49-year-old Christopher Rhodes, owner of Christyles Celebrity Salon, was driving his white 2018 Nissan Altima down 3rd Avenue North at about 11:01 p.m. on July 14th. After Rhodes turned around, officers observed the stench of marijuana. Officers followed him until they conducted a traffic stop on James Robertson Parkway. Officers approached the vehicle and then asked them about the marijuana smell. Rhodes’ passenger stated, “We just finished smoking a blunt.” In plain view, officers noticed a bottle of liquor in the backseat with small glasses in the front cupholders containing liquid consistent with the alcohol, so they had both of them exit the vehicle. Officers then searched the Altima and discovered a blunt with about a gram of marijuana, a jar containing 2-3 grams of marijuana, and “RAW” rolling papers. When prompted, Rhodes consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and after being informed of implied consent, refused to provide a chemical sample. Then, officers obtained a warrant for two vials of his blood and transported him to Nashville General Hospital. As he was transported to the hospital, on camera, Rhodes stated, “If I take a couple of shots at the hotel and smoke a little, what is the problem? I’m just heading to the club. I will be at the club.” Rhodes was then taken into custody for driving under the influence on July 15th.
DUI: Celebrity Barber Christopher Rhodes smokes blunt & drinks liquor while driving, tells police “I’m just heading to the club”
