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Nashville student expelled over threatening note she says she didn’t write. Family pushing for review
By Caleb Wethington at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· June 25, 2026
· 4 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A family is pushing for their daughter’s expulsion to be overturned over a threatening note they say she turned in to administration, but didn’t write, which led to her removal from Antioch High School.The girl’s father went in front of the Metro Nashville Public Schools...
Key takeaway She added that she’s proved she didn’t do anything wrong and feels ignored, while referencing the school shooting in January 2025 that left her friend dead and describes herself as being involved in ROTC, sports and an honor student.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The expulsion of the Antioch High School student has significant implications for the community, particularly in light of the school's recent history of violence. The student's involvement in ROTC, sports, and her status as an honor student suggest that she was an active and engaged member of the school community, making her expulsion all the more troubling. The fact that she reported the threatening note, only to be punished for it, raises questions about the school's approach to student safety and discipline. As the family pushes for a review of the expulsion, the Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education will need to carefully consider the evidence, including the forensic and handwriting analysis, to determine whether the student was unfairly punished. The outcome of this case will be closely watched by parents and students across the district, who will be looking for assurance that the school system is committed to fairness, justice, and supporting students who try to do the right thing.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A family is pushing for their daughter’s expulsion to be overturned over a threatening note they say she turned in to administration, but didn’t write, which led to her removal from Antioch High School.The girl’s father went in front of the Metro Nashville Public Schools...
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