NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A ninth grader is in custody Wednesday after making a threat on Instagram against two different Nashville high schools.
Metro police said the threats were lodged at RePublic High School and Whites Creek High School. RePublic is a charter school, while Whites Creek High Schools is a Metro Nashville Public School.
Authorities said the 15-year-old was charged with making a threat of mass violence and false reporting.
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Here’s a beautiful story of how one mother turned her grief journey into a gathering of gratitude… and organ donation awareness.
Robb Coles highlights a special event organized by Cari Hollis – whose 26-year old son Austin died two years ago. Austin agreed to be an organ donor – and that single gesture saved multiple lives.
Cari reached out to as many recipients she could find – several of whom traveled to Nashville for an emotional celebration in Austin’s honor. One woman – whose life was saved by receiving Austin’s lungs – put it simply: “He’s my angel”.
- Rhori Johnston