Tuesday Morning Take
The only newsletter about gay life in Asheville that actually matters
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Real Talk About Real Asheville
Every Tuesday morning, I sit down with my third cup of coffee and write what's really happening in gay Asheville. No corporate BS, no rainbow washing - just honest stories from someone who actually lives here.
I started this after my 50th "hey, thinking about moving to Asheville" DM. Turns out, people want more than neighborhood guides and business directories. They want to know what it's actually like. The dating scene disasters. The unexpected joys. The places only locals know about.
What Shows Up in Your Inbox
Monthly Event Roundup
The actually good stuff. Skip the straight bar's "pride night" and find the real queer events. From Pride planning to underground dance parties.
New Businesses & Closures
Be the first to know when a new gay-owned spot opens or when we lose another one. Plus insider intel on which "LGBTQ-friendly" places actually walk the walk.
Neighborhood Deep Dives
Beyond the West Asheville hype. Real stories about where queer folks are actually living, what they're paying, and why they chose their hood.
Personal Stories
The messy, beautiful reality of being gay in a small mountain town. Dating app disasters, chosen family victories, and why we stay despite everything.
Recent Editions
"Post-Helene: Who We Really Are"
How the queer community showed up after the hurricane. Plus: DayTrip's resurrection story and why Firestorm Books became command central.
November 2024
"The Real Cost of Gay Paradise"
Breaking down actual numbers: rent, dating pool size, and how many times you'll run into your ex at Harris Teeter.
October 2024
"Pride Planning Already?"
Why September Pride makes sense, June events you missed, and the venues that actually matter year-round.
September 2024
Why Trust Me?
I'm Dylan - moved here from Boston in 2019, got my real estate license, and have been helping LGBTQ+ folks navigate this weird, wonderful mountain town ever since.
I run at 6am through the RAD, know which coffee shops are actually queer-friendly (not just rainbow-flag-in-June friendly), and yes, I've dated enough people here to map the entire gay social web.
This newsletter started because I kept writing the same "here's what you need to know" email to friends of friends. Now it's 500+ queer folks getting the real story every month.