TN Wendy's Manager Fired After Tying Employee

Protesters with "Justice for Jake!" signs outside a Wendy's as police escort a man past a reporter and cameraman.

A Wendy's manager in Clarksville, Tennessee, was fired after allegedly tying a neurodivergent employee to kitchen equipment. The incident is under investigation by local authorities, and the fast-food chain has pledged full cooperation.

BREAKING: Tennessee Wendy's Manager Terminated After Tying Employee to Kitchen Equipment September 12, 2026 - A Wendy's manager in Tennessee has been fired following an incident where an employee, described as neurodivergent, was allegedly tied to kitchen equipment. The incident, which reportedly occurred earlier this week at a Wendy's location in Clarksville, Tennessee, has prompted swift action from the fast-food chain's corporate leadership. What Happened Details surrounding the incident remain under investigation, but initial reports indicate that a manager at the Clarksville Wendy's facility allegedly restrained a neurodivergent employee by tying them to kitchen equipment. While the exact nature of the restraint and the employee's condition are still being clarified, the action has been widely condemned. Video footage of the incident, though not publicly released, has circulated among concerned parties, leading to the manager's immediate termination. Local authorities were reportedly notified following the incident. The Clarksville Police Department has confirmed an investigation is underway to determine the full circumstances and potential legal ramifications. The focus of…