Event Brief
Jacksboro Middle evacuated after bomb threat
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Summary: Jacksboro Middle School was evacuated due to a bomb threat, according to Knox County Schools Director of Schools Charlotte McCoy. Students were moved to New Life Ministries to avoid the heat and were provided with water. Parents were asked not to try to pick up students at the school.
WHO: Charlotte McCoy (Director of Schools); Jacksboro Middle School students and parents
WHAT: Jacksboro Middle School evacuated following a bomb threat; students relocated to New Life Ministries and provided water.
WHEN: Sep 17, 2026 at 1:31 PM ET
WHERE: Jacksboro Middle School, Jacksboro, TN
WHY: The evacuation was triggered by a reported bomb threat.
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