A Knox County school received a second threat days after an earlier threat prompted an evacuation. The evacuation left more than 20 students hospitalized, according to WVLT. Authorities responded to the new threat as the district dealt with the fallout from the first incident.
WHO:Knox County school officials and students; responding authorities (per WVLT)
WHAT:Second threat reported at a Knox County school days after an evacuation that sent over 20 students to the hospital
WHEN:Reported Sep 8, 2026 at 5:18 PM ET
WHERE:Knox County, TN
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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