Nashville Lifestyles Most Eligible Singles

Meet 24 of Music City's must-know bachelors + bachelorettes in 2024.

February 12, 2024

12:00 AM

From entrepreneurs to musicians, and realtors to private chefs, we've rounded up some of Nashville's most eligible singles.

These are the 24 bachelors and bachelorettes you must know in 2024. Read each of their profiles below and get to know our honorees at Whiskey Lovers, our annual Valentine’s Day cocktail party, on February 14 at The Valentine!

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Name: Stephen Lukinovich
Occupation: Lead Server at The Twelve Thirty Club's Supper Club; Model for The Block Agency; Host/Media Correspondent
Age: 33
Originally from: New Orleans
College: University of Louisiana At Monroe
Turn-ons: Bubbly personality, inviting smile, sarcasm, and yoga pants
Turn-offs: Lack of drive, lack of personality, someone who is not close with their family, party girls
Dream date: Making our living room into a cozy theatre room and watching a movie together. I would make it special by cooking a meal for us and then of course a great bottle of wine is included, too.
Hobbies: Working out, staying active, trying new restaurants, festivals/concerts, hanging out with family and friends
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: West End Park because it's where I live
Best thing about living here: It's a big small town where you can get anywhere in 10-15 minutes and there is always something going on
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: The Supper Club in the Twelve Thirty Club
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Espresso Martini, Old Fashioned, or Margarita
Your comfort show/movie: Seinfeld and Impractical Jokers
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Their smile
Do you believe in love at first sight: To an extent
Best dating advice you’ve received: Settle where you find peace
Instagram handle: @stephenlukinovich

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Name: Bentley Caldwell
Occupation: Men's Personal Stylist
Age: 39
Originally from: Paducah, KY
College: Western Kentucky University
Turn-ons: A good sense of humor. Great laugh, beautiful eyes, great smile and a good heart just to name a few.
Turn-offs: A weird sense of entitlement, low vibrational thinking, complaining and rudeness.
Dream date: I love the outdoors, so something where we're adventuring or exploring and in awe of the vastness and beauty of this planet. With a camera and making memories.
Hobbies: Soccer, hiking, traveling, movies, and being active, in general.
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Sylvan Park. It's right down the way from Charlotte Pike and all of it's fun coffeehouses, restaurants and bars. It's also a stone's throw away for Centennial Park and The Parthenon. Which is one of my favorite spots in Nashville!
Best thing about living here: The people. Without a doubt. I love the community of Nashville.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Admittedly, I'm not much of a foodie. Give me some Baja Burrito or Five Points and I'm a happy man! Haha But I will say, I do have an appreciation for well-made food and experiencing the tasting menu at Mimo was life changing. Its was art on a plate. For hotspots, the East Nashville bar scene, is hands down the best in the city.
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): I love a good rum and coke, but with Mexican Coke. Or a French 75 when I'm feeling fancy.
Your comfort show/movie: Ted Lasso. Duh.
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Their energy, how they move through life, how they move through a room, how they interact with people, and how people interact with them. The vibes never lie.
Do you believe in love at first sight: The hopeless romantic in me says yes. The realist in me says no. Love takes time. It's cultivated. It's given. It's received. However, I do believe in infatuation at first sight! Haha
Best dating advice you’ve received: My mother once told me, "When you find the girl you can't live without, you marry her." Smart lady, that one. Also, "Women want to feel seen, heard and protected."
Instagram handle: @Bentleycaldwell

