Legendary Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer will return to the university in a new role.
University of Tennessee president Joe DiPietro announced the hiring of Fulmer as special advisor to the president for community, athletics and university relations on Tuesday.
“Phillip has been a tremendous asset to the University of Tennessee both on and off the field for more than 40 years,” DiPietro said. “I have enjoyed the opportunity to work with him on the UT President’s Council, and I look forward to working with him in a broader sense to advocate for the University with our key stakeholders.