Matt James is clearly making an attempt to look on the constructive aspect of life regardless of his latest break up … smiling via his tough breakup with Rachael Kirkconnell on a visit to Nashville.

TMZ has obtained photos of the truth tv star out within the well-liked Southern Metropolis Sunday … strolling via the streets in a bowler cap with a few friends.

James seems like he is speaking amiably with pals within the photographs … although eyewitnesses say he appeared like he needed to maintain to himself.

We’re advised James was strolling down Broadway — the large principal road within the metropolis — and, his friends gave the impression to be giving him a tour of the town … stating completely different landmarks to the previous ‘Bachelor’ star.

It seems like Matt’s avoiding NYC for now — the place he lived with Rachael till the 2 broke up final month.

As we beforehand reported … Matt introduced the breakup in a social media submit — writing a message to God to present each him and Rachael energy within the wake of their breakup.

James’ public submit took Kirkconnell off-guard … ‘trigger she says she came upon about it simply earlier than hopping on a 12-hour flight — a reasonably demanding expertise.

Regardless of their break up, Rachael has denied all rumors of infidelity … saying it simply felt like Matt was by no means going to be able to commit — in order that they needed to name it quits.