Our Team

Nashville, TN

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

April 2013

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

The staff is like one big family and we take care of each other. The food is amazing and I believe in what we do as a company.

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

Yes, Chris Stapleton most recently. Jake Owen frequents the Loveless every couple months. We had a name tag made for him and I gave it to him so he is part of the family now.

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

I love our country ham, but the smoked pork chops are a close second.

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I am very afraid of heights. I love everything about Tennessee and have no plans of ever moving.

Hometown:

Buffalo, NY

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

June 2015

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

I’ve never worked in such a friendly kitchen before. I truly enjoy working with the Loveless Cafe team.

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

Yes, Chris Stapleton most recently. Jake Owen frequents the Loveless every couple months. We had a name tag made for him and I gave it to him so he is part of the family now.

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

I love our country ham, but the smoked pork chops are a close second.

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I am very afraid of heights. I love everything about Tennessee and have no plans of ever moving.

Hometown:

Fairview, TN

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

April 2013

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

There is a warm and fuzzy atmosphere here, and I get to meet people from all over the world

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

Not yet, but I’m looking forward to it; someone real soon.

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

Our Apple Butter is good on anything!

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I’m ambidextrous – I can write and do things equally well with the other hand.

Hometown:

Detroit, MI

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

April 2017

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

Meeting and speaking with new people every day.

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

No, not yet!

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

BBQ Pork! Everybody in Nashville serves it. Very few serve it well.

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I’m short, but I can still get things off the top shelf.

Hometown:

San Diego, CA

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

February 2015

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

The people and staff; so many of us are transplants from other states.

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

No, not yet!

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

The Peanut Brittle is seriously good.

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I was a singer in a punk rock band in high school!

Hometown:

Spring Hill, TN

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

February 2015

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

Oh, there are so many great things about working at Loveless Events. But the best would be how friendly everyone is, staff and guests we see every day! There is always a happy vibe on property!

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

Yes

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

Chicken Piccata with roasted garlic mashed red skinned potatoes and fresh green beans. I would eat it every day if allowed.

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I have a 1 year old golden retriever who I treat as a child. There is never a dull moment with him!

Hometown:

Fairview, TN

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

November 2009

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

Fried Chicken

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

Yes!

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

Fried Chicken

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I’m a musician, but I do not play country music.

Hometown:

Centerville, TN

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

March 2011

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

All the desserts! I have a serious sweet tooth.

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

Yes, Miranda Lambert

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

Fried or grilled catfish – It’s a Southern classic.

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

Annie Loveless was my great aunt!

Hometown:

Memphis, TN

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

May 2012

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

The people: coworkers AND customers!

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

Yes! The last celebrity I saw was Al Roker.

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

Pumpkin Butter

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I love to paint and draw!

Hometown:

Pittsburg, PA

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

June 2015

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

The people I work with.

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

“I work with celebrities.” Haha!

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

The soups are always great!

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I love music, he Pittsburg Steelers, and I especially love to dance!

Hometown:

Springfield, TN

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

November 2011

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

I love that the Cafe was originally a home – it makes me feel like all of our guests and visitors are family.

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

I have gone complete “fan girl” twice – when Martina McBride preformed at a fundraiser in the Loveless Barn, and when I sold Martha Stewart a whole ham from Hams & Jams Market.

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

I love the Fried Green Tomato and Pimento Cheese Biscuits.

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I was the county-wide limbo champion for three consecutive years in high school.

Hometown:

Mt Juliet, TN

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

May 2012

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

I really enjoy working at a place with such a rich history! Everyone I meet has a story about the Loveless Cafe.

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

I got to meet Thomas Keller at an off-site event.

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

I love the fried pork chops with greens and hashbrown casserole.

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I like to take food-themed adventures on my motorcycle. This usually consists of me and my buddies riding out to different places and ordering the restaurant staples.

Hometown:

San Matco, CA

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

August 2017

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

There’s a very warm, friendly atmosphere here.

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

Not yet!

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

Definitely the Fried Chicken

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I was on my college archery team and placed 3rd at the 1987 Indoor National Tournament.

Hometown:

Southampton, NY

1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?

June 2008

2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?

The customer service we strive to give to each guest.

3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?

Yes, Charles Esten, Kenny Rogers, Steve Martin, Kevin Costner, Paula Deen and many more.

4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?

Smoked Pork Loin with Peach Glaze, Hashbrown Casserole, Turnip Greens, Biscuits and Blackberry Preserves. Oh my!

5. What’s something fun or unique about you?

I ride a Harley Davidson motorcycle. I’m a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.