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Oct 20, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Powell Middle School Evacuated After Bomb Threat
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Powell Middle School in Knox County was safely evacuated after a juvenile reportedly claimed a pipe bomb had been placed inside the building, the Knox County Sheriff’s Office said. The KCSO Bomb Squad was dispatched, and deputies continued to manage the active scene; the presence of an explosive device had not been confirmed.
WHO: A juvenile, Powell Middle School students and staff, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.
WHAT: Powell Middle School was evacuated after a reported bomb threat.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: A juvenile allegedly claimed that a pipe bomb had been placed inside the school, prompting the evacuation.
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