An unloaded and un-assembled assault rifle was confiscated from a student's truck at Eagleville School this past week.

Rutherford County Schools spokesman James Evans tells NewsRadio WGNS after receiving a tip, the assault rifle was confiscated on Friday morning. He says the situation was handled quickly by school administration and the school resource officer.

Evans says the student has been arrested and expelled from school under the district's Zero Tolerance policy.

All students were reported to be safe on Friday and no one was injured as a result of the gun being on campus.

Gun found at Middle School in nearby Manchester, TN last week:

In nearby Manchester, Tennessee, a gun was found on Thursday afternoon of last week at Westwood Middle School. Evidently, a student at that school reported that another student had the gun.

School administrators immediately investigated and discovered an unloaded handgun in the possession of a student. Administrators immediately contacted the Manchester Police Department who confiscated the weapon and began an investigation.

Manchester Police took the unnamed student into custody and are investigating the incident to determine the charges. Investigator Jackie Matheny stated that when officers arrived at the school, officials had the situation under control. He added that the gun belonged to a family member and by all indications this was an isolated incident.

The student will also be disciplined in accordance with the District Code of Student Conduct.

Director Wilkerson stated, "At no time do we believe students or staff members were in any danger."