Judge OK’s sale of Uncle Nearest’s MV property
The court cleared the sale but ruled proceeds cannot go to Farm Credit while the case remains pending.
Sale hearing puts Nearest Green appeal on the clock
Judge Atchley refuses fast-track review of dismissed bankruptcy; Weavers seek to stop MV sale, expanded receivership.
Nearest Green receiver inks nonbinding agreement to sell
Uncle Nearest could be headed toward a sale after its receiver signed a letter of intent with an unnamed investment firm.
Weavers appeal order expanding receivership
Latest filing moves the dispute to the Sixth Circuit Court but does not automatically pause Uncle Nearest receivership.
Receiver hires firm to respond to federal probe
Latest one-page filing in Nearest Green case does not identify the agency, target, or scope of investigation.
Uncle Nearest stays under court control
Judge denies Weavers’ request to end Uncle Nearest receivership – and expands it to include Grant Sidney.
Uncle Nearest says time is hurting brand
Company says it is losing visitors, shelf space, customers as court weighs who had power to seek bankruptcy protection.
Lender, receiver push back on bankruptcy appeal
Filings argue emergency motion recycles months-old complaints in the ongoing fight over control of Uncle Nearest.
Weaver, lawyers: Sanctions request misses mark
Latest filings ask a federal judge to reject sanctions, arguing the real fight is over bankruptcy authority and free speech.
Appraisers appointed for Martha’s Vineyard property
Federal Judge Atchley moved the Uncle Nearest receivership one step closer to selling its Edgartown, Mass., property.
Receiver says Uncle Nearest is insolvent
Uncle Nearest could cease operations within 30 days without continued support, according to a new quarterly report.
Receiver targets public comments in Uncle Nearest case
Phillip G. Young Jr. says Fawn Weaver used social media and public remarks to fight the case in public.
‘The Court’s Orders are not suggestions’
Receiver in the Uncle Nearest case ordered to produce evidence by April 9 in a growing sanctions fight involving Fawn Weaver.
Becoming Her Own Brand’s Worst Enemy
Uncle Nearest crisis is no longer just about receivership – it is also whether Fawn Weaver is eroding what credibility remains.
Receiver seeks sanctions against Weaver
Receiver: She had no authority to place entities into Chapter 11; separate filing: property appraisal slowed by small pool of appraisers.
Uncle Nearest appeals Chapter 11 dismissal
Fast-moving legal fight over who controls the whiskey company continues while court-appointed receiver remains in charge.
A courtroom is not a branding exercise
Fawn Weaver’s marketing strengths are real, but Thursday’s Uncle Nearest ruling showed why branding cannot replace legal authority.
Judge dismisses Uncle Nearest bankruptcy filing
Federal bankruptcy judge dismisses filings, ruling founder Fawn Weaver lacked authority while the company was in receivership.
Receiver seeks sanctions after bankruptcy filings
The legal fight over Uncle Nearest deepened as a receiver asked a federal judge to sanction CEO Fawn Weaver over Chapter 11 filings.
When a Company in Receivership Files Chapter 11
Nearest Green’s filing does not end the legal fight. Here’s why the first battles over control, cash, and authority matter most.
Weaver: Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed
Uncle Nearest has entered Chapter 11 and filed a lawsuit against Farm Credit Mid-America, according to founder Fawn Weaver.
Judge pauses proposed Martha’s Vineyard sale
Property in the Uncle Nearest receivership case is on hold after federal judge rules required appraisals, notice, and hearing must come first.
Judge to decide sale of Martha’s Vineyard home
Fawn Weaver and related parties fight to block or delay the Edgartown, Mass., home sale in the ongoing receivership battle.
Farm Credit disputes Grant Sidney claims
Lender says new filings from Grant Sidney and other Uncle Nearest affiliates strengthen the case for expanding the receivership.
Receiver accuses Weaver of defying court warnings
Filings: Uncle Nearest CEO discussed the case despite an NDA, and related companies’ filings support expanding the receivership.
$999 ‘rare access’ is stunning – and not in a good way
Distillery’s “Fifty-Six Society” pitch comes as Uncle Nearest is still under receivership; the “inner circle” invite lands as breathtakingly tone-deaf.
When lenders, receivers, and shareholders collide
Can Uncle Nearest’s equity investors sue? Yes. Could the SEC step in? Yes. But will anyone be behind bars with three-hots-and-a-cot?
Uncle Nearest receivership fight widens
Farm Credit, court-appointed receiver ask judge to expand Uncle Nearest receivership, while founders press to end court control.
Uncle Nearest Suit: Asset liquidation underway
Receiver seeking court approval to sell a $2.5M Martha’s Vineyard property, as separate foreclosure moves forward in Shelbyville.
