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Jack in the Box location accused of soaking customers with anti-loitering sprinkler system
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Scripps News Group , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· October 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The announcement features a message from "Jack" and mentions that "the clown is watching. Customers at a fast-food restaurant are being soaked by sprinklers mounted on the building.
Customers at a fast-food restaurant are being soaked by sprinklers mounted on the building. The sprinkler system is an anti-loitering measure and is accompanied by a recorded announcement. The announcement tells people to buy something or leave, stating that they are blocking the drive-thru.
The system began operating last week, according to neighbors. A reporter witnessed the sprinklers turning on while in the area. The announcement features a message from "Jack" and mentions that "the clown is watching."
Further details about the situation are available from the source, including the specifics of the recorded announcement and the reaction of those affected by the sprinkler system.
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Category: business ·
Published: October 6, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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