Wine at the Wetlands event in Murfreesboro

Jan 30, 2015 at 02:57 pm by bryan


The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring will host Wine at the Wetlands, a progressive fine wine tasting event presented by Charlie Patel and Stones River Total Beverages, Friday, Feb. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Discovery Center, 502 Southeast Broad Street. Tickets for Wine at the Wetlands are $35 per adult; a designated driver ticket is available for $15. Tickets can be purchased at Discovery Center, by calling 615.890.2300, ext. 236, or online at explorethedc.org/wine. All guests must be 21 or older.

Surrounded by the Murfree Spring Wetlands, this second annual fine wine event and progressive wine tasting features 150+ exceptional local and crafted wines, fine whiskies, bourbons, Scotches, brandies and cigars, and locally sourced small bites. Fourteen wine stations with wine experts available at each station to provide information about each wine, and a mark-your-favorite Wine Guide, are provided to guests. Door prizes featuring wine and wine packages will be awarded.

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"We want to invite the entire community to come out for this second annual wine-tasting event and support Discovery Center," said Tara MacDougall, Discovery Center CEO. "We are especially grateful to local leaders and business owners like Charlie Patel and Stones River Total Beverages, who is our presenting sponsor and the incredible energy behind this second annual event. Charlie feels strongly about supporting our community's children through Discovery Center. We also appreciate Mitchell Murphree and Five Senses for providing the fabulous food that our guests will enjoy that night. This event celebrates the 22 acres of protected wetlands that are located adjacent to Discovery Center and available every day for our community to visit."

Mitchell Murphree and Five Senses will provide small bites for guests that evening, with ingredients locally sourced. Proceeds from the event benefit Discovery Center's diverse programs and hands-on exhibits.

About the Discovery Center:

The Discovery Center is a non-profit youth museum dedicated to inspiring exploration, enhancing learning, and building confidence in children and young people through diverse programs and exhibits. The Discovery Center, located at 502 SE Broad Street, Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37130, is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Regular admission to Discovery Center is $6 per person; annual memberships also are available. For more information, call 615.890.2300 or visit explorethedc.org.

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