Atchley keeps receivership in place pending motions
Judge Charles E. Atchley Jr. has maintained the receivership and set new briefing deadlines: filings are due Feb. 26, and responses are due March 5.
What to Know: Farm Credit v. Uncle Nearest Inc.
A complete reader guide – including a full recap, timeline, FAQ, and receivership explainer – to show where the case stands now and what could happen next.
Weavers again seek to end Uncle Nearest receivership
Founders of whiskey brand are asking a federal judge to terminate the company’s receivership, arguing assets exceed debts and operations remain viable.
Receiver flags real estate in Uncle Nearest case
Real estate in Tennessee, Martha’s Vineyard, and Cognac at center of new Uncle Nearest court filings as insolvency, receivership questions intensify.
Uncle Nearest owes FCMA more than $120M
Loan payoff statements filed in federal court show Uncle Nearest carrying over $120 million in debt across four major Farm Credit loans.
Weaver pushes back in message to investors
Late-night email challenges Receiver, with Uncle Nearest’s founder laying out bank records, board approvals, and a detailed defense of her integrity.
Uncle Nearest receiver warns of insolvency
Young: Uncle Nearest’s finances cannot be reconciled without expanding the receivership, citing extensive commingling, missing bank records, mounting debt.
Uncle Nearest dispute to be public record
Judge rejects attempt by Uncle Nearest-affiliated companies to delay key hearing, and refuses to seal filings, keeping financial and legal records open to the public.
Snark creeps Into receivership fight
A tense courtroom showdown is taking shape in the Uncle Nearest receivership battle, as clashing narratives signal a dispute that’s growing more pointed.
Receivership fight escalates over timing, transparency
A federal judge is being asked to intervene in dispute over whether affiliated businesses should be pulled into the Uncle Nearest receivership.
Uncle Nearest draws bidder with SEC history
Uncle Nearest receivership continues with no approved sale or refinancing, even as a potential buyer with a past SEC judgment draws scrutiny.
Feb. 9 hearing in Uncle Nearest receivership case
A federal judge will hear arguments on whether receivership should continue and whether additional affiliated businesses could be placed under court control.
Selling the Exit Before It Existed
Uncle Nearest’s early fundraising highlighted a clear exit strategy. Later documents raise questions about balancing marketing with securities law.
Uncle Nearest: Receivership eroding value
An emergency motion argues that the court-ordered receivership of Uncle Nearest is driving sales declines, damaging brand value, and risking long-term losses.
Uncle Nearest Debt Crisis
Uncle Nearest’s financial troubles go beyond the $108M Farm Credit lawsuit. Records obtained by the Observer shed new light on the receivership and financial strain.
Jan. 20: Sealed-filings hearing in Uncle Nearest lawsuit
Magistrate Judge Christopher H. Steger has scheduled a videoconference as court weighs confidentiality tied to receivership, motion for reconsideration.
Uncle Nearest receiver seeks to seal court filing
Phillip G. Young Jr., the court-appointed receiver overseeing Uncle Nearest Inc., warns that public disclosure could jeopardize refinancing, potential asset sales, and company value.
Atchley at the center of high-stakes litigation
Charles E. Atchley Jr.’s history of handling major corruption, civil rights, and national security cases continues to shape how consequential litigation unfolds.
Gatekeeping fight intensifies in Uncle Nearest receivership
Weaver-linked entities slam the receiver over “commingling” claims while a mystery investor’s court filing draws sharp pushback from the receivership team.
Group interested in acquiring Uncle Nearest assets
An investor group has formally notified a federal judge of its interest in acquiring Uncle Nearest’s assets and resolving more than $108M in debt.
Young wants Weaver-linked companies in receivership
Receiver: Millions in transfers, commingled finances and a surprise fraud lawsuit justifies pulling more Fawn Weaver-linked companies under court control.
Uncle Nearest receiver seeks to seal key report
Filings: concerns over Nearest Green’s refinancing, reporting deadlines, and pressure from related entities seeking clarity on whether they are part of the receivership.
Investors allege fiduciary failures
A group of Uncle Nearest shareholders has growing concerns, alleging a failure of due diligence as the company’s financial condition deteriorated.
Weavers file suit against former CFO
Uncle Nearest’s founder alleges misconduct caused financial and reputational harm and fueled a false narrative that founders were responsible for debt.
Farm Credit-Nearest Green filing deadlines extended
Farm Credit and Nearest Green granted one-week extension to respond to motion seeking reconsideration of rulings, including appointment of receiver.
Uncle Nearest’s Numbers vs. Its Narrative
The Uncle Nearest lawsuit with Farm Credit Mid-America highlights a growing disconnect between the founder’s public bravado and real-world court filings.
