Nashville bars acquitted of charges related to death of student Riley Strain

Bars in Nashville owned by Lukas Brünn, Miranda Lambert and others were cleared of wrongdoing in investigations into college students. Riley Strain‘s death.

“While the circumstances of Mr. Strain’s death are tragic, the TABC’s investigation into whether he was served alcohol while visibly intoxicated on the night of March 8, 2024, found no concrete evidence in the form of eyewitness testimony or video evidence of a violation,” the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission said in a statement to We weekly on Friday, June 28th.

Strain disappeared in March after a pub crawl with his fraternity brothers from the University of Missouri, Columbia in Nashville. The group visited bars owned by Bryan, 47, Lambert, 40, Children’s skirt And Garth BrooksStrain was last seen at Bryan’s restaurant, Luke’s 32 Bridge Food + Drink, before presumably going for a walk alone.

Bryan’s team later confirmed that they were cooperating with the police investigation.

“In our effort to assist the Nashville Metro Police Department’s missing person investigation into Riley Strain, we proactively and quickly provided detailed information following his visit to our store on March 8,” said a statement shared via Bryan’s Instagram. “This information included all security camera footage, photos of Riley in our store with detailed time stamps, transaction records and employee accounts.”

The statement continued: “During Riley’s visit to Luke’s 32 Bridge, according to our records, he purchased and was served one alcoholic beverage and two waters. At 9:35 p.m., our security team, based on our code of conduct, decided to escort him out of the venue through our Broadway exit at the front of our building. He was followed down the stairs with a member of his party. The person accompanying Riley did not leave the venue and went back upstairs. Our prayers continue to be with Riley’s friends and family during this difficult time and for his safe return.”

Strain was found dead nearly eight miles from downtown Nashville on March 24 at the age of 22. Metro Nashville Police later confirmed that Strain’s death appeared to be an accident and there were no signs of foul play.

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An autopsy report earlier this month determined that Strain died from drowning and ethanol poisoning. His blood alcohol level was 0.228 and traces of THC were found in his bloodstream, doctors said.

Strain’s family held a memorial service in honor of his life in Columbia, Missouri, in March.

“Riley loved outdoor adventures, whether it was hunting, fishing or just the serenity of the lake,” an obituary said. “Riley’s competitive spirit was evident in his tennis matches and his budding interest in the discipline of jujitsu. Most of all, Riley cherished the time he spent with his family, which provided him with lasting memories.”