Wendy’s Employee Reportedly Tied to Equipment in Murfreesboro Incident; Manager Terminated
In Murfreesboro, Tennessee, a neurodivergent Wendy's employee was reportedly tied to kitchen equipment by a manager. The incident, captured on video by a co-worker, has led the employee's family to request a reopened investigation, and the manager involved was subsequently…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, September 11, 2026 — A reported incident involving a neurodivergent employee at a Wendy’s restaurant in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, has led to the termination of a manager and a request for a reopened investigation by the employee’s family.
According to reports, the employee, who is described as neurodivergent, was allegedly tied to kitchen equipment by a manager. The circumstances surrounding this alleged act have come to light, with a co-worker reportedly capturing video footage of the event.
The family of the employee has subsequently come forward, requesting that an investigation into the matter be reopened. While details regarding the initial investigation or its findings were not provided, the family’s request indicates a desire for further review of the incident.
Following the reported incident and the circulation of video evidence, the manager involved in the alleged tying of the employee to kitchen equipment has been terminated from their position. The specific timeline for when the incident occurred and when the manager was terminated was not detailed.
The location of the Wendy’s franchise where the incident took place is Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Further information regarding the full scope of the incident, the employee’s condition, and the outcome of any official inquiries remains pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeremy Finley, Gray News staff on www.foxcarolina.com, see more information here.
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