Sumner County man fired for reporting KKK graffiti at Highpoint Health Sumner in Gallatin, TN

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - EntSun -- Gallatin TN - Sumner County man fired for reporting KKK graffiti at Highpoint Health Sumner in Gallatin, TN.

On Friday 10/9/2026 Eli T. Cash was performing his dailey duties as the Patient Room Cleaner in the basement of the hospital when he discovered KKK graffiti written and scrapped on the wall.

He reported the incident and was immediately sent home.

On 10/14/2026 he was officially released from his position and from working at the facility. The reason for his termination was reportedly cursing at other employees about the vandalism.

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Mr. Cash is autistic and his reaction to the incident and the subsequent firing has had an immense impact on his mental health. "I am seeking legal representation from an attorney's office" said Mr. Cash.

Unfortunately, Highpoint Health Sumner in Gallatin refused to comment on their support of racist graffiti or their firing of an autistic man for reporting it.

Photo: Image of the KKK graffiti taken by Mr. Eli T. Cash at Highpoint Health Sumner in Gallatin, TN.

For more information please contact Mr. Cash at (802) 347-3784 or via email at cashianmythos@gmail.com.