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As a new college grad in a bleak job market, Mike Garibaldi noticed a lack of food options near Tennessee’s University of Memphis and imagined opening a deli near campus. Instead, fate connected him with out-of-towners who wanted to start a pizzeria. They exited the business after a year, but Garibaldi’s Pizza is still going strong, celebrating 50...

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All’Antico Vinaio, the world-famous Florentine sandwich shop, has officially opened two new locations in Nashville. They mark the brand’s continued expansion across the U.S., and the first foray of these creamy and piled-high Italian sandwiches into the Southeast. When All’Antico Vinaio made its debut in the United States in 2021 in New York City, ...

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It feels good to have your socks blown off every once in a while from a good meal. I heard rumors of Nashville's Little Hats Italian Market expanding to Williamson County and was excited to read the news of its official opening. We jumped in the car, excited to see what the hype was about because, as with every new establishment, social media was b...

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Those looking for a new restaurant on the Bloomingdale end of Kingsport (TN) don’t have much longer to wait. Tony Macaroni, a new Italian restaurant in the former location of Mama’s House, is scheduled to open mid-next week, according to owner Peter Symeon.  Symeon said in an interview Wednesday that he and his staff are looking forward to servin...

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Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino (CGS), Italy’s longest-running traditional music ensemble, will mark its 50th anniversary with a U.S. tour in spring 2025. The tour, running through March and April, includes performances in Chicago, New York City, and appearances at both the Big Ears and Savannah Music Festivals. Founded in 1975 by writer Rina Durant...

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“Students say they feel accepted, welcomed and valued by the Italian Club all the time,” said Renee D’Elia-Zunino, the faculty advisor for the club. “To me, this club embodies the true spirit of being a Volunteer.” This feeling of acceptance was palpable amidst the friendly conversations and comfortable Italian regalia adorning the International Ho...

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The language was unfamiliar to most of those participating in the Wednesday morning international Zoom meeting, but the words “Rufus Thomas” needed no translation. Resounding briefly within a flow of enthusiastic Italian, the name “Rufus Thomas” — and those of other classic soul singers, including “Otis Redding” and “Solomon Burke” — earned smiles...

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The Italian Consulate in Detroit is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher M. Caputo as the Honorary Consul of Italy to the State of Tennessee. In this esteemed role, Mr. Caputo will work closely with the Italian government to strengthen and expand Italy's economic, cultural, and diplomatic footprint in Tennessee. "The appointment of Ch...

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Italian textile manufacturer Microtex Composites Inc. announced plans to open its first U.S. facility, a prepreg factory, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The state’s Department of Economic & Community Development (TNECD) disclosed that the company’s $3.8 million investment would create 26 jobs.  Neither Microtex Composites nor TNECD revealed an expected...

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A groundbreaking scientific discovery by Italian physicist Lorenzo Gavassino has resolved a long-standing paradox in the realm of time travel. Gavassino, a researcher at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, has formulated a theory that provides a consistent framework for understanding the possibility of time travel without violating the principl...

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