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FRANKLIN WINE FESTIVAL RAISES
Nov. 7, 2008 – The fourth annual Franklin Wine Festival, held Oct. 24, 2008, at The Factory in Franklin, Tenn., not only experienced record attendance, but generated $112,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters, a record. Supported by Nissan USA and other area firms, the event was hosted by Cool Springs Wines & Spirits. All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee, and 100 percent of the funds raised stay in the community, supporting the mission and programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee. The Franklin Wine Festival is the premier fundraising event in Middle Tennessee, a true celebration of wine, cuisine and culture unlike any other. Attendees enjoyed food and wine pairings from Middle Tennessee’s finest chefs, with an opportunity to sample over 300 wines. An expanded “high-octane” beer tasting was offered, as well as top-shelf scotch and cigar sampling. Attendees got into the spirit of fundraising by bidding on more than 80 items featured in the Festival Silent Auction, from hard-to-find wines, fabulous trips, gift certificates, artwork and more. “Community participation and support has been phenomenal”, said event chair, Sandy Draper. “This event has grown from raising $8,000 in 2005, the first year, to raising $112,000 just four years later in 2008. With the participation of community-minded companies backing a cause in which they believe, the next Franklin Wine Festival, scheduled for Oct. 2, 2009, promises to be the most successful event ever.”
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