Dolly Parton's Nephew Accused of Profane Emails Amid Estate Dispute
Bryan Seaver allegedly sent foul-mouthed messages concerning a Nashville property linked to the late music icon's estate.
Dolly Parton's nephew, Bryan Seaver, is facing accusations of sending a series of profane emails as part of an ongoing dispute over a Nashville property connected to the late country music star's estate. These messages have surfaced amid legal proceedings related to a temporary restraining order that the estate has obtained against Seaver.
Seaver, 49, reportedly expressed his frustrations about issues concerning security, staffing, and construction at the property in the emails. These messages, included in a court filing, reportedly contain strong language and address allegations of subcontractors using drugs and a project falling behind schedule. According to reports, Seaver's alleged comments included phrases such as, "Let's play ball you fing sbag loser," and "Go f*** yourself you f***ing weakling."
Representatives for the estate, operating under the name She's Alive and managed by Parton's longtime manager Danny Nozell, have accused Seaver of making threats of violence and business sabotage. Seaver's company, Squadron Augmented Protection Services, is also named in the lawsuit.
In a motion filed recently, Seaver requested a 10-day extension for a hearing scheduled for October 9, according to AP reports. However, a case summary indicated that a judge granted an extension, moving the hearing to October 20.
Seaver has reportedly encountered difficulties in securing legal representation in Tennessee. Sources told TMZ that lawyers Seaver has approached have existing ties to Pinnacle Bank, an institution involved in the legal dispute, creating conflicts of interest. She's Alive, in a court filing, expressed skepticism about Seaver's claims of struggling to find an attorney, noting his alleged attempts to evade service of process.
The estate's representatives stated in a filing that attempts to serve Seaver at his home were made on three separate occasions. They noted the presence of a no-trespassing sign and barbed wire on the property's entrance. The company asserted that Seaver "waited until the last moment to take any action, and the court should not reward that behavior."
Danny Nozell, who managed Parton for over 20 years, previously filed for a temporary restraining order against Seaver. Nozell, who was entrusted by Parton to announce the news of her death, stated in a legal filing that Seaver demanded money and invoked his "self-proclaimed military-contractor experience, access to weapons, and capacity for violence." Seaver was reportedly fired from his security role on September 15.
In response to the restraining order, which he called a "publicity stunt," Seaver claimed that Parton herself used to call him "killer" as a joke within her camp. He asserted that Nozell took his texts out of context and that his nickname was a long-standing inside joke.
Nozell requested that the court order Seaver to maintain a distance of at least 1,000 feet from Parton's office and refrain from contacting any of Parton's businesses or affiliates.