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Name: Billy Brown
Occupation: Founder and CEO The Golf Sanctuary Inc
Age: 49
Originally from: Stillwater, OK
College: Oklahoma State University, University of Tulsa
Turn-ons: Intelligence, commitment to physical health, emotional intelligence, kindness, effort, curiosity, faith, and a woman who lets her feminine energy flow. Bonus points for playing golf, lover of 90's country music, or bust out Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air
Turn-offs: Entitlement attitude and a person who projects their unhealed trauma on others.
Dream date: Nine holes of golf at dusk in the summer, followed by dinner on the patio. I like active dates outside in nature followed by a relaxing evening of great food and stimulating conversation on entrepreneurship, economy, politics, and telling our best jokes.
Hobbies: Golf (obviously), strength and speed training, reading, and growing The Golf Sanctuary.
Favorite Nashville Neighborhood and why: 12 South! My daughter and I spend a lot of time at Sevier Park then go to Jeni's for a daddy/daughter ice cream treat.
Best thing about living here: The people and the creative energy. Nearly everyone I have met is so kind and willing to help others. Every tragedy that we have experienced as a city has revealed our resilience and love.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: I have two favorite Nashville restaurants Vuis and Gojo Ethiopian. I do have an executive chef that works for my club in Brentwood, so I must caveat these are my Nashville favorites :)
Go-to Drink Order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): I rarely drink, but when I do it is a Tequila Old Fashioned
Your comfort show/movie: I don't watch much TV, but if I had to pick a movie, Forrest Gump. If I want a good laugh, Arrested Development.
First thing you notice about someone you're interested in: If they smile with their eyes and the energy they radiate.
Do you believe in love at first sight: I believe that there is an untranslatable feeling upon meeting someone that falling in love with them is inevitable.
Best Dating Advice you've received: Have the hard conversations early in the relationship. You are looking for someone who is your equal and not your project, a soul who will love you as you are, but who will also provide the fertile ground and encouragement to help you grow into the greatest version of yourself-together.

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Name: Andrew Cohen
Occupation: Consultant for Down Home Media; Cohencidence Projects & Founder of YEP Nashville
Age: 35
Originally from: Sugar Land, TX
College: Belmont University
Turn-ons: Sense of humor, ambition, kindness, humility, willingness to fail or look dumb, personal development
Turn-offs: Self-absorption, lack of self awareness, social media obsession
Dream date: Starting with an activity like a cocktail making class followed by dinner and a walk near the water. In my head we’re walking on a beach so if he wants to fly me to a beach that’s an even better start to the date!
Hobbies: Going to concerts, bingeing TV shows, weightlifting, coffee shop hangs, traveling
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Wedgewood-Houston. Between SoHo House, Never Never, Bastion, Americano, etc., it’s a growing, bustling neighborhood of restaurants and bars that captures the feel of Nashville’s pre-tourist-boom past.
Best thing about living here: The dreamers who come from so many walks of life with so many different stories about how they got here and what they’re seeking out make this town so special and different than most other cities.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Baja Burrito, Tempo, Robert’s, Hidden Bar, Fido, NY Pie, Mother’s Ruin, Tribe, Soho House
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Dirty Tito’s Martini
Your comfort show/movie: Friday Night Lights (TV Series), Happy Endings
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Smile
Do you believe in love at first sight: Attraction comes at first sight but I think love takes some getting to know each other time to reveal itself and grow.
Best dating advice you’ve received: “If you can’t love yourself how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?” - RuPaul
Instagram handle: @andrewmcohen

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Name: Jonathan Abbas
Occupation: Oncologist with Tennessee Oncology
Age: 48
Originally from: Brookline, MA
College: Davidson College
Turn-ons: Great conversation and an amazing smile
Turn-offs: Not putting your phone down to live in the moment
Dream date: A happy hour we don’t want to end that turns into a dinner we don’t want to end and next thing you know it’s midnight and we've been together for hours
Hobbies: Travel, cooking, wine, playing guitar, live music
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Germantown because of its walkability and tons of great restaurants and bars
Best thing about living here: The live music and unique neighborhoods
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Kisser, Bastion, Halls, Bad Idea, Patterson House, Pushing Daisies, Never Never
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Negroni
Your comfort show/movie: It’s Always Sunny and Seinfeld reruns
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Their smile and kind eyes
Do you believe in love at first sight: Absolutely!
Best dating advice you’ve received: Fall in respect with someone before you fall in love with someone
Instagram handle: @jonathanabbas

