Police respond to domestic violence call at Dolly Parton estate

Police in Brentwood, Tennessee, responded to a domestic violence call at Dolly Parton's estate on July 13, 2026. The incident involved a dispute between 21-year-old Keegan Seaver and his aunt, Rebecca Seaver, who serves as the Director of the Dolly Parton Archive.

According to an incident report, Keegan Seaver alleged that Rebecca Seaver struck him multiple times following a verbal confrontation involving a coworker. Rebecca Seaver stated she only lightly smacked his hand away after he placed his hand in her face in a provocative manner.

Officer Peter Spain determined that there was insufficient evidence to identify a primary aggressor or confirm an assault occurred. No arrests were made, and the parties were advised to separate to prevent further escalation.