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TN man threatens to sit outside home with gun because school pickup line blocked his driveway, police say
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Kassidy Brown , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 8, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 70-year-old man allegedly threatened to sit outside with a gun because parents waiting in line were blocking his driveway.
A Murfreesboro man is facing charges after becoming frustrated with a school pickup line. The 70-year-old man allegedly threatened to sit outside with a gun because parents waiting in line were blocking his driveway. He had called the front office of Scales Elementary School to complain about the issue.
The school employees were unable to resolve the problem, and the man was arrested shortly after. He was charged with harassment by School Resource Officers. The incident is being investigated by the Murfreesboro Police Department.
Further details about the incident are available from the Murfreesboro Police Department and local news sources. The man was booked into the Rutherford County jail following his arrest.
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Category: safety Published: August 8, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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