state legislature voted to vacate the school's board of trustees. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
State Sen. London Lamar, D-Memphis, speaks to a Tennessee State University supporter outside the legislative chambers Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The House voted to vacate the school's board of trustees. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
State Rep. John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge, presents a bill to vacate the entire Tennessee State University board of trustees during a House session Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Delishia Porterfield, center, speaks in support of Tennessee State University during a news conference at the state Capitol, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. The state legislature voted to vacate the school's board of trustees. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
State Rep. Harold Love, Jr., D-Nashville speaks from the House floor against a bill to vacate the entire Tennessee State University board of trustees Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Tennessee State University supporters watch from the gallery as the House votes to vacate the school's board of trustees during a legislative session Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
State Rep. Harold Love, Jr., D-Nashville, left, speaks to state Sen. Raumesh Akbari, D-Memphis, on the House floor Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)