Country Music Star Chris Young Detained After Nashville Bar Incident

Published January 24, 2024

Country music artist Chris Young was apprehended and charged with multiple offenses, including disorderly conduct, following an incident at a Nashville bar. This event took place on a recent Monday night, shaking the country music community. Chris Young, 38, a well-regarded figure in the American country music scene, unexpectedly found himself in cuffs after an altercation that involved law enforcement officers from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC).

Confrontation at a Local Bar

According to official reports, TABC agents were routinely checking IDs at a downtown establishment, the Tin Roof, where Young was present. Subsequently, Young engaged with the officers, questioning them and then filming the interaction. The agents then moved on to another nearby bar, DawgHouse Saloon, with Young and his entourage in pursuit.

At the DawgHouse Saloon, after the compliance checks were done, Young attempted to obstruct one agent's exit and initiated physical contact by hitting the officer on the shoulder. Officer Joseph Phillips pushed Young away, prompting other patrons to get involved. With Young failing to heed the agents' commands, the situation escalated, leading to his detention.

The Aftermath and Charges

The arrest affidavit described Young as appearing inebriated with \