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Contact: Ricky Rodriguez, TMP, CTTP
Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau
615-453-9655 (p) 615-444-3757 (f)
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Lots to See and Do for Middle Tennessee Wine Buffs

Lebanon, TN (January 15, 2010) – The Wilson County Convention & Visitors Bureau is happy to announce the following upcoming events. On February 6th, a Murder Mystery Excursion Train will run from Nashville to the DelMonaco Winery in Baxter, TN. On the way to the winery, the train will stop to pick up additional customers in Mt. Juliet and Lebanon. After passengers take in a murder mystery play during the 168-mile trip, they’ll get a chance to enjoy live music, winery tours, wine tasting and a scavenger hunt at the winery. The family-owned winery also features a tasting room, gift shop, banquet hall, catering kitchen, private party rooms, and picnic areas.

The train ride is run by the Tennessee Central Railway Museum. The museum offers several other round-trip excursion rides from Nashville to Watertown throughout the year. The train rides provide residents and visitors a scenic view of middle Tennessee on fully restored, stainless steel coaches. Special events include train robberies, murder mysteries, trips to Watertown’s mile-long yard sale, and seasonal visits from Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny. Excursion train tickets can be ordered through www.tcry.org, by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , faxing 615-244-2120, or calling 615-244-9001.

On May 15th, the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting A Toast To Tennessee Wine Festival at Nashville Shores. The best of Tennessee’s award-winning wineries will offer samples of their finest wines. In addition, this event features live music, gourmet food, food seminars, artisans, and complimentary boat rides on the lake.

Advance tickets to the wine festival can be purchased for $20 through www.atoasttotennessee.com, at the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce office, or by calling 615-758-3478. Children 12 and under are free, and Designated Driver (non-drinking) tickets are $10.

Information on the Murder Mystery Excursion Train can be found online at www.tcry.org and www.delmonacowinery.com. To learn more about A Toast to Tennessee Wine Festival, visit www.atoasttotennessee.com.

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