Nashville: Jelly Roll returns to juvenile centre to launch 14‑acre youth campus

Country singer <b>Jelly Roll</b> (real name Jason Bradley DeFord) returned to the juvenile detention centre where he spent his teenage years in August 2024 to break ground on a new youth campus. The project, planned across 14 acres, aims to replace outdated juvenile justice facilities with a supportive environment for children and families. Jelly Roll said the initiative is personal, turning a difficult chapter of his life into an opportunity for others. Nashville officials and the artist will oversee the development, which seeks to give young people a better chance at life through improved facilities and support services.