The owners of a well-known honky-tonk in downtown Nashville spoke with News 2 about a recent attack on their doorman, describing the incident as “ungodly.” The assault took place at Robert’s Western World on Thursday, June 20 around 10:35 p.m. It was captured on surveillance camera footage and witnessed by an onlooker outside the establishment. The owners reported that the guard was assaulted after denying entry to a group of four men who exhibited signs of obvious intoxication and disruptive behavior.
Video footage of the attack depicts a man in a black polo shirt punching the doorman and several others restraining the employee. One of the owners, Emily Ann Jones, described how the victim was punched, choked, tackled, and kicked while on the ground. This marks the third incident in recent years where an employee of Robert’s Western World has been physically attacked. In response, the honky-tonk has turned to social media for support, denouncing such violent acts and asserting a stance of intolerance towards them.
Jones emphasized the importance of holding offenders accountable for their actions. The community has consistently shown support for Robert’s Western World, assisting in identifying the suspects involved in the assault. Charges against the perpetrators are pending. The owners stand by their employees and musicians, considering them an extension of their family. They expressed gratitude for the friendships and connections fostered through the honky-tonk and reiterated their zero-tolerance policy towards violence.
As for the doorman who was attacked, Jones assured that he is recovering well. The incident serves as a reminder of the need for community solidarity in condemning harmful behaviors and promoting accountability.