Wendy’s Manager Arrested in Tennessee for TikTok Stunt Involving Co-worker
A Wendy's manager in Tennessee has been arrested after admitting to tying a neurodivergent co-worker to a kitchen grill, claiming it was a TikTok stunt.
Mobile Pensacola, AL, September 22, 2026 — A Wendy’s manager in Tennessee has been arrested following allegations that they tied a neurodivergent co-worker to a kitchen grill.
The manager reportedly admitted to the act, stating that it was intended as a stunt for the social media platform TikTok.
The specific location of the Wendy’s restaurant and the exact date of the incident were not immediately available. Details regarding the charges filed against the manager have also not been fully disclosed.
The condition of the co-worker who was tied to the grill is not specified in the available information. The neurodivergent status of the victim was noted as part of the incident’s description.
Authorities have confirmed the manager’s arrest. Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the event is expected. Information regarding the specific outcomes of the arrest, such as court proceedings or the company’s response, was not provided in the initial report.
Story summarized from the original created by Mark Heim on www.al.com, see more information here.
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