Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean sued for $1.4M after closing Nashville steakhouse
A real estate company is suing country music stars Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, as well as former MLB player Adam LaRoche, following the closing of a Nashville steakhouse.
The lawsuit, filed in Davidson County Circuit Court, says Village 21 Investment Partners LLC is seeking more than $1.4 million in damages, claiming the closure was a default on the lease.
According to the complaint, the trio previously ran a restaurant. E3 Chophouse but in February “he stopped paying the monthly rent and abruptly closed the restaurant”.
Located in the Hillsboro Village neighborhood of the city, the steakhouse opened its doors in 2019 and is currently at your service. one in two people in the country. The other location, owned by LaRoche and his brothers Jeff and Andy, is in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and opened in 2013.
E3 Chophouse Nashville website “Nashville – we’re starting to pause” Read on Tuesday, June 23. “We are temporarily suspending operations while we evaluate what Nashville needs next. Our team is evaluating market opportunities and exploring potential rebranding and reconcept strategies for the future of this location.”
Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan attend the 17th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors Ceremony held at Ryman Auditorium on August 21, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee.
LaRoche became friends with Bryan after attending one of Bryan’s music concerts in Atlanta more than two decades ago. from tennesseePart of the USA TODAY Network, previously reported. LaRoche then introduced himself to Aldean after the musician sang the national anthem at an Atlanta Braves game, and they eventually became hunting buddies. he said.
Former Washington native Adam LaRoche returns to the dugout during the game.
E3 Chophouse Flint Rock food court Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019 in Nashville, Tenn. The Colorado-based steakhouse is owned by Luke Bryan, Jason Alden and former major league baseball player Adam LaRoche.
USA TODAY reached out to the defendants’ attorneys.
Online court records show a hearing in the civil case is set for Friday, June 26.
Credit: Diana Leyva of The Tennessean
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior correspondent for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@usatoday.com and follow her on X @nataliealund.
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