Inc

Uncle Nearest Distillery Makes New Move in Fight Against Receivership

Nearest Green Distillery and Uncle Nearest whiskey founder Fawn Weaver has filed an emergency request for a federal court hearing to defend the spirits business against its lender, Kentucky-based Farm ...
Cosmopolitan

The Harrowing True Story of ‘The Perfect Neighbor,’ Netflix’s New Documentary

While some may argue that true crime has led to us becoming desensitized to violence, some projects exist which use the true crime genre as a vehicle to explore important questions around violence, ...
Slate

I Worked Hard to Befriend Our New Neighbors. My Sister-in-Law Ruined the Relationship in One Afternoon.

My husband and I just bought a new house in a rural area that is increasingly becoming suburbia, much to the dislike of the older residents. We tried to put our best foot forward with our nearest ...
The Grio

Receiver reports Uncle Nearest has ‘very good’ chance of recovery weeks after falling into receivership

Almost two months after the company fell under a receivership, Uncle Nearest’s prospects for success look “very good.” On Wednesday, October 1, Receiver Phillip G. Young Jr. filed a report in the U.S.
Black Enterprise

New Receiver Accesses Uncle Nearest Finances

Consultants to assess the company’s outside assets for possible liquidation. The lawsuit against Uncle Nearest is moving toward a possible bankruptcy. Court filings show that Phillip G. Young Jr. has ...
Forbes

After Defaulting On $100 Million In Loans, Judge Orders Uncle Nearest To Give Up Control

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the intersection of leadership, culture & equity in business. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 27: Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey ...
Drinks

“I run this company” – Uncle Nearest founder reacts to court receivership ruling

Fawn Weaver, founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest, autographs a bottle of Uncle Nearest before the Florida A&M University Commencement Ceremony at Florida A&M University on 3 May 2025. Credit: Glenn ...
The New York Times

Whiskey Maker Honoring an Enslaved Distiller Is in a Fiscal Bind

A federal judge has ordered that Uncle Nearest be placed in receivership, after a lender claimed the company’s finances are in disarray. Uncle Nearest whiskey was named for Nearest Green, an enslaved ...
Tennessean

Lender sues Uncle Nearest Tennessee whiskey brand for more than $100M

Farm Credit Mid-America says Uncle Nearest owes it more than $100 million in unpaid principal and interest. The company says the actions of a former chief financial officer are to blame. Uncle Nearest ...
Nashville Post

Uncle Nearest owners file response in $102M lawsuit

Facing a lawsuit from their lender related to alleged loan defaults involving more than $100 million, the owners of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey have filed a response, noting their former chief ...
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Why Nigeria Has As Many People As Its 15 Nearest Neighbors Combined Part 2

The Met Gala is facing criticism over its lead sponsors. Here’s what Anna Wintour has to say X's fake accounts are exactly what Elon Musk paid for Scientists Studied 'SuperAgers' For 25 Years And ...