A part-time conductor at Chattanooga’s Incline Railway was terminated following the circulation of a video on social media capturing remarks made to passengers on July 4th. The widely shared TikTok video depicts the conductor addressing guests prior to departure.

The conductor stated:

“Happy Independence to the rest of you. Welcome to the greatest country on the face of the planet, and if you disagree, you can leave… To the very, very few Americans in here, Happy Independence Day.”

The transit agency reported that the Incline Railway’s director met with the conductor on the same day and ended his employment.