Dolly Parton’s Estate Obtains Temporary Restraining Order Against Nephew
Dolly Parton's estate, through its entity "She's Alive," was granted a temporary restraining order in Tennessee against the singer's nephew, Bryan Seaver, and his security company. The estate accused Seaver of making threatening messages, demanding payment, and intending to harm…
Wilmington, NC, September 24, 2026 — A temporary restraining order has been issued in Tennessee against Bryan Seaver, the nephew of country music legend Dolly Parton, and his security company. The legal action was initiated by Dolly Parton’s estate, operating under the entity “She’s Alive.”
The estate alleged that Seaver engaged in behavior intended to threaten Parton’s legacy and business empire. According to the claims made by the estate, Seaver sent threatening messages and demanded payment. The specific nature of these demands and the full extent of the alleged threats were not detailed in the provided information.
The legal filing seeks to prevent further actions by Seaver that could negatively impact the estate and Parton’s established business interests. The granting of a temporary restraining order indicates that a judge found sufficient cause to impose immediate restrictions on Seaver’s activities pending further court proceedings.
The names of the security company involved and the specific court where the order was granted were not immediately available. The timeline for when these alleged threats began or when the restraining order was officially filed was also not provided.
This legal measure is designed to offer immediate protection to the estate while a more comprehensive review of the allegations takes place. The case is expected to proceed with further legal hearings to determine if a more permanent injunction will be issued.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wwaytv3.com, see more information here.
