Nashville restaurants, including Kid Rock's Big Ass Honky Tonk Rock N' Roll Steakhouse, owned by conservative restaurateur Steve Smith, faced service disruptions after undocumented kitchen staff were told to leave due to feared immigration raids. The incident highlighted the reliance of these establishments on undocumented workers, despite Smith and Kid Rock's outspoken anti-immigration stances. The raids, part of a larger operation, resulted in numerous arrests, including those with no criminal history. Nashville officials expressed powerlessness against the federal and state actions.

Prepared by Christopher Adams and reviewed by editorial team.