Cannon County Schools had two separate incidents on Monday, August 14, 2023.
Monday morning, Cannon South was dismissed due to a fire alarm being activated by an electrical issue in the school’s cafeteria. Repairs have been made, and school will resume Tuesday.
Monday afternoon, a bus traveling from Cannon North to the Auburn community was involved in an incident at the top of Locks Creek Road. Local authorities and school and district administration arrived on the scene. Students were transported by another bus to the Auburntown Church of Christ to reunify with parents. The Tennessee Highway Patrol was called and is investigating the incident.