Former School Board Member Arrested at Home
Fran and Alfonso Bush face criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct charges following a mall incident.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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Metro Nashville police arrested former school board member Fran Bush and her husband, Alfonso Bush, at their home on Sunday. The arrests follow a confrontation at Tanger Outlets where the couple allegedly refused to leave after being told of a property ban.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing legal disputes involving public officials and private property enforcement. The couple maintains the charges are unfounded, with Fran Bush claiming she was never notified of her permanent ban from the shopping center.
Fran and Alfonso Bush face misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and criminal trespassing, with Fran Bush additionally charged with a non-emergency 911 call. The couple has stated their intent to fight the charges in court.
The players
Fran Bush
She is a former member of the Metro Nashville Public Schools Board of Education.
Alfonso Bush
He is a 54-year-old resident who was arrested alongside his spouse at their home.
The details
Police arrived at the couple's Antioch home with six cruisers to execute the arrests. The charges stem from a Thursday visit to Tanger Outlets, where officials claim the couple refused to depart after security informed them of a standing permanent ban.
Timeline
The couple was shopping at Tanger Outlets on Thursday.
Officers arrested the couple at their home on Sunday.
Legal Context
This arrest reflects the increasing focus on the enforcement of private property exclusions within public-facing retail environments. Such cases highlight the evolving friction between individual access to commerce and the authority of private entities to restrict presence.
Residents should be aware that property managers retain the right to issue permanent bans for conduct violations, which can lead to criminal charges if ignored. Those who receive notice of such bans may face immediate police intervention upon returning to the premises.
The takeaway
Individuals should take formal notices of trespass or bans seriously to avoid potential criminal liability. If a disagreement occurs regarding a property ban, the matter is best resolved through legal channels rather than return visits to the site.
Further reading
For more on how local authorities handle property-related disputes, visit Law Enforcement.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WKRN News 2.
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