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Putnam County bomb threat hoax confirmed

A bomb threat at Cane Creek Elementary prompted an evacuation and K9 search; authorities quickly confirmed it was a hoax.
WHO: Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and deputies
WHAT: Reported bomb threat at Cane Creek Elementary School determined to be a hoax
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 2:27 PM ET
WHERE: Putnam County, Tennessee
WHY: The reported bomb threat was quickly determined to be a hoax.

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