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Name: Andrew Meeks
Occupation: Medical Device Sales Professional, Medtronic
Age: 33
Originally from: Minneapolis, MN
College: University of Minnesota
Turn-ons: Confidence, ambition, positivity, humble, empathy, kind-hearted
Turn-offs: Complacency/laziness, shallowness, negativity, disrespectful
Dream date: Depends on what type of mood I’m in. In the heat of summer, anything on the water is always an absolute blast. In the evenings, I love a fun place for dinner followed by a quiet speakeasy to get to know each other better.
Hobbies: Traveling and checking out new places, hiking, golfing, pickleball, concerts, coffee, breweries
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: It's gotta be Sylvan Park. I am biased because I live on this side of town, but there are so many parks and areas to walk, and there's also a ton of great neighborhood restaurants/bars/shops to enjoy without the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Best thing about living here: Having lived in other mid-sized cities and being relatively new here, there are endless amounts of things to do in Nashville, much more so than anywhere I've lived. There are events happening each night of the week, city life, and nature life close drives away. I love it.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Folk, Locust, Barcelona, Lyra, and Urban Cowboy for food. I love Bastion, The Optimist, Patterson House, and Streetcar for a cocktail/beer.
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Old Fashioned
Your comfort show/movie: Wedding Crashers. It's maybe the only movie I can watch over and over and still die laughing.
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Her smile and body language
Do you believe in love at first sight: If I did, I’d probably already be married! Personally, I do not. I believe in lust at first sight, but love is grown over time through getting to know each other deeply.
Best dating advice you’ve received: Pursue (and ultimately love) her in the language they want/need to be loved, not necessarily what you think is best/preferred. And this starts with great communication, which I feel is the hallmark of a success in any relationship.
Instagram handle: @andrew.meeks612

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Name: Dr. Greg Shaw
Occupation: Veterinarian; Musician; Author; Entrepreneur
Age: 45
Originally from: Memphis, TN
College: Tuskegee University School of Veterinary Medicine
Turn-ons: Musical and creative types. Also someone who is transparent
Turn-offs: Selfishness
Dream Date: I would love a coffee date near the beach
Hobbies: Creating music, acting, writing pet fiction books, and traveling
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Bellevue because it is quiet, peaceful, and away from it all
Best thing about living here: The people!
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: The Red Phone Booth
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Vesper Martini (shaken not stirred), Bond style
Your comfort show/movie: The Office and Goodfellas
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Their smile and energy
Do you believe in love at first sight: Yes! And maybe even love at second sight
Best dating advice you’ve received: When someone shows you who they are, believe them
Instagram handle: @drgregshaw

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Name: Bradley Collins
Occupation: Songwriter and Author
Age: 45
Originally from: Nashville, TN
College: Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama
Turn-ons: Leaving work at the office, emotional intelligence, big dreams
Turn-offs: Always running late, entitlement
Dream date: A hike at Percy Warner Park followed by chicken tenders at Sam’s
Hobbies: I’m a Kansas City Barbecue Society certified BBQ Judge; I judge World Championship BBQ
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: The Gulch because I walk to my favorite venues; The Ryman, Nissan Stadium, The Listening Room
Best thing about living here: Being from Nashville, I always know where I'm going; I don't know what new restaurant or store will be there when I get there! It's a brand new city I'm totally familiar with.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Pure Sweat Sauna Studio, Nicky’s Coal Fired, Barista Parlor
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Dark and Stormy
Your comfort show/movie: Outlander
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Her laugh
Do you believe in love at first sight: Yes, I 100 percent believe in love at first sight and there’s a pot for every lid
Best dating advice you’ve received: People talk to who they want to talk to
Instagram handle: @Bradley_Collins

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Name: Will Stelly
Occupation: Director of Sales Troubadour Golf and Field Club
Age: 43
Originally from: Baton Rouge
College: LSU
Turn-ons: Family oriented with a drive to be successful
Turn-offs: Laziness and sugar coating how you feel
Dream date: Let’s go somewhere warm, with incredible food, fun adventure, and maybe get too much sun. Who knows, maybe we charter a boat while we are at it.
Hobbies: Rooting for LSU, trying new recipes, working out, hunting, fishing… I love adventure! But don’t get me wrong, a good couch sitting movie night is high on the list.
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Hard to say but 12 South has some of my favorite restaurants
Best thing about living here: I’m a southern gentleman and I really enjoy having four seasons in Tennessee. Plus, this city has everything from the wild spectacle of Broadway to the beautiful hiking, to the family values. It’s all here!
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Locust, Bridgestone for any sporting events or concerts, Blanco, Oku, and E3 has the best steak in town
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): I’m not a big drinker but I’ll enjoy a Casamigos on the rocks or a glass of Pinot
Your comfort show/movie: How many is too many times to watch Avatar? Also, did I mention LSU football already?
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Confidence.
Do you believe in love at first sight: I don’t…but I’ll definitely believe it when I see it
Best dating advice you’ve received: May sound simple but it’s simply to be yourself. I don’t want to fake anything.

