Ruby Tuesday statement on guns in bars and restaurants

[Guest johnnyo]

A corporate headquarters spokesperson for Ruby Tuesday Restaurants told KnoxViews that the company has not issued a formal statement on recent legislation to allow handguns in Tennessee restaurants and bars, but that the company has no plans to change existing policies or to prohibit guests with permits from carrying handguns in their restaurants as long as they are complying with state law.

He said the issue will likely affect bars more than restaurants, and that in Ruby Tuesday's experience very few guests bring weapons to their restaurants where it is allowed. He said there are no plans to refuse service to guests legally carrying weapons or to attempt to determine if a guest is doing so. He also noted that guest safety is a top priority, and that management and staff are trained to take swift action to resolve potential threats. He also noted that the company has procedures in place to monitor alcohol consumption and management and servers are trained to avoid over serving.

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[Guest Astra900]

Cool! Lunch at Tuesday's!

[Guest johnnyo]

We need a new subject Thread for news and info like this.

[Guest Bronker]

Bravo! I agree, I'll be there! We'll see who follows suit.

[Guest db99wj]

Cool, they have great burgers, salad bar, and.....philosophy as well!

I wonder if the spokesman adjusted his "belt" before the interview!

[Guest bkelm18]

Excellent. I haven't been to Ruby's in a few years but it's good to know that it's still an option.

[Guest KWW67]

Glad to hear this...

[Guest KevinM]

the company has procedures in place to monitor alcohol consumption and management and servers are trained to avoid over serving.

Very nice. This is good to hear.

On another note, funny how people seem to forget that serving people enough alcohol to get intoxicated is illegal. And I know for a fact, Cabana and Sunset Grill get people hammered on a near constant basis.

[Guest Astra900]

And I know for a fact, Cabana and Sunset Grill get people hammered on a near constant basis.

That's because it's all about the money. Wrong or right is fine as long as it doesn't interfere with profit margins.

[Guest KevinM]

I just hope these fine establishments stop gettin people drunk soon because they are clearly in violation of the law and could get in HUGE trouble if they got caught.

[Guest TargetShooter84]

Glad to hear that

[Guest benchpresspower]

Got no problem with supporting a restaurant that supports our rights.

[Guest Rick O'Shay]

I haven't eaten at Ruby's in a long time. It is high time to rectify that.

[Magiccarpetrides]

There food is actually really good...glad to hear not everyone has their head up their a$$. Think I know where im gonna have dinner at.

[Guest KevinM]

Yes. I plan to frequent any establishment that trusts its HCP holders and I will be sure to let the manager know why I chose them instead of Cabana or Sunset Grill...

[analog_kidd]

Excellent news! Especially since my wife and I eat there once or twice a week.

[Guest HexHead]

I just hope these fine establishments stop gettin people drunk soon because they are clearly in violation of the law and could get in HUGE trouble if they got caught.

If you're referring to Rayburn's establishments, then I hope they keep on keepin' on.

[Guest HexHead]

i hope the report about Ruby Tuesday's is true. The KnoxView reads like The Onion....

Concealed Caring: a Tennessee health-care innovation!

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[Guest KevinM]

If you're referring to Rayburn's establishments, then I hope they keep on keepin' on.

Yes. He doesn't seem to have a problem with his businesses getting people wasted and then fetching their cars for them when it comes time to drive home drunk...

[E4 No More]

I can't stand the food there, but I'm glad they took this stance.

[Guest crotalus01]

No suprise at all. When I go out with my GF in Mississippi, none of the chain restaraunts are posted. I have eaten openly armed in Chilis, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Logans Roadhouse, etc and never had a problem.

Most of the places that will post are going to be in liberal bastions like my hometown Memphis, and they are gonna be the local places. The chains know better, and will benefit by local restaraunts posting.