By Jon Bon Jovi and his team played a crucial role in preventing a potential tragedy on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Nashville. On Tuesday, while filming a music video for his song “The People’s House,” the rock legend was involved an incident that could have ended in disaster.
A woman was spotted clinging to the railing on the edge of the bridge, clearly in distress. The bridge, which remained open to the public during the video shoot, became the backdrop for this dramatic rescue.
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) shared details and a video of the event on social media, highlighting how the rock star and his crew contributed to saving the woman’s life, wrote The Tennessean.
The video shows Bon Jovi and a production assistant walking along the bridge, which spans the Cumberland River between downtown Nashville and Nissan Stadium, and greeting the woman on the ledge. The musician leans against the rail.
The production assistant begins talking to the woman before Bon Jovi joins in.
The woman then turns toward Bon Jovi and the production assistant, and they help her over the railing.
Once safe, the woman and Bon Jovi face each other, and the Grammy-winning singer hugs her before the group walks away.
NEW: Singer Jon Bon Jovi saves a woman from jumping off a bridge in Nashville, Tennessee while filming a music video.
Good man.
Bon Jovi was seen approaching a 62-year-old woman on the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.
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Bon Jovi has long been looking out for others. The rock star founded The JBJ Soul Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Since its inception in 2006, the foundation has developed and funded a range of programs and initiatives that provide affordable housing and access to food for those in need. Through its innovative “pay-what-you-can” community restaurants, the Soul Kitchens, the foundation offers a dignified dining experience where people can contribute either through financial payment or volunteer work, ensuring that everyone has access to a nutritious meal regardless of their financial situation.
In addition to its work in addressing food insecurity, the JBJ Soul Foundation has been instrumental in creating affordable housing solutions across the United States. By partnering with other organizations, the foundation has helped build and rehabilitate homes and apartments for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Jon Bon Jovi’s deep commitment to social justice and community development is evident in the foundation’s projects, which focus not only on providing immediate relief but also on fostering long-term sustainability and self-sufficiency for those it serves.
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