India, July 16 -- Miles Tamboli, the owner of Tamboli's Pasta & Pizza in Midtown Memphis, refused service to four uniformed members of the Tennessee National Guard. The decision has drawn backlash online, with some accusing him of being anti-military.

Tamboli has remained defiant despite the backlash. "None of it changes my position. If anything, it confirms why this matters," he told WREG. He added that his restaurant was forced to shut down its phones after people circulated his personal contact information online and encouraged others to flood the business with calls and emails.

He also said the controversy has hurt business and raised concerns for his family's safety.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Miles Tamboli is a Memphis-ba...