Team Loveless
meet:
Alex J.
job title:
General Manager, The Loveless Cafe
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 of months. We had a name tag made for him and I gave it to him so he is part of the familiy 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.
meet:
Alexis L.
job title:
Loveless Events Server
Hometown:
Nashville, TN
1. When did you start working at Loveless Events?
October 2017
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Events?
The story behind the Loveless Cafe and how Loveless Events came to be is all really interesting.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes, Jake Owen
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Events menu?
I haven’t tried everything yet, but out of everything so far, I really like our pimento cheese bombs.
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I love to paint and create all kinds of art.
meet:
Anika S.
job title:
Loveless Events Server
Hometown:
Fairview, TN
1. When did you start working at Loveless Events?
April 2016
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Events?
The food and people.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Not yet!
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Events catering menu?
Anything with our Blackberry Preserves
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I’ve played soccer since I was 4 years old.
meet:
Christa N.
job title:
Pastry Chef
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?
I snuck a peek out in the dining room when I heard Kevin Costner was eating my peach cobbler.
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?
The grilled pork chops with peach preserves are so good, and the hot chicken, and the hashbrown casserole. And don’t get me started on the desserts!
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I have a degree in enviromental engineering from Syracuse University and went to culinary school at the world famous Opryland Hotel.
meet:
Ashton M.
job title:
Loveless Events Server
Hometown:
Charlotte, NC
1. When did you start working at Loveless Events?
April 2015
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Events?
Diversity in tasks
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Events catering menu?
Pepperjack Mac & Cheese
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I collect records, CD’s and cassettes.
meet:
Brittany T.
job title:
Cafe Server
Hometown:
Philadelphia, PA
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
October 2015
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
All of the wonderful people!
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Not yet! I’m waiting for Reese Witherspoon.
4. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I sang with Shania Twain, and I hung out with Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler on their bus!
meet:
Brittnie M.
job title:
General Manager of Retail
Hometown:
Fairview, TN
1. When did you start working at Loveless Retail?
April 2013
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Retail?
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 im looking forward to it; someone real soon.
4. What’s your favorite item in the shops at the Loveless Cafe?
Our Apple Butter is good on anything!
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
Im ambidextrous – I can write and do things equally well with the other hand.
meet:
Chuck H.
job title:
Operations Manager, The Loveless Cafe
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.
meet:
Cora B.
job title:
Human Resources Advisor
Hometown:
San Diego, CA
1. When did you start working at the Loveless?
February 2015
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless?
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 in the shops at the Loveless?
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!
meet:
Daniel D.
job title:
Kitchen Manager, The Loveless Cafe
Hometown:
Nashville, TN
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
February 2006
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
We truly make all of our food from scratch.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
I’ve seen a lot of celebrities over the years, but I think the last one I spoke to was Vince Gill.
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?
My favorite is the peach glazed smoked pork chops or the fried chicken.
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I was born on my mother’s birthday.
meet:
Diane M.
job title:
Cafe Server
Hometown:
Nashville, TN
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
June 2003
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
The people!
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes! George Jones
4. What’s your favorite item on the Cafe menu?
BBQ Pork
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I’m nuts! I love to have fun.
meet:
Dillon J.
job title:
Cafe Cook
Hometown:
Nashville, TN
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
May 2018
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
We are like one big family!
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?
Smoked pork chops and caramel sweet potatoes!
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I go hiking with my two dogs whenever I’m not working.
meet:
Jeff A.
job title:
Cafe Server
Hometown:
Franklin, TN
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
April 2018
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
My co-workers and all the guests that I get to meet.
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 Fried Chicken!
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I have 11 toes.
meet:
Jennifer K.
job title:
Sales and Event Manager, Loveless Events
Hometown:
Spring Hill, TN
1. When did you start working at Loveless Events?
February 2015
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Events?
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 Events Catering 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!
meet:
Juan I.
job title:
Prep Cook
Hometown:
Mexico
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
April 2004
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
I enjoy cooking the food.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
No
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?
Fried Chicken
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I like to spend time outside walking, biking and running!
meet:
Kelsey R.
job title:
Sales and Event Coordinator, Loveless Events
Hometown:
Salt Lake City, UT
1. When did you start working at Loveless Events?
January 2016
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Events?
The community atmosphere and that every day is different.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Events catering menu?
Fried Chicken!
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I strongly dislike cheese and I’m terrified of birds.
meet:
Ken D.
job title:
Loveless Events Cook
Hometown:
Chicago, IL
1. When did you start working at Loveless Events?
September 2016
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Events?
The friendly co-workers and organization of events.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
No, not yet!
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Events menu?
Pimento Cheese!!
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
My sense of humor!
meet:
Kenny M.
job title:
Cafe Server
Hometown:
West Carrollton, Ohio
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
May, 2015
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
Meeting people from all over the world.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes, Paula Dean, Kevin Costner, Mark Hamilton, Jake Owen, Ronnie Dunn, Carnie Wilson, and a few others.
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?
BBQ Omelet
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I’ve never been stung by a bee!
meet:
Kramer M.
job title:
Biscuit Kitchen Manager
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 Cafe menu?
