Judge Dismisses Stalking Cases in Nashville
A Davidson County judge dismissed stalking petitions against a public affairs consultant after the petitioners withdrew their claims.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Motorsports
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On September 30, 2026, Judge Allegra Walker dismissed stalking protection order petitions filed by two members of Citizens Against Racetrack Expansion against Kevin Wisniewski. The petitioners withdrew their requests after testimony challenged their allegations.
Why it matters
The petitioners sought protection orders while campaigning for a Metro charter amendment to remove auto racing from the Nashville Fairgrounds. The court determined the petitioners knew their claims were false and ordered them to pay the defendant's legal fees.
Judge Allegra Walker dismissed two stalking petitions in the Davidson County General Sessions Court. The petitioners were ordered to pay all court costs and attorney fees following the dismissal.
The players
Allegra Walker
She is a judge serving in the Davidson County General Sessions Court who presided over the dismissal of the stalking petitions.
Kevin Wisniewski
He is an employee of the public affairs firm Calvert Street Group who faced stalking allegations during the charter amendment campaign.
William Lee Pardue
He is a member of Citizens Against Racetrack Expansion who filed a petition for a protection order.
Alexander James Mott
He is a member of Citizens Against Racetrack Expansion who filed a petition for a protection order.
Citizens Against Racetrack Expansion
This is an advocacy group actively gathering signatures for a proposed Metro charter amendment to remove auto racing from the Nashville Fairgrounds.
The details
The judge evaluated claims regarding encounters on August 6 and August 12, citing expert testimony from a Vanderbilt professor who observed no aggressive behavior. The petitioners dismissed their own filings at the hearing, anticipating the court would not grant the orders.
Timeline
August 6, 2026: An alleged stalking encounter occurred at the Shelby Park Community Center.
August 12, 2026: A second alleged stalking encounter occurred near the petitioners' office.
August 2026: William Lee Pardue and Alexander James Mott filed petitions for protection orders.
September 30, 2026: The court held a hearing where the petitions were dismissed.
Legal Context
This case reflects the high-stakes friction between local advocacy groups and consultants involved in the Metro charter amendment regarding the Nashville Fairgrounds. The ruling follows a pattern of heightened legal scrutiny in Nashville when political campaigns involve accusations of harassment.
The court's order requiring petitioners to cover attorney fees serves as a warning against the misuse of protection orders to gain an advantage in political disputes. Residents in the Nashville area may see continued friction as the charter amendment process proceeds.
The takeaway
The court's decision highlights the legal risks associated with filing protection orders in the context of political campaigns. Petitioners are held accountable for legal costs when claims are found to be without merit.
Further reading
Learn more about the controversy surrounding local events at Nashville Motorsports.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WZTV.
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