Country music’s most unlikely superstar has always done things on his own terms — and that includes where and how he lives. Jelly Roll’s house history isn’t a single address. It’s a real estate portfolio that stretches from a Mediterranean-style home outside Las Vegas to a 500-acre Tennessee farm, with a $6.2 million Franklin compound in between.
That portfolio shifted significantly in May 2026, when Jelly Roll filed for divorce from his wife of nearly 10 years, Bunnie XO, and their shared properties were divided in the settlement. The story of where Jason DeFord has planted roots — and what each home says about where he’s been — reveals more about the man behind the music than any award or chart position.
Here’s what we know about every property in the Jelly Roll real estate story.
The Franklin, Tennessee Compound
The crown jewel of the Jelly Roll house portfolio sits in Franklin, Tennessee — one of the Nashville area’s most desirable addresses, roughly 30 miles south of Music Row in the heart of Williamson County. The couple purchased the estate via a trust in November 2023 for $6.2 million, according to property records reported by TMZ.
Built in 2022, the approximately 7,700-square-foot residence spans five bedrooms and six-and-a-half bathrooms across a gated, nearly 10-acre property. The home features a five-car garage, a full basement, a resort-style swimming pool, and soaring ceilings that flood the interior with natural light. A sloped driveway leads past manicured grounds to the main entrance — the kind of estate that blends privacy with presence.
From Bare Floors to Thanksgiving Dinner
The move-in story has become part of Jelly Roll lore. Just five days before Thanksgiving 2023, Bunnie XO shared images of the living room with cardboard lining the floors, bare walls, and not a stick of furniture in sight. By the holiday, the space had been transformed — blond hardwood floors, a massive brown leather sectional, a cowhide rug, and walls painted in a rich forest green.
Other glimpses inside the compound have revealed a purple glam room with an A-frame ceiling and wooden panel trims, a modern kitchen anchored by a massive eat-in island, and a backyard pool and spa tucked amongst mature trees. The home was built around the idea of gathering — open sightlines between the kitchen and living room, generous entertaining spaces, and a layout designed for a couple who regularly host family, friends, and fellow musicians.
The Settlement
In the divorce, Jelly Roll transferred full ownership of the Franklin compound to Bunnie XO. Speaking on her Dumb Blonde Podcast, she shared the reasoning: “J is so sweet that he’s giving me that compound in the divorce because he knows how special it is to me.” She noted that close friends would be moving onto the property with her and that she planned to remain on the grounds with their animals.
The overall divorce settlement — which included a confidential lump-sum payment and the division of assets like vehicles, an aircraft, and intellectual property — was reached in roughly two to three weeks. Neighbors told TMZ that a moving truck was spotted outside the Franklin property in June 2026, marking the end of Jelly Roll’s time at the estate he’d called home for nearly three years.
The Burns, Tennessee Farm
If the Franklin compound was built for entertaining, the Burns farm was built for something quieter. This is the property where Jelly Roll is believed to be living now — and the one that carries the deepest personal weight.
The couple purchased the 500-acre spread via a trust for $4.5 million in August 2024. Jelly Roll later expanded the holding with an adjacent 18.5-acre parcel acquired for $500,000 in November 2025. The land features forested areas, open fields, trails, and two year-round creeks — a genuine piece of Tennessee wilderness that feels a world away from the arena lights and sold-out tours.
Inside the Barn-Dominium
In November 2025, Jelly Roll shared a YouTube vlog giving fans a tour of his newly completed home on the property — a compact, contemporary structure he calls his “barn-dominium.” The size was deliberate. “I wanted it to feel like somewhere you would come spend the weekend with the kids and y’all would, you know, wake up and cook breakfast together,” he explained.
