Jon Bon Jovi Credited for Talking a Woman Off Nashville Bridge

photo from Metro Nashville Police

Metro Nashville Police credit rock star Jon Bon Jovi for helping a woman at the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge.

The Police department shared on social media, “A shout out to Jon Bon Jovi and his team for helping a woman in #Nashville on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge Tuesday night. Bon Jovi helped persuade her to come off the ledge over the Cumberland River to safety.”

“It takes all of us to help keep each other safe,” said-Chief John Drake. After removing the woman from the bridge, Metro Nashville and Nashville Fire Department responded to the scene.

A video of the incident was shared on YouTube but has now been taken down. However, other videos remain on social media.


Bon Jovi is in Nashville to film a music video; the bridge was open to the public while filming. Centennial Park also shared Bon Jovi paid a visit by stating, “We welcomed some very special guests to the Parthenon yesterday! Thanks for stopping by @jonbonjovi and @thewarandtreaty”

Also, Jon Bon Jovi appeared at his newly opened bar on Broadway, JBJ’s Nashville. The bar shared on social media, “You never know who you’ll catch on stage—or behind the bar—at JBJ’s! Last night, Nashville was treated to a surprise visit from @jonbonjovi, @davidbryanmusic, and @hugh_mcdonald_official! Can you guess which hits they performed??”

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