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Woman accused of waiving gun in drive-thru of Lebanon Bojangles
By Danica Sauter at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 18, 2026
· 1 min read
What This Story Is AboutA woman, who reportedly works at a prison facility in Trousdale County, became increasingly frustrated in a Bojangles drive-thru line and began waiving a gun. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Officers with the Lebanon Police Department responded to a Bojangles on South Hartmann D...
Key takeaway As Bojangles staff prepared her order, officers arrived on scene and detained the 25-year-old woman while she was still in the drive-thru.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The incident at the Lebanon Bojangles drive-thru is a stark reminder of the potential for violence in everyday situations. Given the woman's role as a supervisor at a prison facility in Trousdale County, her actions raise questions about the stress and pressure that corrections officers may face, and how that stress can sometimes boil over into public settings. The fact that she was able to carry a handgun while off-duty also highlights the complexities of gun laws in Tennessee. As the case moves forward, it will be worth watching how the court system handles the charges of aggravated assault and reckless endangerment, and what implications this may have for the woman's career in law enforcement. The swift response by the Lebanon Police Department likely prevented the situation from escalating further, and their actions should be commended for prioritizing public safety.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? What This Story Is AboutA woman, who reportedly works at a prison facility in Trousdale County, became increasingly frustrated in a Bojangles drive-thru line and began waiving a gun. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Officers with the Lebanon Police Department responded to a Bojangles on South Hartmann D...
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