Jason Tartick has found his match in girlfriend Kathryn Hurley.
Us Weekly broke the news in November 2025 that the Bachelor Nation alum is dating the Wags & Walks Nashville founder and executive director. Tartick and Hurley initially crossed paths earlier this year when he adopted his dog Teddy from the nonprofit rescue center, but it is unclear when they began seeing each other.
The pair were spotted looking cozy at the opening of Craig’s in Nashville earlier in November in a photo shared via X by hospitality guru Dante Deiana. Us Weekly reached out to Tartick’s rep and Hurley for comment at the time.
Before his relationship with Hurley, Tartick was engaged to former Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe until their 2023 split. He was also linked to influencer Kat Stickler, from whom he separated in 2024.
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Kathryn Hurley Is the Founder of Wags & Walks Nashville — Where Jason Tartick Adopted His Dog
Hurley founded Wags & Walks Nashville in 2019, years before Tartick adopted Teddy. After Tartick welcomed the golden retriever mix to his family, Hurley spoke out, telling People at the time, “We are thrilled to have helped Jason find his forever pup! At Wags & Walks, we believe every rescue dog has a perfect match, and seeing them find that connection makes our work so rewarding. Jason’s decision to adopt not only changes his dog’s life forever but also helps raise awareness about the importance of giving rescue dogs a second chance.”
Kathryn Hurley Was Previously Married to Musician Rajiv Dhall
Us understands that Hurley amicably split from musician Rajiv Dhall after nearly five years of marriage in April 2025. The pair finalized their divorce just a few months later.
Kathryn Hurley Is Connected to Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers’ Wife Abby Smyers
Hurley appears to have a bond with Dan + Shay’s band member Dan Smyers’ wife, Abby Smyers. In a February 2025 Instagram post, Abby shared a compilation of clips of the duo with dogs.
“Just googled my symptoms. Turns out I just needed to save some dogs from the shelter with my bestie,” Abby wrote over the video, adding in the caption, “A cure all. 🐶🥰.”
Abby is listed as the development and partnerships adviser of Wags & Walks Nashville on its website.
Kathryn Hurley’s Family Owns Ice Cream Shop Dairy King
Hurley was a manager at her family’s Dairy King shop for more than a decade.
“THE DAIRY KING GOES FULL CIRCLE,” a post from the official Dairy King Facebook account read in 2020. “In the beginning it was Mary and me, followed by our daughters Elizabeth and Kathryn for roughly 10 years a piece. I am proud to announce that our son Nick is now joining the Dairy King family. His contributions will lead to better service and raise our already high standards for cleanliness and product quality. Nick’s winning attitude and engaging personality are a perfect fit for life at the DK. Welcome to the team son.”
Kathryn Hurley Relocated to Nashville After Living in Los Angeles
Hurley previously resided in Los Angeles before moving to Nashville, where her organization is based.
“My journey with Wags & Walks started in Los Angeles, where I first led programs and discovered my passion for connecting people and pets,” she wrote via LinkedIn. “When I relocated to Nashville, I never expected to launch a rescue of my own—until I came across a mama pittie and her puppies who needed help. That serendipitous moment became the start of Wags & Walks Nashville in July 2019.”
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