College Senior Goes Missing After Getting Kicked Out of Nashville Bar

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16/03/2024 18h11

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - It has been a week since 22-year-old University of Missouri college senior, Riley Strain, was last seen after reportedly being kicked out of a bar in downtown Nashville. As the search for Strain continues, News 2 retraced his last known steps to provide insight into his whereabouts.

According to TC Restaurant Group, Strain was escorted out of Luke Bryan's bar on the 300 block of Broadway on Friday, March 8. Records indicated that he had purchased one alcoholic drink and two waters during his time there.

The next sighting of Strain was captured by the surveillance camera at Downtown Smoke & Vape shop, located between Second and Third Avenues. In the footage, Strain is seen walking on the sidewalk, briefly losing his balance, and then recovering before continuing down Church Street towards the river.

On Wednesday, March 13, the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) released surveillance video showing Strain crossing 1st Avenue North to Gay Street. This is the last known video footage of the 22-year-old.

According to Strain's family, his phone was last traced near James Robertson Parkway and Gay Street. In an effort to generate awareness and aid in the search, Lamar Advertising is working on displaying billboards across Nashville.

"We hope that he's found. We hope that we find out that he's just gotten lost somewhere and that this helps people bring him back. So, it's very important for us to communicate and participate this way," said Jeremy Johnson, sales manager for Lamar Advertising Company.

The Strain family has set up a GoFundMe page to support their efforts in finding Riley. Described as 6-feet, 5-inches tall, with a slender build, blonde hair, and blue eyes, any information regarding his whereabouts should be reported to the MNPD at 615-862-8600.

As the search intensifies, authorities are urging the public to come forward with any tips or information that could help locate the missing college senior.

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