Fired Administrator Sues University School of Nashville for $21M in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit

In a dramatic turn of events, a former administrator of the University School of Nashville (USN) has filed a $21 million federal lawsuit against the institution, alleging racial discrimination, workplace harassment, and retaliation.

Amani Reed, who served as the school's director until his termination in January 2025, claims that the USN board's decision to fire him was unjustified and discriminatory. According to the lawsuit, Reed's dismissal came in response to grooming accusations made against a former teacher at the school in 2024. In the aftermath, students held a walkout, calling for the resignation of the school's upper management, including Reed.

However, Reed and his legal team argue that the investigation into the allegations did not provide any factual basis for his termination. They further allege that the school's board treated Reed's predecessor differently during a 2021 crisis, and that the four finalists to replace Reed were all White/Caucasian.

The school, in its response, has stated that Reed's termination was justified based on an independent investigative report that found he had violated numerous school policies during the investigation of the former teacher. USN has vowed to defend itself against Reed's "false allegations."

This latest lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal actions filed by Reed against the school. An earlier $22 million lawsuit filed in Davidson County Chancery Court was dismissed with prejudice in October 2025. The current federal lawsuit, filed on November 13, 2025, seeks to consolidate the previous case and potentially seek additional punitive damages if awarded by a jury.