School Lockdowns in Tennessee: Updates on Franklin High School and Jackson Central-Merry High School Incidents
Page High School in Franklin, Tennessee, was placed on lockdown due to a bomb threat, along with Franklin High School. This is the third school in Tennessee to go into lockdown on May 11. The Franklin Police Department is currently investigating the bomb threat at Franklin High School, with officers on the scene conducting a search of the area. Updates on the situation will be provided as they become available.
In addition to the incident at Franklin High School, the Jackson Police Department in West Tennessee is also investigating a threat at Jackson Central-Merry High School. A 911 call reported an act of violence and a bomb threat at the school, prompting an immediate response from officers. The school's School Resource Officer has been in direct contact with law enforcement, and there have been no reports of violence or injuries. All students are safe and have been accounted for.
The safety of students and staff is a top priority for law enforcement agencies in Tennessee, as they respond to and investigate threats made against schools. The Franklin Police Department and the Jackson Police Department are actively working to ensure the security of the schools involved in these incidents. Stay tuned for further updates on the situations at Franklin High School and Jackson Central-Merry High School.