Manager Fired After Alleged Tying Incident at Murfreesboro Wendy’s; Investigation Urged
In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a Wendy's employee accused of tying a neurodivergent co-worker to kitchen equipment has led to the manager being fired. The incident, captured on video, was reportedly claimed by the manager to be a TikTok trend joke, a…
Kansas City, MO, September 11, 2026 — In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a manager at a Wendy’s restaurant has been terminated following an incident where an employee is accused of tying a neurodivergent co-worker to kitchen equipment. The event was reportedly documented on video.
The former manager is said to have described the alleged act as a ‘TikTok trend joke.’ However, this explanation has been contested. A co-worker and the family of the employee who was allegedly tied up have disputed the manager’s defense.
Details regarding the specific kitchen equipment used or the precise date of the incident were not immediately available. The employee’s family is reportedly advocating for the police to reopen their investigation into the matter. The outcome of any police inquiry and further details about the employee who was allegedly tied remain undisclosed. The termination of the manager is a direct consequence of the incident that has drawn significant attention.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeremy Finley, Gray News staff on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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