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Name: David Geiger
Occupation: General contractor and owner of the Home Expert Construction Co.; and real estate agent with Hive Nashville
Age: 52
Originally from: Port Clinton, OH
College: Bowling Green State University (Ohio)
Turn-ons: Sense of humor and a love of adventure
Turn-offs: Bad manners
Dream date: A brisk morning hike, a leisurely sail on a windy day, and a romantic dinner
Hobbies: Riding motorcycles, fast cars, off-roading, exploring new trails, sailing, golf, hiking, live music, woodworking, travel
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: South Franklin/Leipers Fork. It is a friendly community with cool cars, gorgeous scenery, and good food
Best thing about living here: There's so many ways to enjoy Nashville's natural beauty! The beautiful lakes for boating, and many kinds of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and dirt riding
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Fox & Locke for live music and Country Boy for the best breakfast
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): A locally-made hard cider
Your comfort show/movie: Seinfeld
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Eyes, smile, sense of humor
Do you believe in love at first sight: Absolutely!
Best dating advice you’ve received: The right person will appreciate you for everything you are, and are not.
Instagram handle: @degeiger

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Name: Adam “Ditch” Kurtz
Occupation: Pedal Steel Guitarist
Age: 44
Originally from: Newton, Mass
College: University of Rochester
Turn-ons: Wit, wisdom, humor, vivacity, cute smile
Turn-offs: Basicity, acidity, phoniness, confusion with sarcasm
Dream date: Well that would depend on the person. Bowling would be fun
Hobbies: Making wings, sitting in hot tubs, walking the dog, cooking with garlic
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: I still like East Nashville/5 Points because some of the things I love are still there
Best thing about living here: You can make friends, run into friends, or find gigs just by going out by yourself or meeting a buddy because it’s a social, kind place
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Dan’s Oasis, Dukes, El Jaliciense
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Tequila soda or something Mezcal-based
Your comfort show/movie: Rick and Morty, I Think You Should Leave, and classic comedies like Monty Python
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Depth of personality and wit/laughter
Do you believe in love at first sight: I definitely believe in the feeling! Does it mean if you feel that feeling it means it’s real? I think you would maybe have to be young and naive to think that, but it’s a great feeling!
Best dating advice you’ve received: All your wants, goals, needs, and parameters are merely the invitation to the party. Now you open the door, go in, and see who’s actually there
Instagram handle: @ditchkurtz

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Name: Isabella Rosa Rosalen
Occupation: Makeup artist/image consultant at Big Loud records
Age: 25
Originally from: Orlando Florida
College: Self taught, apprentice programs. Graduated high school when I was 16 :)
Turn-ons: Career and family driven, focused on being their best self and wanting to always advance in life. Ambition is sexy, and so is a sense of humor!
Turn-offs: Lazy/unmotivated and unorganized, parties a lot, doesn’t take care of themselves.
Dream date: My dream date would be an amazing restaurant with a great view. Food is the way to my heart! And great company of course.
Hobbies: Hot yoga, walking my dog Bourbon, traveling, and cooking new recipes I find
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: It would have to be Wedgewood-Houston. I love how walkable it’s become over the past few years. There are so many amazing restaurants, bars, and art. I can’t wait for all the new things in WEHO to come!
Best thing about living here: The constant growth. There is always something new to explore or a new restaurant to eat at. As much flack as some of the newbies get, I love meeting the new transplants and seeing the city evolve with so many new opportunities and people.
Favorite restaurants and hot spots: Barcelona Wine Bar, Old Glory, Soho, O-ku, and Harriet’s
Go to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): A spicy margaritas or espresso martini with Repesado tequila
Your comfort show/movie: Sex in the city and new Girl
First thing you notice about someone you're interested in: Their smile! I am a huge smile/teeth gal.
Do you believe in love at first sight: No. I believe in lust at first sight! But I do personally feel like it takes time to connect with someone and truly learn someone. Can you be instantly intrigued or attracted to someone? Absolutely!
Best dating advice you've received: I clearly haven’t received good enough advice or maybe I wouldn’t be single still. Haha

