Putnam County, TN – A bomb threat reported Sunday afternoon at the Putnam County Courthouse prompted a swift law enforcement response, temporarily raising concerns for public safety in Cookeville and surrounding areas. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, the threat was received around 4:14 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026, after Cookeville Police alerted deputies that a caller claimed bombs had been placed around...
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