Phillip Fulmer doesn’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon.

Tennessee announced on Thursday that the university’s athletic director has signed a four-year contract, which will run thru Dec. 31, 2021. Fulmer is set to make a total of $900,000 a year to serve as Tennessee’s AD.

Tennessee Chancellor Beverly Davenport offered up these comments in a prepared statement:

“Phillip has been a great partner over the last four months and I commend him for the work he has done with our student-athletes, coaches and staff. Phillip has been connected to the University of Tennessee and its athletics program for more than 40 years and he understands the expectations we have for our athletics department.

“He is surrounded by a very knowledgeable staff that is deeply committed to the success of our student-athletes. I look forward to our continued partnership.”

Fulmer provided these comments following the announcement of his four-year contract with Tennessee:

“I am very grateful to Chancellor Davenport for the opportunity to continue to serve our outstanding university and its proud legacy. The positive momentum established by our talented student-athletes, dedicated coaches, excellent staff, our great alumni and fans has united us all. I am excited to work alongside them as we push forward in pursuit of excellence in all sports.”

“We are all so much better when we are aligned and pushing ahead together. A perfect example of turning challenges into opportunities is our men’s basketball team this past season. When you care for each other, work really hard and no one cares who gets the credit, lots can be accomplished.”