Massive illegal gatherings in East Nashville and Mt. Juliet advertised on social media; police overwhelmed
Two vacant homes in Middle Tennessee became the scene of massive, illegal teen parties, resulting in over $100,000 in damages after hundreds of minors broke in, drank alcohol, and used drugs before authorities intervened.
Raves spiraled out of control
The two parties took place on Friday night in East Nashville and Mt. Juliet, roughly 20 miles apart. Both gatherings were promoted on social media, with attendees traveling over an hour to join.
At the East Nashville home, nearly 200 teens packed into a newly built, four-bedroom house that was listed for $875,000.
Homeowner Kyle Grasser, who had invested his life savings into the property, was alerted when neighbors complained about cars blocking driveways around 9:30 PM.
Grasser arrived to find hundreds of teenagers inside, causing extensive damage, including:
- Broken glass and spilled beer covering the floors
- Walls scratched up and a chandelier ripped from the ceiling
- Liquids soaking into hardwood floors and cabinets
Despite calling 911, Grasser was told no officers were immediately available, forcing him to shut down the party himself. Police only arrived at 11:30 PM, long after most of the teens had fled.
“It’s heartbreaking,” Grasser said. “I’m not some big developer—just a guy who put everything into these houses. Watching them destroy it made me feel helpless.”
Social media helped identify partygoers
Grasser used social media footage to identify at least 25 of the teens who broke in, some of whom posted videos of themselves swinging from the chandelier.
One post advertising a “Striker Party” at his house listed the host as someone named DeMarcus.
Police suspect the intruders accessed a lockbox storing spare keys, as two keys were mysteriously returned by Sunday morning.
“We’ve changed the locks and added security—this won’t happen again,” Grasser said.
Authorities believe the same group previously broke into and trashed a home in Green Hills during a New Year’s Eve party.
The second party in Mt. Juliet ends with hospitalization
Meanwhile, a smaller party of 40 teens was broken up by Mt. Juliet police after neighbors reported the illegal gathering.
A 14-year-old, who had recently moved out of the home, was behind the party planning.
Mt. Juliet Deputy Chief of Police Tyler Chandler said the event was advertised and reshared multiple times on Snapchat, drawing teens from across Middle Tennessee.
One teen was hospitalized with severe alcohol poisoning, while another sustained injuries running through thorn bushes to escape police.
All detained teens were released to their relatives and will not face charges from the homeowner.
Homeowners demand arrests
Grasser is now urging police to arrest every teen involved and has contacted local high schools to report their students’ alleged involvement.
Police are continuing their investigation into both break-ins.
