Editor’s Note: Smyrna Police now say that Kyle Chrisley does not work for Penske but was involved in an incident reported at East Enon Springs Road Smyrna, TN—clarifying what had been stated in the warrant issued Tuesday night.

The original story below has been updated to reflect the clarification.


SMYRNA, Tenn. (WKRN) — Kyle Chrisley was arrested in Middle Tennessee Tuesday following an altercation that allegedly happened in Smyrna.

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Police said Chrisley, an employee at a Smyrna business, was involved in a “physical altercation” with a supervisor.

An arrest warrant said responding officers arrived at the location and met the victim, who told them a man, identified as Chrisley, hit him multiple times in the face and upper body.

The victim told police Chrisley also “displayed a fixed blade knife” and threatened to kill/stab him, according to documents.

Investigators said they saw bruises and lacerations on the victim’s head, neck, and hand. Witnesses on scene confirmed Chrisley had a knife and threatened to stab the supervisor.

A warrant was obtained for aggravated assault against Chrisley. The 32-year-old voluntarily appeared for booking on Tuesday.

His bond was set at $3,000 and he was taken to the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center.

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Kyle Chrisley is the son of former reality TV star Todd Chrisley. Todd and his wife Julie are both currently serving prison sentences for bank fraud and tax evasion.