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Little Hats Italian Market Opens at Meridian Cool Springs

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Little Hats Italian Market Opens at Meridian Cool Springs

Little Hats Italian Market has officially opened its doors in Franklin, bringing handmade Italian dishes, gourmet sandwiches, and imported pantry staples to Meridian Cool Springs. 

The beloved Germantown-based concept has expanded to a brand-new 4,700-square-foot space at 990 Meridian Boulevard, offering a full-service restaurant and curated market experience just off I-65 in Williamson County.

The menu features house-made pasta favorites like bolognese with pappardelle and cacio e pepe, alongside hearty sandwiches including mortadella muffulettas and meatball subs. For dessert, guests can enjoy fresh cannolis, tiramisu, and ricotta cheesecake. The adjoining market stocks premium Italian cheeses, cured meats, olive oils, and other specialty goods sourced from renowned producers.

Located next to Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, the two eateries are connected by a shared 5,000-square-foot green space designed as a central gathering spot for the Meridian Cool Springs community. Events are already planned for the space, offering visitors a place to relax just steps from the district’s hotels, retail shops, and office buildings.

Little Hats Italian Market is open for dining Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. The Market opens daily at 10 am.