Employee Allegedly Tied to Kitchen Equipment at Murfreesboro Wendy’s; Family Seeks Reopened Investigation
In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a neurodivergent Wendy's employee was reportedly tied to kitchen equipment by a manager. The manager claimed it was a joke, but the employee's family disputes this and is pushing for the police investigation to be reopened.
Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 11, 2026 —
MURFREESBORO, TN – An incident involving a neurodivergent employee at a Wendy’s restaurant in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has prompted a call from the employee’s family to reopen a police investigation. The employee was reportedly tied to kitchen equipment by a manager.
The manager involved stated that the action was intended as a joke. However, the employee’s family has disputed this claim, expressing their belief that the incident was not a lighthearted prank. Details regarding the specific date of the alleged incident, the names of the employee and manager, and the exact location or franchise of the Wendy’s restaurant were not provided in the summary.
Following the incident, an investigation was conducted by local authorities. The employee’s family is now advocating for this investigation to be reopened, indicating their dissatisfaction with its previous conclusion or progression. The family’s request suggests concerns about the handling of the situation and the circumstances surrounding the alleged tying of the employee.
The summary did not specify which law enforcement agency handled the initial investigation or the outcome of that inquiry. Furthermore, information regarding whether any disciplinary actions were taken by the company or authorities, or the current status of the employee’s employment, was not made available in the provided details.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeremy Finley, Gray News staff on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.
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