120 - Italy in Maryville? The Story Behind East Tennessee's Most Authentic Italian Marketplace
What happens when a third-generation Italian can't find an authentic Italian market in East Tennessee?
She builds one.
In this episode of the Big Orange Business Podcast, Haley Jones sits down with Kim Fontinell, founder and chef of The Italian Apron Marketplace in Maryville, Tennessee, to discuss family recipes, handmade pasta, entrepreneurship, farmers markets, catering, and creating a true Italian food experience in East Tennessee.
Kim shares the surprising truth about Italian food, how she turned a food truck into a thriving marketplace, why authenticity matters, and what it takes to…
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