The interior is unmistakably his. A spacious wood-paneled garage is stocked with ATVs. The living room centers around a fireplace and a set of black leather recliners. The eat-in kitchen goes all black — counters, cabinetry, and appliances. The first floor also includes two guest bedrooms, a bathroom, and a door that opens onto a backyard patio with a fire pit and a forest view. Upstairs, the primary bedroom features a wood-paneled ceiling, a walk-in closet, and a bathroom with a glass-walled shower.
There’s no marble here. No chandelier. No five-car garage. There’s a fire pit, 500 acres, and the kind of silence that an artist who’s spent his life fighting for a voice probably finds more valuable than any luxury finish.
“Buy Dirt”
When the couple first announced the farm purchase in 2024, Jelly Roll shared an Instagram video explaining what the land meant to him — and it started with a memory from when he was 12 years old.
“I’ll never forget, we left there when I was probably 12 years old,” he said, recalling visits to his uncle’s farm. “I talked to my father about it, said, ‘How come we never got a farm?’ He said, ‘Son, it’s probably one of the mistakes I regret the most, that I didn’t buy dirt. If you don’t listen to any advice from me, buy dirt. Go get you some land.'”
That conversation stuck with him for nearly three decades. The Burns farm isn’t just a real estate investment — it’s the fulfillment of a promise a kid from Antioch made to himself after hearing his father’s biggest regret.
What Jelly Roll’s Homes Represent
People search for Jelly Roll’s house with an intensity that goes beyond celebrity curiosity. His real estate journey resonates because it’s inseparable from his personal one — and the obstacles he faced along the way were ones most buyers never have to think about.
Jelly Roll grew up in Antioch, a working-class neighborhood in South Nashville. He was incarcerated at 16 for robbery and again at 23 for drug felonies. He’s been open about his battles with addiction and the years he spent grinding through the underground rap scene with no guarantee any of it would lead anywhere. Songs like “Son of a Sinner” and “Need a Favor” didn’t just climb charts — they gave language to millions of people fighting their own versions of the same battle.
When the Gate Closed
Even after the music started working, his past followed him into the real estate market. In a 2023 interview with Joe Rogan, Jelly Roll described trying to buy a home in a guard-gated golf community.
“I’m at a place in life where I go to buy my dream home — a guard-gated community, golf course,” he said. “Everything’s going great. I’m like, ‘This ain’t gonna be real.’ They turn around and say, ‘No, the golf course won’t let a felon be a part of the community.'”
That moment — the dream home denied because of a record he’d spent years outrunning — became a defining part of his real estate story. It’s why every property he’s bought since carries a weight that goes far beyond the listing price.
The Pardon
In December 2024, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee granted Jelly Roll a full pardon for his past convictions. The pardon removed legal barriers that had shadowed him for decades — including restrictions that complicated major purchases and property ownership.
For an artist whose music is built on the premise that people deserve second chances, the pardon was more than a legal formality. It was the system he’d spent years writing about that finally worked in his favor.
Where Does Jelly Roll Live Now?
After the May 2026 divorce settlement, Jelly Roll’s home base is the 500-acre Burns, Tennessee farm — with its barn-dominium, its fire pit, and its forest views. The $6.2 million Franklin compound is now Bunnie XO’s. The Henderson, Nevada, home was sold in late 2024.
Despite the changes in his personal life, one thing hasn’t shifted: Jelly Roll stays close to his Tennessee roots. He won three Grammy awards, sold out arenas across the country, and still chose a compact, wood-paneled home on a piece of land that a 12-year-old version of himself once dreamed about.
The couple occasionally shared glimpses of their home life through social media and Bunnie’s Dumb Blonde Podcast — and what they shared felt genuine, offered to fans who’d been there from the start rather than curated for anyone else. That authenticity lives on at the Burns farm, where the most impressive feature isn’t a pool or a garage. It’s 500 acres of Tennessee silence.
For anyone who’s followed Jelly Roll from the Nashville underground to the top of the country charts, the houses were never the story. They’re the setting. The real story is still being written — one song, one tour, one fire pit by the woods at a time.
