Jana Kramer Says Nashville Offers Children Midwest-Style Childhood Lost in Los Angeles
The actress and singer discussed her move to Tennessee, citing affordability and a lifestyle that allows her children outdoor freedom reminiscent of her own youth.
Jana Kramer has found that relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, has provided her children with the kind of outdoor-centric childhood she experienced growing up in the Midwest, a lifestyle she found increasingly unaffordable in Los Angeles.
In a recent interview, Kramer, 42, spoke about her move, explaining that her time in Studio City, California, limited her ability to provide her children with a larger home and backyard in a desirable neighborhood. "We just couldn't afford certain neighborhoods," she stated.
Kramer recalled fond childhood memories of running around her neighborhood and visiting friends' houses until sunset, an experience she longed to replicate for her own children. She described Nashville as a place where her "nervous system just like relaxes" upon arrival, offering a sense of calm.
Since moving, Kramer has observed her children enjoying similar freedoms, riding bikes and visiting friends' homes. "it just makes me feel like home," she said. While acknowledging that Hollywood remains accessible, she prefers the "totally different life" offered by Tennessee, attributing her desire for this lifestyle to her own upbringing in Michigan.
Kramer has three children: Jolie and Jace with ex-husband Mike Caussin, and Roman with her current husband, Allan Russell.
Her new film, "The One," is set to be released on November 5th, coinciding with National Homeless Youth Awareness Month. The movie tells the story of an 18-year-old navigating homelessness after aging out of the foster care system. Kramer expressed that the script resonated with her due to its complex narrative, faith element, and heartfelt story, drawing parallels to the challenges faced by individuals without a stable home.
"I just… I can't imagine that as a kid," Kramer said of the character's experience. "It's like I think about my kids, and it makes me sad to think about. Them not feeling safe or them being put into unsafe homes because our job as parents is to protect them."