A Tennessee judge has issued a temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver, the nephew of the late music icon Dolly Parton, and his private security firm, Squadron Augmented Protection Services. The court order follows a complaint filed in Nashville by “She’s Alive,” the organization tasked with managing and protecting Parton’s professional assets and business interests.
Legal documents submitted to the court allege that Seaver engaged in a campaign of intimidation, threatening to commit acts of violence and destroy his late aunt’s brand and business legacy. The estate claims that these increasingly hostile communications have been ongoing for several weeks. According to court filings, the behavior became so severe that it made his continued employment alongside the firm “She’s Alive” untenable, leading to his termination last week.
The court records include text messages and emails allegedly sent by Seaver, which reportedly contain threats to dismantle brand partnerships and solicit payments. In one message dated September 1, Seaver purportedly claimed he would launch a podcast to expose internal dealings, stating, “I’m going to set up a podcast dedicated to ruining Dolly’s brand partnerships… Or f——— pay me.” Furthermore, the complaint notes that Seaver cited his past work as a private military contractor during the Iraq War to bolster his intimidation tactics.
The impact of these alleged threats has been significant, with the estate reporting that Parton’s trusts and estates attorney resigned, while multiple staff members at “She’s Alive” have also quit. In response to safety concerns, the organization has been forced to hire private security details for its employees, including protection at their personal residences.
Under the conditions of the temporary restraining order, Seaver and his company are prohibited from contacting or approaching any employees, attorneys, or business partners associated with “She’s Alive.” The mandate requires them to maintain a distance of at least 1,000 feet (305 meters) from these individuals and bars any further interference with the estate’s business operations.
Seaver, who previously owned the security firm that handled details for Parton and was authorized to announce her passing due to cancer last month, did not immediately provide a response to requests for comment. Court documents emphasize that this legal action marks the first public sign of internal discord following the death of the legendary singer, who sold over 100 million records and amassed more than 1 billion streams through iconic tracks like “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and “I Will Always Love You.” The report also notes that the order is also meant to keep him from interfering with its business relationships. The report also notes that she’s Alive is run by Danny Nozell, Parton’s longtime manager. The report also notes that and then after her death, depict Seaver reveling in his newfound fame and calling himself an “international arms dealer.”, the messages begin with threats to destroy the brand. The report also notes that the restraining order is meant to stop Seaver from talking with or being within 1,000 feet (304.8 meters) of She’s Alive employees, attorneys and business partners.
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