Nashville native Anna Myint grew up in the city’s first Thai restaurant and Asian grocery, International Market, opened by her parents in 1975. After it closed in 2019 she reopened the local institution with her brother, where she oversees the front of house, finances, and communications for the business.

International Market has recently been featured in “Southern Living Magazine” and “Conde Nast Traveller.” The Ministry of Commerce in Thailand as awarded International Market for Thai Cuisine as Thai Select recipient. The restaurant is also a continued supporter of local businesses as well as Nashville LaunchPad and The Nashville Food Project.

Anna attended University School of Nashville (‘04), received her BA Communications from The University of Tennessee (‘08), Fashion Design Certificate from Parsons School of Design (‘11), before receiving her MBA from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management (‘20).

In 2022, the Nashville Business Journal recognized Anna in their 40 Under 40 awards. In 2023, she was part of Nashville Emerging Leaders as well as Leadership Connect through the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. She was recognized as a finalist for the Nashville Emerging Leaders Awards for hospitality in 2023 and 2024 and is an innaugaral member of the YP Council (Young Professionals) with the Chamber. Anna joined the Small World Yoga board this past winter and The University of Tennessee has recently announced Anna as a recipient of the 2024 Alumni Volunteer 40 Under 40 Award.

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