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Dolly Parton’s nephew disputes manager’s claims in legal fight
Bryan Seaver, Dolly Parton’s nephew and a former head of her private security, is involved in a legal dispute with her business manager, Danny Nozell.
Nozell fired Seaver and sought a restraining order against him last month.
Court documents accuse Seaver of sending threatening messages and intimidating staff, allegations that Seaver’s lawyers dispute.
His lawyers say Nozell went to court and the media with an incomplete account while the family was grieving.
They say the restraining order was granted before the court heard Seaver’s side, which they say is still to come.
The dispute involves Parton’s family and people connected to her business and security.
Seaver’s lawyers say the family hopes to resolve the matter amicably and quickly.
Bryan Seaver’s lawyers say Dolly Parton’s manager drew him into a legal dispute while the family was grieving.
The lawyers say Seaver was chosen by his aunt, with his family’s approval, to announce her passing.
Manager Danny Nozell fired Seaver as head of security and sought a restraining order against him, according to Page Six.
Nozell’s filing accuses Seaver of sending threatening messages and trying to disrupt a business relationship.
Seaver’s lawyers say the messages are misleading and out of context, and that the court had not yet heard his side.
- Who
- Bryan Seaver, Dolly Parton’s nephew, and Danny Nozell, her business manager.
- What
- Seaver’s lawyers dispute Nozell’s claims in a legal fight that includes a restraining order.
- When
- Page Six published its report on October 12, 2026. The article says the disputed email was sent on August 21.
- Where
- The dispute involves Parton’s private security and business; the article mentions a Nashville hotel and museum.
- Why
- Nozell’s filing alleges that Seaver sent threatening messages and sought money. Seaver’s lawyers say the messages are misleading and taken out of context.
Bryan Seaver and his lawyers
Danny Nozell and his management team
Messages
Bryan Seaver and his lawyers
Seaver’s lawyers say the messages are misleading and taken out of context.
Danny Nozell and his management team
Nozell’s filing cites alleged threatening messages from Seaver.
Legal dispute
Bryan Seaver and his lawyers
Seaver’s lawyers say the restraining order was granted ex parte, before the court heard his side.
Danny Nozell and his management team
Nozell filed for a restraining order against Seaver, according to the article.
Conduct
Bryan Seaver and his lawyers
Seaver’s lawyers say the dispute has hurt Seaver and his family while they are grieving.
Danny Nozell and his management team
The management team alleges Seaver demanded money and tried to sabotage a business relationship.
Mr. Seaver has always been a private person, but he was chosen by his aunt, with his family’s approval, to make the announcement about Dolly’s passing
Seeing text messages that are misleading and taken out of context has been very hurtful to our client and his family.
I’m going to go to Billboard Magazine with my s–t. Just like you. I’m going to ratf–k every [Dollywood business partner] entity I can possibly conjure.
Let’s play ball you f–king s–tbag loser
Seaver allegedly sent an expletive-filled email in a chain titled “Fwd: Letter from Dolly,” according to Page Six.
Nozell fired Seaver as head of security and filed for a restraining order against him, Page Six reported.
Page Six published the report on Seaver’s lawyers’ response to the dispute.
- Seaver
- Bryan Seaver, Dolly Parton’s nephew
- Manager
- Danny Nozell
- Security role
- Seaver was described as being in charge of Parton’s private security
- Restraining order
- Sought by Nozell against Seaver
- Email date
- August 21
Sources
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