It's really a little bit of everything while keeping it European-inspired. There's something to entertain everyone, and we'll have strolling musicians this year, so even if visitors aren't near a stage, they'll still be entertained.

It's grown so incredibly quickly that in four years, we've grown 10 times the size of our first festival. People have really embraced this festival. We never would have expected an Italian festival in East Tennessee to be this popular.

I enjoy an evening stroll. It helps me to reflect and eases stress.

Most of the time when you're around the opposite sex, you kinda have to put on a show and not completely be yourself.

Everything isn't always going to be peaches and cream. If it is, then it's fake.

Despite my high profile on social media, I'm a private person.