New Bill would change Threats Against Schools to a Felony

March 25, 2024

A bill that has been brought forth in the Tennessee General Assembly would increase the penalty for those who make threats against schools.

The measure would make threats of violence on school property or at a school-related activity a Class E felony.

Currently, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable in Tennessee by up to 11 months, 29 days in jail, and/or fines up to $2,500.

If passed, the measure would instead carry a sentence of one to six years in prison and a fine of up to $3,000. Class E felonies are the least serious felonies in the Tennessee penal code.

Lucky Knott

One of Southern Tennessee's most experienced and recognized news broadcasters and play-by-play sportscasters. News and Sports Director for Rooster 101.5 FM, 93.9 The Duck and Whiskey Country 105.1, and 95.9. He is currently the play-by-play voice of the Coffee County Red Raiders (31 years) on The Rooster 101.5 and can be heard M-F broadcasting our local news. Lucky has done play-by-play for 3,993 (and counting) sports events on Radio & TV. He also served four years as the Public Information Officer for the Coffee Co. Sheriff's Dept. and taught Radio/TV for six years at Grundy County High School.