CHEATHAM COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Cheatham County high school teacher was arrested and fired Friday after he was reportedly found to be under the influence in a school zone.
The Cheatham County Sheriff's Office said 42-year-old Brandon Peters was charged with possession of a schedule VI drug in a drug-free school zone and public intoxication. According to authorities, Peters was found in possession of a THC vape and a small amount of marijuana.
Peters was a teacher at Sycamore High School in Pleasant View. In a statement, Cheatham County School District said Peters had worked for the district since 2024 and had no prior issues in his personnel file, but his employment was terminated on Friday, Feb. 14, the day of his arrest.
According to the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association, Peters also coached wrestling at Sycamore Middle School and girls' flag football at Sycamore High School.
"The safety and well-being of our students is one of our top priorities, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students," Cheatham County school officials said in a statement over the weekend. "We are fully cooperating with the Cheatham County Sheriff’s Office."
The district did not provide any additional details about this ongoing investigation.