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Name: Susan Weiss
Occupation: Interior Designer & Realtor
Age: 38
Originally from: Dallas! My parents are Middle Eastern
Turn-ons: Confidence, intelligence, ambitious, positivity, health conscious, and if my dog likes you.
Turn-offs: Laziness, jealousy, disrespect, poor hygiene, selfishness, bad dresser, bad driver
Dream date: Being picked up by a driver, with my date sitting in the back seat with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Go to a private intimate dinner. Then attend a performance. Finish the night with a walk in the city.
Hobbies: Eating clean, fitness, playing ball with my dog, listening to podcasts, watching hockey, hanging out with friends
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Green Hills & Berry Hill. I love all the established trees that shadow the streets in the neighborhoods. Along with the architecture of the homes built in these neighborhoods. I love going for drives and getting lost in these streets. It’s grounding and peaceful to see so much natural beauty while listening to good music.
Best thing about living here: The hills! I love living in the city and driving thirty minutes to be in the luscious hills.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Four Seasons bar, 12/30 Supper Club, Halls, RH Cafe, Jack Browns, SoHo House
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Sparkling water with lemon and limes unless if someone orders an exceptional bottle of red wine or there is good rare tequila available.
Your comfort show/movie: Romantic comedy movies or rolling on the floor laughing comedy show.
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Their smile, charm, and energy
Do you believe in love at first sight: I do. It’s a rare occurrence for a strong attraction to align with each other’s intentions and interests
Best dating advice you’ve received: Love is like fire. Strikes like a match or builds like a fire.
Instagram handle: @sincerely.yours.susan

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Name: Meg McTigue
Occupation: Lawyer
Age: 29
Originally from: New York City
College: Saint Joseph’s University and Marquette Law School
Turn-ons: A guy with a nice smile and friendly personality
Turn-offs: Bring overly negative!
Dream date: Drinking Champagne at a rooftop bar overlooking the city with some good conversation
Hobbies: Volunteering for local nonprofits in Nashville, taking a pilates class, and going to the farmers market on Saturday mornings in Germantown
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Germantown. I'm a big fan of Sonny’s for mimosas and brunch while watching college sports or rooting for the Giants
Best thing about living here: People are so welcoming in Nashville and made moving here easy!
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Fifth and Taylor for a nice dinner with the girls, Sonny’s for brunch on the weekend, Pins Mechanical for a fun day out, and The W for rooftop cocktails on Friday night!
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Tequila soda with a splash of pineapple
Your comfort show/movie: Any rom com or upbeat show… I am currently rewatching Modern Family
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Their smile and the way they talk about their family and friends
Do you believe in love at first sight: Absolutely and excited to experience it
Best dating advice you’ve received: Be yourself and make sure you have fun!
Instagram handle: @meg.mctigue

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Name: Melissa Watkins
Occupation: Communications Director for a nonprofit and Digital Content Creator
Age: 45
Originally from: New York
College: Tennessee State University
Turn-ons: Sense of humor, good taste in music, a great sneaker collection, kindness for kids and elders, a good head of hair, and someone who likes to volunteer in the community
Turn-offs: Bad breath/hygiene, rudeness to waitstaff, rudeness to kids, or someone who doesn’t have a good crew of trustworthy friends.
Dream date: Dinner at the Hermitage Hotel at Drusie & Darr (truffle pizza for the win) then take a walk, maybe see a show at TPAC, and late night drinks
Hobbies: Writing, watching comedy shows, shopping, and photography
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: My favorite neighborhood is definitely the Hillsboro area
Best thing about living here: The best thing about living in Nashville is the shopping and special events. We are lucky to have a city where we get to experience so many concerts and entertainment touring through the city.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Germantown cafe, Bar Sovereign, Up Down Arcade, Drusie & Darr, Ph Craft Cocktails, and Soho House
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Old Fashioned
Your comfort show/movie: Seinfeld, Bob’s Burgers, or old episodes of Gossip Girl
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Shoes, manicured nails, and smile.
Do you believe in love at first sight: Yes! I think it's once in a lifetime but I’m sure it can happen. You have to be open to the serendipity
Best dating advice you’ve received: Dating is like an application process, everyone doesn't get the job, so make sure you do a thorough background check.
Instagram handle: @fabglance

