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Professional Matchmaker Nashville
Professional matchmaker Nashville prices we could verify run from $4,900 (Tawkify) to $25,000 to $50,000+ (Matchmaking Nashville) and $250,000+ (LUMA). Local coaching programs start at $1,200 to $1,800, after a $500 strategy session.
Key takeaways
- Matchmaking Nashville, based in Franklin, lists 6-month matchmaking at $25,000 to $50,000+ and coaching programs from $1,200 to $1,800 (home page, checked Oct 15, 2026).
- Every Matchmaking Nashville client starts with a $500 strategy session, credited toward the program you pick (home page, checked Oct 15, 2026).
- Tawkify packages start at $4,900 (Nashville page, checked Oct 15, 2026).
- LUMA lists full-service matchmaking at $20,000 to $250,000+, and WKRN reported in 2023 that its owner is based in Nashville (LUMA cost page, checked Oct 15, 2026).
- A Nashville matchmaker told WKRN in Aug 2023 that experienced matchmakers can cost $10,000 to $100,000 (WKRN).
- I didn't verify a Tennessee law on dating service contracts, so check with the Tennessee Attorney General's consumer office before you sign (checked Oct 15, 2026).
Who are the professional matchmakers in Nashville?
Nashville has one local firm that posts real prices, a few local matchmakers who don’t, and the national names. I went through all eight on their own sites on Oct 15, 2026. Each one names Nashville as a place it serves, and four post a price.
| Refund policy | Who it suits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matchmaking Nashville | Coach + matchmaker | Based in Franklin; serves Franklin, Nashville and Middle Tennessee | $500 strategy session (credited); coaching programs from $1,200 to $1,800; 6-month matchmaking $25,000 to $50,000+ (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated publicly | Women who want to start small with coaching and keep matchmaking as an option |
| Tawkify | Matchmaker | Nashville and nationwide | Packages start at $4,900 (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | FAQ says it only accepts clients it believes it can match ‘or your money back’; terms not detailed | People who want to try a small set of matches first (its FAQ mentions 3 or 6) |
| LUMA Luxury Matchmaking | Matchmaker | Nashville and nationwide; WKRN reported in 2023 that owner April Davis is based in Nashville | $20,000 to $250,000+ for full-service matchmaking (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated on the pages checked | Big budgets that want a custom search |
| Craft of Charisma | Dating coach | Nashville page plus phone and online coaching; says it works mostly with men | Phone or online coaching: $2,000 for 10 calls over 2 months, up to $8,000 for 40 calls (its website) Oct 15, 2026 | Not stated on the pages checked | Men who want structured, intensive coaching |
| Nashville Singles | Matchmaker | Nashville | Not published | Not stated publicly | Singles who want a private, local matchmaking service |
| Prestige Connections | Matchmaker | Lists Nashville among its locations; matchmaker Amanda Rose spoke to WKRN in 2023 | Not published | Not stated publicly | Singles who want a matchmaker who recruits in person |
| It’s Just Lunch Nashville | Matchmaker | Nashville | Not published | Not stated publicly | Singles who want a long-running national brand |
| The Love Architects | Matchmaker | Nashville | Not published | Not stated publicly | High budgets that want a luxury search |
Nashville Singles, Prestige Connections, It’s Just Lunch and The Love Architects quote on a call. For Tawkify’s terms, see Tawkify cost.
What do Nashville matchmakers and dating coaches charge?
Every Nashville price with a source behind it is on this chart. The scale grows tenfold per step, which is how a $500 session and a $250,000 search share it.
- Matchmaking Nashville, strategy session (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Matchmaking Nashville, coaching programs (from) (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Craft of Charisma, phone or online coaching (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Tawkify, starting package (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- LUMA, full-service matchmaking (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
- Matchmaking Nashville, 6-month matchmaking (published on its website) · checked Oct 15, 2026
The sources:
- Matchmaking Nashville: everyone starts with a $500 “Clarity and Strategy Intensive,” credited toward a program. Coaching programs start at $1,800 in one spot on its home page · checked Oct 15, 2026 and “as low as $1,200” in its FAQ. Six-month matchmaking starts at $25,000 and can reach $50,000+.
- Tawkify: its Nashville page · checked Oct 15, 2026 answers the cost question with “packages starting at $4,900.”
- LUMA: its cost page · checked Oct 15, 2026 lists $20,000 to $250,000 or more.
- Craft of Charisma: $2,000 for 10 calls over 2 months, up to $8,000 for 40 calls, on its package page · checked Oct 15, 2026. Its Nashville page · checked Oct 15, 2026 says it works mostly with men.
