Description
In the late 1960’s, there was a club on Gallatin Pike called The Hearth; a popular spot for live music and drinking for a wide variety of musicians, politicians and other societal notables. It’s popularity waned over time but the walls were filled with stories.
In 1983, a native of Sicily, Italy named Biagio Sosta purchased the building that housed The Hearth and a year later opened Smeraldo’s Authentic Italian, a restaurant offering classics from his home country, live music and a lounge. Smeraldo’s kept the spirit of The Hearth alive with many nights of live music and drink specials but it was the in-house Italian culinary delights that kept them on the map. Biagio often served as host at the location, so you always got a passionate experience.
The restaurant closed in 2021; after nearly fourty years in business. Many would claim that the decor never changed much since the grand opening in the early 80s, which wasn’t updated much from the decor of The Hearth in the late 60s. It was a time capsule and a rare gem for Nashville.
We’d be remiss if we didn’t also note that the location is now set to become a tiki bar called The Dirty Monkey, relocating from Hawaii. Dubious but intrigued.
About the shirt
- Made with a medium-heavy fabric blend of 50% cotton and 50% polyester (8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)), this sweatshirt feels cozy and is the perfect choice for those colder months.
- The classic fit along with the crew neckline deliver a comfy wearing experience with a clean-cut style. Meanwhile, the double-needle stitching at the shoulder, armhole, neck, waistband, and cuff seams add top-tier durability.
- Say goodbye to itchiness thanks to the gray, pearlized tear-away label.
- Made using 100% ethically grown US cotton. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. The blank tee’s dyes are OEKO-TEX-certified dyes with low environmental impact.
- Fabric blends: Heather Sport colors – 60% polyester, 40% cotton