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Name: Stephanie Verheyen
Occupation: Founder & CEO, Trove Hospitality; Associate Event Producer, George P Johnson Experience Marketing
Age: 30
Originally from: Munich, Germany
College: Wake Forest University (Bachelors in Psychology); Vanderbilt Owen Graduate School of Management (Masters in Marketing)
Turn-ons: Strong communication, sense of adventure, desire to experience other countries and cultures, ambition, drive, emotional intelligence and awareness, and a witty sense of humor
Turn-offs: Complacency, bad manners, attention-seeking behavior, and narrow-mindedness
Dream date: I think it’s always easiest to form a bond over an activity, so my ideal date starts with doing something active like going for a hike or playing tennis. It gives you a chance to loosen up and immediately creates a shared experience to talk about later. If it goes well, the activity would be followed by a picnic or cooking a meal together which gives more time for more intimate conversation. If we’re talking once-in-a-lifetime dream date, I’d love to do something adventurous like driving cars at a race track!
Hobbies: Golf, reading, cooking, hanging out with my dog, jigsaw puzzles, rollerblading, tennis, paddle boarding
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: I love East Nashville, and not just because I live there! There are so many incredible restaurants and cozy spots to grab a cocktail. It’s also a little more laid back than many other parts of town, and my introverted side likes being able to escape the hustle and bustle.
Best thing about living here: There truly is something for everyone. I’ve lived here for seven-and-a-half years now and I always say I’ve been through three or four different life phases...from graduate student to young professional to now homeowner and business owner. Each time I’ve been able to find my community and my hangouts, and it’s been wonderful to discover a new side of Nashville every few years.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Epice, Folk, Pastaria, Pushing Daisies, and Mother’s Ruin
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Belvedere martini, extra dirty, with blue cheese olives.
Your comfort show/movie: You just can’t beat a rainy day Harry Potter marathon!
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: From afar, their quiet confidence. I go for a guy who gives off an aura of calm and isn’t trying to get everyone’s attention. Once I get to talking to someone, I always try to steer the conversation towards our passions. If his eyes light up when he’s talking about something he truly loves, that’s a super attractive quality to me.
Do you believe in love at first sight: I believe in lust at first sight, but I won’t fall for someone if the conversational chemistry isn’t there. Let’s call it love at first chat.
Best dating advice you’ve received: Try to see someone for his growth potential. A relationship is not about two perfect people meeting and having a perfect connection right off the bat, otherwise what would be the point in spending your life with someone? The value comes from supporting each other’s goals and putting in the work to grow as individuals and together. I think that’s something we forget with modern dating, especially on the apps. We’re looking for someone who checks every box, and in doing so we overlook the fact that we’re all works in progress. I certainly haven’t learned or accomplished everything I want to in life, so I’m not expecting my partner to have done so either.
Instagram handle: @verystephanie

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Name: Rahwa Mehari
Occupation: Higher Education/ Philanthropy
Age: 35
Originally from: Nashville, by way of Eritrea (East Africa)
College: Western Kentucky University; Florida International University; Trevecca Nazarene
Turn-ons: Smile and kindness
Turn-offs: Rude/meanness, arrogance, and inconsistency
Dream date: Great conversation with a beautiful view.
Hobbies: Traveling every chance I get.
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: West Nashville/Nations. It’s a fun area yet calm with many hidden gems.
Best thing about living here: It’s like a small town with the big city feel.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Too many to name. It all depends on the mood and energy I’m going for. But currently, I am loving the vibes at Harriet’s Rooftop
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): I’m a Coca Cola fan!
Your comfort show/movie: Coming to America. It is a movie I can never get tired of.
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: First thing I notice is his quiet confidence, and as I mentioned earlier, I’m a sucker for a smile and kindness.
Do you believe in love at first sight: I sure do!
Best dating advice you’ve received: Never compromise things that are important to you. But at the same time, make sure you’re honest with yourself when it comes to your needs versus wants.
Instagram handle: @Rahwa_

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Name: Kimberly Sawyer
Occupation: Sr. Manager, Culture Marketing - Red Bull
Age: 40
Originally from: Virginia Beach, VA
College: University Maryland Baltimore County; Old Dominion University MBA
Turn-ons: A positive attitude and great sense of humor, someone who is active and adventurous, but above all, someone who treats everyone with respect
Turn-offs: Being disrespectful and judgmental
Dream date: Exploring a new city by day, and then dinner and a concert at night
Hobbies: Working out, going on adventures, and anything involving the arts, especially music and street art
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: I spend a lot of time in WeHo, between working over there and going to SoHo House. I am also a big soccer fan. GEODIS Park is so fun. I love the creative and fresh vibes of this growing neighborhood.
Best thing about living here: It's a cultural epicenter but still full of opportunity to grow and create something impactful. This city exudes creativity and talent and still remains so friendly, collaborative, and inviting.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: I love trying new places, like Luogo and Bad Idea, but my favorite restaurant is still Fifth and Taylor. My favorite Nashville destination is Whiskey Jam or any show at the Ryman.
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): I love a good, chilled white wine
Your comfort show/movie: I am a documentary fan, mainly about music, sports, and art. I watch The Last Dance and The Defiant Ones at least once a year
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: A general magnetism and a loves life kind of attitude. Physically, it's all about that genuine smile
Do you believe in love at first sight: Guess if I see it, I may believe it :)
Best dating advice you’ve received: Don't look for a firecracker, look for a fireplace
Instagram handle: @kimbosawyer