Ask Matchmaking Nashville which coaching price applies to you, $1,200 or $1,800, before you book. Professional matchmaker cost and dating coach cost show how these numbers sit against national prices.
What are Nashville matchmakers seeing?
Three matchmakers spoke to WKRN News 2 · checked Oct 15, 2026 for an Aug 2023 story. What they said is anecdote, not data.
- Amanda Rose of Prestige Connections said Nashville is crowded but feels like a small town: “there’s like this one degree of separation.” She said traffic to her website had doubled in five years.
- Rose said she looks for matches on the street, on social media and at charity events. She put the cost of an experienced matchmaker at $10,000 to $100,000.
- April Davis of LUMA, who is based in Nashville, said a lot of women have moved there and want to settle down. She said many people on the apps treat them as entertainment.
- Tammy Shaklee founded H4M, a matchmaking service for gay and lesbian singles. She said more and more LGBT singles are reaching out to her.
That small-town feeling cuts both ways. Your next date may know your ex. That’s not a red flag, it’s Nashville.
Dating coach Nashville or matchmaker: which do you need?
A matchmaker does the finding. A coach works on how you choose and how you show up. Nashville’s published prices look like this:
| Matchmaker | Dating coach | |
|---|---|---|
| Published Nashville price | $4,900 to $250,000+ | $500 first session; programs from $1,200 to $1,800 |
| What you get | Someone else finds and screens dates | Help with your profile, choices and patterns |
| Who does the work | Mostly them | Mostly you |
| Best for | A big budget and no time | App burnout, repeat patterns, dating after divorce |
| The catch | The pool may not fit your age | Nobody hands you dates |
Matchmaking Nashville does both, which makes it easy to start with coaching and decide later. Matchmaker vs dating coach goes deeper on the choice.
What does Tennessee law say about a matchmaking contract?
Some states have a law written for dating service contracts. I couldn’t verify whether Tennessee does, so I won’t guess. Three steps instead:
- If anything in a contract feels off, contact the Tennessee Attorney General’s Consumer Affairs division · checked Oct 15, 2026 before you sign.
- The federal FTC Cooling-Off Rule · checked Oct 15, 2026 is narrow. It covers some sales made at your home or a seller’s temporary location. It doesn’t cover deals made fully online, by phone, or at the seller’s office.
- Find the words “refund,” “cancel” and “substitution” in the contract before you pay.
To see which states do have a verified law, read dating service contract cancellation rights. Then run your contract through the matchmaker contract checklist.
What should you ask on the first call?
Expect a straight answer to every one of these.
Questions for the first call
From Dating Coach Online · datingcoachonline.com · By Maya, Dating Coach
If it’s a coach, also bring questions to ask a dating coach.
Where should you go from here?
Matchmaking services near me compares the national firms, and matchmakers and dating coaches by city has other cities. Still deciding whether to pay a matchmaker at all? Is a matchmaker worth it does the math.
If you’d like someone to look over an offer first, book a free consultation. It comes straight to me, Maya, and nobody else gets it.
Questions people ask
How much does a matchmaker cost in Nashville?
The Nashville prices we could verify start at $4,900 (Tawkify). Matchmaking Nashville lists $25,000 to $50,000+ for 6 months, and LUMA lists $20,000 to $250,000+. Other firms quote on a call.
How much is a dating coach in Nashville?
Matchmaking Nashville lists coaching programs from $1,200 to $1,800, after a $500 strategy session that's credited toward the program. Craft of Charisma sells phone packages from $2,000, mostly to men.
Is there a cheaper way to try a Nashville matchmaker?
Matchmaking Nashville's $500 strategy session is the smallest first step we found with a public price. It's credited toward whatever program you choose.
Why do people in Nashville hire matchmakers?
One local matchmaker told WKRN that Nashville is big but feels like a small town, where everybody seems to know everybody. Another said many women moving there want to settle down.
Can I cancel a matchmaking contract in Tennessee?
I didn't verify a Tennessee law on this, so I won't guess. Read the cancel and refund clauses before you sign, and call the Tennessee Attorney General's consumer office if something's off.
Are there matchmakers for gay and lesbian singles in Nashville?
WKRN's 2023 story quoted Tammy Shaklee, founder of H4M, a matchmaking service for gay and lesbian singles. Ask H4M directly whether it covers Nashville.
Is a Nashville matchmaker worth it?
It can be if you have the budget and very little time. If you keep picking the same kind of person, a coaching program costs much less and works on that.