Police Respond to Incident Near Murfreesboro Schools, Triggering Lockouts

Discovery School and Bradley Academy placed on temporary lockout as police investigate and detain one person

Mar. 28, 2026 at 1:43pm

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On Friday evening, police responded to an incident near Glaze Court and Tremont Drive in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, prompting temporary lockouts at two nearby schools, Discovery School at Bellwood and Bradley Academy. The Murfreesboro Police Department detained one person at the scene, and the investigation is ongoing.

Why it matters

School lockouts are a serious safety measure taken to protect students and faculty, and this incident highlights the need for effective communication and coordination between law enforcement and local schools to ensure the well-being of the community.

The details

According to the Murfreesboro Police Department, officers were called to the area near Glaze Court and Tremont Drive and enacted lockouts at the two nearby schools as they investigated the situation. The lockout meant no one was allowed inside the buildings while the police checked out the incident. One person was detained, but no additional details about the nature of the incident or any charges have been released.

  • The police response and school lockouts occurred on Friday evening.

The players

Murfreesboro Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and placed the nearby schools on temporary lockout.

Discovery School at Bellwood

A Murfreesboro City Schools campus that was placed on temporary lockout during the police investigation.

Bradley Academy

A Murfreesboro City Schools elementary campus that was also placed on temporary lockout during the police investigation.

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What they’re saying

“The temporary lockout meant no one was allowed inside the buildings while the situation was checked out.”

— Murfreesboro Police Department

What’s next

The Murfreesboro Police Department says the investigation into the incident remains ongoing, and they are asking anyone with information to contact the department through their website or Facebook page.

The takeaway

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of effective communication and coordination between law enforcement and local schools to ensure the safety and well-being of students, faculty, and the broader community during emergencies.