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Name: Rahaf Amer
Occupation: Private Chef
Age: 34
Originally from: Arlington, VA
College: Virginia Commonwealth University
Turn-ons: Someone who loves to try new food (a compatible dining partner), travel, tall, goal driven, mentally and physically healthy, cruisey, but not too cruisey.
Turn-offs: Bad hands/ feet, has dietary restrictions (no vegans allowed), doesn't open the door on dates, judgmental.
Dream date: Fly to a random city to try a restaurant we both haven't tried, order a bunch of stuff, and share!
Hobbies: Kickboxing, trying new restaurants, self care days, being outside, playing poker or board games, and the occasional sports betting, lol.
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Franklin because it reminds me of something outside of a Hallmark movie while also being close to the city! :)
Best thing about living here: The food scene and the hospitality.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Present Tense in Wedgewood Houston, but I also love Shabu Shabu in West End for hotpot on cold night and good sake. Soho House for a good nightcap.
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Espresso martini or a lychee martini
Your comfort show/movie: Friends. I've watched every episode, multiple times, but it still makes me laugh every time I watch.
First thing you notice about someone you're interested in: Their hands. No long fingernails, please!
Do you believe in love at first sight: Unfortunately, no. I believe in lust at first sight, but love, thats just your brain playing tricks on you.
Best dating advice you've received: Make sure your cores align. A relationship requires so much more than just loving a person. If what you both want out of life doesn't align, it won't work, no matter how much you try or care for a person.
Instagram handle: @rahafamer_

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Name: Lindsey Paola
Occupation: Chief Operating Officer, Nashville Soccer Club
Age: 40
Originally from: Connecticut
College: George Washington University and Catholic University of America
Turn-ons: Guys who are driven, athletic, and emotionally intelligent
Turn-offs: Guys that are emotionally unavailable and/or arrogant
Dream date: Having dinner is nice, but I prefer to do something active (go for a hike, watch a sporting match, play mini golf, etc.), because you really learn more about a person when you're doing something interactive.
Hobbies: A few of my hobbies are running, watching soccer, and traveling internationally.
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: When I was looking for a house back in 2020, I ended up only looking in East Nashville, because I love the old houses and the authenticity of the neighborhood.
Best thing about living here: The people. Everyone is so friendly here. I grew up in the Northeast and quickly discovered that southern hospitality is a real thing.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: I have several, but off-the-top of my head I would say Jack Brown's for burgers, Sip Cafe for Coffee, and Five Points for pizza.
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): I love a good Moscow mule.
Your comfort show/movie: I love Schitt's Creek, because it always makes me laugh.
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: How engaged they are with the conversation we are having.
Do you believe in love at first sight: Yes, but I also believe love/attraction can take time to develop.
Best dating advice you’ve received: Everyone has different communication styles. It’s better to have open and honest conversations rather than guessing the intent behind a text or message.

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Name: Marcia Masulla
Occupation: Entrepreneur - Roar Nashville; Founder & Managing Director - Nashville Fashion Week and Tiny But Mighty Fund
Age: 43 (hush it)
Originally from: St. Louis
College: Parsons (NYC)
Turn-ons: Confidence, kindness, and wit.
Turn-offs: Selfish tendencies and bad shoes.
Dream date: A great conversationalist to share laughs with tasty eats and sips.
Hobbies: Do-gooding with a side of politics
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Mine! Chestnut Hill and Wedgewood Houston.
Best thing about living here: Nashville’s community spirit and magnificent potential
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: City House, Nicky’s Coal Fired, Bastion, AVO, Tailor, Otaku, and Chauhan Ale & Masala House. I could go on and on. Our restaurant community is one of the heartbeats of Nashville. Eat local!
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Old Fashioned or Champagne
Your comfort show/movie: The Gilded Age, Last Week Tonight With John Oliver, and The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. Almost Famous will always be one of my favorite comfort films
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Their smile and humor
Do you believe in love at first sight: Haven’t experienced it yet but here’s to finding out if it exists!
Best dating advice you’ve received: “Maybe you don’t need the whole world to love you. Maybe you just need one person.” – Kermit the Frog
Instagram handle: @masulla

