The Knox County Sheriff’s Office was notified around 9:56 a.m. Sept. 4, 2026 of a potential bomb threat at Carter Middle School after a threatening message was discovered written on campus. Authorities responded and the situation prompted an investigation and school safety actions.
WHO:Knox County Sheriff’s Office; Carter Middle School
WHAT:Potential bomb threat reported after a threatening message was found; authorities responded and investigated.
WHEN:Sep 4, 2026
WHERE:Carter Middle School, Knox County, Tennessee
WHY:No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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