Centennial High School Football Coach Arrested in Nashville Prostitution Sting Shocks Community
Metro Nashville Police have arrested Herman “Jay” Graham III, the football coach at Centennial High School, amidst a prostitution sting operation. The notable incident has left the Nashville community in shock.
Details of the Arrest
The 50-year-old coach was apprehended on felony charges after attempting to engage in sex with a minor. The arrest was part of a collaborative effort between the Metro Police Special Victims Division and the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The operation targeted adults soliciting sex from minors online.
Operation Breakdown
- Graham responded to an ad on an escort website.
- Engaged in communication with a decoy officer pretending to be a 16-year-old girl.
- Agreed to pay $120 for sexual services.
- Was arrested after handing over the cash at a Nashville hotel.
Two additional men were taken into custody during the operation. Graham’s bond has been set at $45,000.
Repercussions at Centennial High School
Principal Clarissa Haymon informed parents via email about Graham’s immediate dismissal from his coaching role. Additionally, he has been suspended without pay from his teaching duties at Centennial High School.
Graham’s Background
Graham’s football career began at the University of Tennessee, where he was a running back for the Volunteers from 1993 to 1996. He also played professionally with the Ravens, Seahawks, and Packers. His coaching career spanned various major college programs, including Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Florida State, ETSU, and Texas A&M. He joined Centennial High School as head coach earlier this year.
The investigation by Metro Police is ongoing, with community members anxiously awaiting further developments.
