Employees of One & Only BBQ Robbed at Gunpoint in Cordova

CORDOVA, TN — Police are investigating a frightening armed robbery targeting employees of the One & Only BBQ restaurant in Cordova, Tennessee. The incident took place on December 16, 2025, raising security concerns among workers in the commercial district.

According to reports, the suspect approached employees, brandished a firearm, and demanded personal belongings and store assets. The staff cooperated with the armed individual to ensure their safety. The suspect then fled the area with the stolen cash and items. No physical injuries were reported by the employees involved in the robbery.

Law enforcement officials responded to the call and canvassed the surrounding area, but the suspect remains at large. Police are reviewing security footage from the establishment and are asking anyone with information regarding the suspect's identity or direction of escape to contact the Shelby County Sheriff's Office.