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Country Stars' Restaurant Sued for $1.4M Rent
23 Jun
Summary
- Lawsuit filed for over $1.4 million in unpaid rent.
- Restaurant abruptly closed in February after failing to pay rent.
- Lease violation lawsuit seeks rent through August 2029.
A Tennessee real estate agency, GBT Realty Corporation, has initiated legal action seeking over $1.4 million from country music stars Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, their co-owner Adam LaRoche, and the restaurant's leasing company, Outlaws LLC. The lawsuit concerns unpaid rent at E3 Chophouse Nashville.
The complaint, filed in June 2026, alleges that the owners and investors failed to pay rent for January and February of 2026. They also allegedly violated the restaurant's lease agreement by abruptly closing the establishment and ceasing operations in February 2026.
GBT Realty is demanding damages that include past-due rent, interest, and the rent owed through the remainder of the lease term, which is set to conclude in August 2029. This action follows a prior court decision that found the E3 Chophouse Nashville owners liable for over $1.4 million in damages, a decision the chophouse's legal team has since appealed.
E3 Chophouse Nashville, which opened in 2019, announced its closure in February 2026 with a statement citing a temporary pause for operational evaluation and potential rebranding. However, the keys to the Nashville property have reportedly been returned, suggesting the closure may be permanent. A spokesperson for the ownership group stated that partners were unaware of the complaint and that a resolution is being pursued.
