SEVIERVILLE, Tenn.- A Northview Junior Academy substitute teacher is being investigated after students reported that he made a threat referencing a firearm, according to Sevier County Assistant Superintendent Tony Ogle.
The incident reportedly happened around noon on Tuesday, but according to Ogle the exact details are not yet clear.
The substitute was immediately removed from the classroom and no weapon was found to be in his possession. However, he was asked to leave the property and not return during the investigation. That includes all Sevier County Schools property.
The Sevierville Police Department will be investigating the incident, but the substitute has not been charged at this time.