Weavers seek end to receivership
Uncle Nearest founders ask federal judge to dissolve court-ordered receivership, arguing that the company is solvent and now losing sales under court oversight.
Federal judge affirms receiver’s control
Two decisive orders in the Uncle Nearest lawsuit – including striking filings by company directors – set the stage for the long-running dispute to move forward.
Weavers push back against receiver’s filing
Uncle Nearest’s majority directors are challenging a move by the court-appointed receiver, escalating the high-stakes lawsuit with Farm Credit Mid-America.
Receiver moves to strike Weavers’ filing
Court filing in the federal case involving Uncle Nearest Inc. claims Fawn and Keith Weaver violated a judge’s order – and the receiver wants it thrown out.
Weavers claim receiver overstepped authority
Uncle Nearest’s co-founders ask federal judge to scale back court-appointed receiver’s control, arguing it goes beyond the intent of protecting Farm Credit’s collateral.
Farm Credit pushes back on ‘emergency’ motion
Farm Credit disputes claims of an urgent filing in the Uncle Nearest case, saying no emergency exists and deadlines should be handled through the receiver.
Weavers’ legal action challenged by receiver
Phillip G. Young Jr. filed a sharply worded response opposing Uncle Nearest founders’ emergency motion, outlining why new lawsuits could be “fatal” to the brand.
Judge: Dec. 2 deadline for Uncle Nearest motion
Farm Credit, Uncle Nearest set to respond by Dec. 2 to an emergency motion asking judge to ease receivership stay so defendants can file their defenses.
Weavers ask court to lift receivership stay
In an emergency motion, Nearest Green founders say a looming receivership sale threatens due process, trade secrets, and the future of Uncle Nearest.
Judge pauses lawsuit to follow the money
Judge pauses Farm Credit Mid-America lawsuit against Uncle Nearest while court-appointed receiver reviews whiskey company’s financial records.
New counsel challenges expansion of receivership
Filing contends attempt to expand receivership lacks evidence to support it and is causing harm to companies that are not liable for Uncle Nearest’s debts.
Receiver: Uncle Nearest asset sales likely
Court filing outlines plans to sell French vineyards and château, Martha’s Vineyard, and Bedford County holdings while keeping the whiskey business intact.
Uncle Nearest-linked firms ordered to respond
Federal judge orders 10 business entities tied to Uncle Nearest to respond in a Farm Credit Mid-America lawsuit that could expand the whiskey maker’s receivership.
Farm Credit seeks to expand receivership
Farm Credit argues that without explicit authority to bring additional entities under receivership, creditors risk losing access to assets that have been co-mingled.
Uncle Nearest receivership battle intensifies
Uncle Nearest may be headed toward bankruptcy as a federal receivership battle widens over what assets can be tapped to repay creditors.
Young appointed Uncle Nearest receiver
Phillip G. Young Jr. will oversee all assets, including the Nearest Green Distillery, real estate holdings, intellectual property, affiliated ventures, and related entities.
Judge denies Uncle Nearest’s bid for mediation
Judge Atchley ruled that the court will finalize a receivership and admonished Fawn Weaver for publicly discussing the case despite restrictions.
Farm Credit, Uncle Nearest offer receiver choices
The dispute between Farm Credit and Uncle Nearest over control of the brand’s finances intensified as both sides submitted receiver candidates.
Farm Credit contends mediation is unnecessary
If the court ultimately orders mediation despite its objections, Farm Credit has suggested a list of potential mediators.
Uncle Nearest seeks court-ordered mediation
The defendants, who also include Fawn Weaver and Keith Weaver, are seeking to mediate a resolution before the court formally appoints a receiver.
Judge grants receivership of Uncle Nearest
U.S. District Judge Charles E. Atchley Jr. ruled that “a receivership is necessary” to protect Farm Credit’s interests as it seeks to recover more than $108 million in outstanding loans.
Court issues gag order, halts barrel sales
Uncle Nearest may continue normal business operations, but any transaction that might impact Farm Credit’s collateral or violate loan agreements is off-limits.
Nearest Green lawsuit exposes investor rift
Several investors say that they have been “openly questioning” the distillery’s practices and leadership, citing a lack of transparency in financial reporting.
Embattled distillery points finger at ex CFO
Uncle Nearest is battling a $100 million lawsuit from lender Farm Credit, blaming a now-terminated CFO for inflating whiskey inventory to secure millions in extra credit.
More legal woes for Nearest Green Distillery
The Farm Credit Mid-America lawsuit filed Monday in U.S. District Court is not the only legal issue confronting 2025’s Tennessee Whiskey Distillery of the Year.
Nearest Green Distillery faces $100M lawsuit
A high-stakes legal battle is unfolding in federal court that could shake the foundations of one of Tennessee’s most celebrated whiskey stories.
