About Us

What we do

At Nashville Explored , we explore every nook and cranny of the city to give you the best recommendations. Through our thorough research process, we’ll help you navigate Nashville and see why we’re more than just music and hockey.

Whether you’re a resident looking to discover new sides of the city or a traveler seeking the quintessential Nashville experience, we’ve got you. We’re here to help you find exactly what you need that’s worth your time and money!

Meet our team

Nashville Explorers is a team of—you guessed it—explorers! We’re good at what we do because we love discovering new things, checking out the hyped-up spots, and digging deeper into the essentials. Think of us as your friendly next-door neighbor whom you can ask for recommendations because we’ve been around.

Sam Alvarez
Sam Alvarez
Staff Writer
Sam Alvarez is the guy you need to know if you want to feel the beat of Nashville’s pulse. This born-and-bred local is always on the move, hitting up the city’s hottest events. As a writer, he has the scoop on where to party and vibe, getting you all the insider info you crave.
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Lin Norman
Lin Norman
Staff Writer
Lin Norman is a marketing specialist who loves writing and restaurant-hopping. As our resident food enthusiast, she’s the main person to ask for the best local eats, hidden culinary gems, and unique date night spots. She mainly writes to get the word out there so people know where to eat, and more importantly, what to order.
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Ellis Hart
Ellis Hart
Staff Writer
Ellis Hart is a History graduate from Belmont University with eight years of experience writing various materials, including historical articles and educational content. Ellis has traveled across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Central America to broaden his perspectives on different cultures.
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Hayley Thomas
Hayley Thomas
Staff Writer
A poet, photographer, and explorer, Hayley Thomas spends most of her time people-watching at Nashville’s coolest spots to find inspiration. She frequently finds ideas for her articles from overheard conversations, leading her to explore hidden shopping gems and new eats.
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How do we find the best of everything?

We find the best of everything by doing what we do best: exploring the city and doing research. By doing the essential leg work, we are able to understand the market, compare services, and actually experience products and services ourselves.

Our recommendations reflect our experiences honestly to provide our readers with Nashville’s best offerings.

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How do we make money?

We believe in transparency when it comes to how we fund our platform to deliver valuable content to our readers. Our content has affiliate links, and we may earn a small commission every time you make a purchase through them. Nashville Explored is 100% reader-supported and we do not sell our reviews so you’re assured that our content is genuine and trustworthy.

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