Fried Chicken
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I’m a musician, but I do not play country music.
meet:
Lauren C.
job title:
Cafe Office Supervisor
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!
meet:
Lauren R.
job title:
Retail Store Manager
Hometown:
Memphis, TN
1. When did you start working at Loveless Retail?
May 2012
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Retail?
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 in the shops at the Loveless Cafe?
Pumpkin Butter
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I love to paint and draw!
meet:
Lovanzia A.
job title:
Sous Chef, Loveless Events
Hometown:
St. Louis, Mo
1. When did you start working at Loveless Events?
July 2013
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Events?
The people!
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes, Reba McEntire
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Events catering menu?
Loveless Events Banana Pudding!
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I collect retro game consoles.
meet:
Maria S.
job title:
Biscuit Maker
Hometown:
Guanajuato, Mexico
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
May 2007
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
It’s just a great place to work.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?
Turkey sandwich and broccoli soup!
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I love to go to the gym to work out.
meet:
Mary H.
job title:
Cafe Server
Hometown:
Fairview, TN
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
May 2011
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
The opportunity to meet all kinds of people
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes! Taylor Swift
4. What’s your favorite item on the Cafe menu?
Smoked pork chops
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I’m a die-hard Preds fan!
meet:
Mary J.
job title:
Director of Finance
Hometown:
Pittsburg, PA
1. When did you start working at the Loveless?
June 2015
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless?
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, the Pittsburg Steelers, and I especially love to dance!
meet:
Megan T.
job title:
Host Supervisor
Hometown:
Nashville, TN
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
March 2012
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
Meeting guests from around the world
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes: Taylor Swift, Christopher Knight (Peter Brady), Miranda Lambert
4. What’s your favorite item on the Cafe menu?
Turnip Greens
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I volunteer at an animal shelter; animals are my life.
meet:
Merrell P.
job title:
Executive Director, Loveless Properties
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 performed 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 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.
meet:
Pablo A.
job title:
Busser
Hometown:
Guanajuato, Mexico
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
July, 2007
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
It’s a fun place to work!
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?
Quarter fried chicken and chicken noodle soup.
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I like to hang out with friends and family.
meet:
Ricardo B.
job title:
Prep Cook
Hometown:
Guanajuato, Mexico
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
September 2014
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
Doing my job every day.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
No
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?
Steak and eggs
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
Everything!
meet:
Robin W.
job title:
Cafe Server
Hometown:
Hickman County originally. Nashville, TN now!
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
November 2016
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
The people and the atmosphere
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Not so far
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?
The biscuits and peach preserves
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I love to organize!! And I can roll quarters off my nose into a glass.
meet:
Sally B.
job title:
Loveless Events Server/Bartender
Hometown:
Fairview, TN
1. When did you start working at Loveless Events?
April 2016
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Events?
The great staff
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes, Hillary Scott from Lady Antebellum
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Events catering menu?
Hot Chicken – as a passed appetizer or action station
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
Im a dance machine!
meet:
Sarah P.
job title:
Loveless Events Server
Hometown:
Greenville, NC
1. When did you start working at Loveless Events?
October 2015
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Events?
My coworkers
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Not yet… Maybe one day!!
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveles Events catering menu?
Strawberry Preserves
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I’ve visited 10 different countries so far in my life, and I hope to visit more!!!
meet:
Scott P.
job title:
Executive Chef and Assistant General Manager, Loveless Events
Hometown:
Mt Juliet, TN
1. When did you start working at Loveless Events?
May 2012
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Events?
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 Events catering 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.
meet:
Shelby K.
job title:
E-Commerce Manager
Hometown:
Nashville, TN
1. When did you start working at Loveless Retail?
November 2010
2. What do you like most about working at Loveless Retail?
It’s rewarding to work for an iconic Nashville landmark.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes – I helped Kelly Pickler choose a gift in Hams & Jams Market. I’ve also seen Bill Anderson here, who says our Fig Preserves remind him of his grandma’s!
4. What’s your favorite item in the shops at the Loveless Cafe?
Our Strawberry Preserves are great on a PB&J sandwich!
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I was born and raised in Nashville.
meet:
Susan I.
job title:
Cafe Server
Hometown:
Alto, GA
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
November 2012
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
It’s fun! And you never know who is going to walk through the door.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?
Hot Chicken on Fridays 
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I wear a different hat every day. I have more hats than shoes!
meet:
Suzy T.
job title:
Payroll/AP Coordinator
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.
meet:
Wendy F.
job title:
Community Relations Manager and Staff Culinarian
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.
meet:
Will W.
job title:
Busser
Hometown:
White Bluff, TN
1. When did you start working at the Loveless Cafe?
October 2017
2. What do you like most about working at the Loveless Cafe?
The staff is so friendly and works together well.
3. Have you ever seen or met a celebrity while at work?
Yes, Aaron Lewis
4. What’s your favorite item on the Loveless Cafe menu?
I like every single thing I have tried so far.
5. What’s something fun or unique about you?
I cannot think of a thing!
