Country star Morgan Wallen was arrested on reckless endangerment charges after throwing a chair from the rooftop of a 6-story bar in Nashville’s Broadway district. The incident occurred at country singer Eric Church’s new bar, Chief’s, during its grand opening weekend. Wallen, 30, was booked on three counts of felony reckless endangerment and one count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. He threw the chair from the rooftop, and it landed dangerously close to two police officers. Wallen was arrested around 12:30 a.m. Monday, and his bond was set at $15,250. He was released around 3:30 a.m. following his arrest.
Wallen’s attorney, Worrick Robinson, stated that Wallen is cooperating fully with authorities following his arrest. This incident comes after a series of controversies that have surrounded Wallen in recent years. In 2021, he was caught on video shouting a racial slur outside his Tennessee home after a night of partying in Nashville. This incident led to Wallen being temporarily shunned from the country music business. Wallen has publicly acknowledged his actions, stating that there is no excuse for his behavior and that he takes full responsibility for his actions.
In addition to the incident in 2021, Wallen has also faced backlash for his actions during the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, he was pulled as the musical performer on “Saturday Night Live” after videos surfaced on TikTok showing him partying without a mask and kissing women, putting himself and others at risk for the virus. These incidents have caused controversies that have almost derailed Wallen’s career. Despite these challenges, Wallen remains one of country music’s biggest names and continues to have a loyal fanbase.
Chief’s, where the incident occurred, is located in close proximity to the famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The bar was celebrating its grand opening weekend when Wallen’s actions took place. The incident has garnered media attention and further raised concerns about Wallen’s behavior in public settings. Wallen’s arrest on reckless endangerment charges is the latest in a series of controversies that have surrounded him in recent years, putting his career and reputation at risk.
As Wallen continues to navigate the fallout from his latest arrest, fans and the music industry are left to wonder what the future holds for the country star. Despite his talent and popularity, Wallen’s behavior outside of his music has overshadowed his career in recent years. Whether he can overcome these controversies and continue to thrive in the music industry remains to be seen. Wallen has received both criticism and support from fans and colleagues in the wake of his actions, highlighting the complex nature of his public image and the challenges he faces moving forward. Only time will tell how Wallen’s career will unfold in the wake of his latest arrest and the controversies that have surrounded him in recent years.