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Name: Charlotte Macdonald
Occupation: Manager at e.Allen Boutique in the Gulch
Age: 24
Originally from: Chapel Hill, NC
College: College of Charleston
Turn-ons: Easy to talk to, matches my sense of humor, charismatic
Turn-offs: Bad hygiene, dishonesty, poor communication
Dream date: Sunset cruise on Lake Como
Hobbies: Traveling, trying new restaurants, fashion, spa days
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: The Gulch. There are a lot of good options for yummy food, drinks, and coffee!
Best thing about living here: It is a welcoming city where I have met amazing friends which makes living far from my family a little bit easier. I have found my home away from home.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Noko, Barcelona Wine Bar, Mother's Ruin, and Ophelia's
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Spicy Margarita
Your comfort show/movie: Bones. I love a good murder mystery show
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Their eyes
Do you believe in love at first sight: Not really. I think love for someone grows over time
Best dating advice you’ve received: Never change yourself for someone else. Stay true to who you are!
Instagram handle: @charotte_macd

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Name: Terry Vo
Occupation: Partnerships Director, API Middle TN; Metro Council Member, District 17
Age: 38
Originally from: Fort Smith, AR
College: University of Arkansas (Undergraduate) and University of Queensland (Graduate)
Turn-ons: Chivalry, curiosity, and care
Turn-offs: Phone attachment/addiction, speaking over others, and disrespectful
Dream date: Adventure at a favorite spot of his and mine. Then a surprise hot air balloon ride and dinner at sunset.
Hobbies: Gardening, book club, and cooking
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Chestnut Hill because it is a historic Black neighborhood filled with amazing neighbors, unique businesses such as Suraj Spices and Teas, Pink Door Cookies, Fait Là Force Brewery, and Il Forno. Plus, important non-profits like Turnip Green Creative Reuse, Safe Haven Family Shelter, Project Return, Napier Kitchen Table, and the TN Justice Center.
Best thing about living here: Being able to create and carve out spaces that didn’t exist before and build community for the Asian and Pacific Islanders.
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Tailor Nashville and Answer
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Clover Club
Your comfort show/movie: Schitt’s Creek
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: Their teeth
Do you believe in love at first sight: No
Best dating advice you’ve received: Someone's lack of reciprocation is not an invitation for you to convince them of your worth.
Instagram handle: @tvo320

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Name: Shannon Sullivan
Occupation: Social Media and Brand Manager for Nashville influencer Mallory Ervin!
Age: 30
Originally from: Grand Ledge, Michigan
College: University of San Diego
Turn-ons: A man that can keep me laughing and engaged! Confidence, but not arrogance. Well dressed.
Turn-offs: Arrogant or rude men
Dream date: Dinner and live music
Hobbies: Barre, traveling the world (quite literally), skiing, and hiking.
Favorite Nashville neighborhood and why: Franklin. It is a charming small town with so much to offer. It just feels like home from the moment you arrive.
Best thing about living here: The people are so kind and genuine! Everyone who lives in Nashville actually wants to be here so the energy is vibrant. The amazing restaurants, having all four seasons, and endless activities are just icing on the cake!
Favorite restaurants and hotspots: Oku, The Optimist, and Harpers
Go-to drink order (be it a cocktail or a mocktail): Red blend
Your comfort show/movie: Friday Night Lights or Pearl Harbor
First thing you notice about someone you’re interested in: An infectious smile and a great sense of humor
Do you believe in love at first sight: I'll let you know after the Valentine's Event! ;)
Best dating advice you’ve received: Don't rush! My mother once told me that being single is the most exciting time because your life can change in an instant. It's one of life's few excitements. So look at it as embracing the excitement and reframing your perspective. You may wake up tomorrow and your life could be changed forever. Stay present and don't wish it away.
Instagram handle: @lilsullyy