Restraining order against Dolly Parton’s nephew granted after his firing

A Nashville judge has granted Dolly Parton's longtime manager a restraining order against the singer's nephew, Bryan Seaver, who is accused of threatening those managing her business assets for financial gain.

Davidson County Chancellor I'Ashea Myles on Sept. 23 granted She's Alive LLC's motion for a restraining order, ordering Seaver to stay 1,000 feet away from anyone working for She's Alive or those who may have a business relationship with the company, which was created by Parton to oversee her professional property trust and legacy.

Seaver also cannot communicate with people associated with She's Alive or interfere with its business relationships.

Seaver, who had been entrusted with announcing his aunt's Aug. 25 death, and his security company were named in a Sept. 22 motion for a temporary restraining order. The filing alleged he threatened "to inflict reputational and economic harm on all of those around Ms. Parton who are now entrusted with protecting her brand."

USA TODAY reached out to Seaver through his security company for comment.

Danny Nozell, Parton's former manager who was selected by Parton to run She's Alive, alleged Seaver had sent him numerous threatening messages in recent weeks making frequent reference to his purported collection of…

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