Jelly Roll Visits Antioch High School to Support Students After January Shooting

The country star met with students and staff at his alma mater to offer comfort following a tragic cafeteria shooting that left two dead and two injured.

• Jelly Roll, a country musician and Antioch High School alumnus, visited the Tennessee school on February 25 to meet with students and staff after January's fatal shooting.
• The January 22 shooting involved a 17-year-old student who opened fire in the cafeteria, killing a 16-year-old female student and injuring two others before taking his own life.
• Nashville Public Schools shared photos of Jelly Roll's visit, thanking him for providing comfort to the community during a challenging time.
• This is not Jelly Roll's first return to Antioch High School; he previously visited in May 2024 to engage with music students and support the Save the Music Foundation.
• Jelly Roll's outreach efforts extend beyond schools, including visits to jails and participation in charitable events like the FireAid benefit concert in January 2025.

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