UPDATE: We were contacted by a source claiming to be an employee at Nana’s Diner, who wishes not to be identified. Our contact stated, “I am currently an employee of Nana’s Diner and I’d like to give comment on the situation of Mario along with other problems at Nana’s Diner.  Nana’s  Diner  closed the store early on Saturday to avoid the protestors and did not pay me fairly for the day. She underpaid me five dollars out of what I made for the day. She also pays employees “under the table” with cash rather than payroll. Thank you for listening and I hope this opens the eyes of many to the issues facing Nana’s Diner.”
At this time we are still waiting on a comment from Nana’s Diner.
Original StoryÂ
Nana’s Diner, in Nolensville, is known for comfort foods and one of the best places to go when you have that need for home cooked food. At this local meat and three you can find items like country fried chicken, country fried steak, hash brown casserole, catfish with hushpuppies and more. Â Dessert are often featured as well with offerings of homemade pies and more. And just recently, Kimberly from Little Big Town stopped by Nana’s Diner.
But on Saturday evening, Nana’s Diner was cooking up more than homemade food. It was cooking up quite a commotion in the community.
“Protest happening in front of Nana’s Diner. Slowing down traffic a little bit,” wrote a member of a Facebook Nolensville community page.
One member of the community group who drove by Nana’s Diner said,”The signs read “No Wages No Peace” and “Nana’s don’t pay overtime”… ”
Another member says they wanted to eat there and commented on the signs. “One sign says they don’t pay overtime, another says stop wage theft. Nonsense”
An event, hosted by Workers Dignity, was created on Facebook for November 14-Nana’s Diner Pay Your Workers. Those who joined the event were asked to join in protest for worker, Mario Flores. As stated in the  invite,  Flores  who has worked for Nana’s Diner for almost a year sometimes for as much as 64 hours a week, but Nana’s never paid him any overtime pay and refuses to pay his unpaid wages.
Some residents reported on Facebook that they attempted to visit Nana’s Diner but were unable to due to the protestors. The conversation and questions continue to unfold on social media and many are asking the question: would you support a local restaurant that  allegedly unfairly pays its employees? We have reached out to Nana’s Diner for comment about the situation but have yet to hear back.  When we do get a response, we will keep you informed.
You can learn about Tennessee employee rights and labor laws here.
Nana’s Diner is located at 7301 Nolensville Road, Nolensville opening back in 2011 by Frances Caggiano. Â Hours of operation are Tuesday-Saturday 10:30 am-8pm.
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