Vanderbilt Williamson Presents Taste of Williamson at CoolSprings Galleria

03/04/2010

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Jennifer Cardwell, Marketing Specialist
CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
615.771.2050 x239

Vanderbilt Williamson Presents
Taste of Williamson at CoolSprings Galleria
to benefit United Way of Williamson County

Franklin, TN (March 4, 2010) The eighth annual Taste of Williamson at CoolSprings Galleria, hosted by the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber and CoolSprings Galleria benefiting the United Way of Williamson County, announces event sponsors and a partial list of participating restaurants. Vanderbilt Presents Taste of Williamson at CoolSprings Galleria will be held on March 21 from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. and will delight attendee's taste buds as the food extravaganza features the area's best restaurants, caterers and hotels offering "tastes" of their favorite creations. A few of the restaurants to be featured at this year's event are Amerigo, Wild Ginger, Arrington Vineyards, Bosco's, Virago, Lime, Whiskey Kitchen, Wolfgang Puck Express, Cascades American Café, Cozymel's, Chili's of Brentwood, Cajun Steamers, Findley's Irish Pub, Whole Foods, Honeybaked Ham, Beef O'Brady, Blue Coast Burrito, Tee's Fireside Café, Lorraine's (Franklin Cool Springs Marriott), Gigi's Cupcakes, Famous Dave's, A Dream Come True Events and Catering, Angelo, Boudreaux and Bubba's Catering, A Cowboy Town, Swanky's Taco Shop, Vanishing Gourmet Catering, Krispy Kreme, and Corky's BBQ. For a complete list of restaurants, please visit www.tasteofwilliamson.com.

"We feel that the restaurants participating in this year's event will make the 2010 event our most successful Taste event to date," said CoolSprings Galleria General Manager David Meadows. "We are truly committed to this annual event as it provides the perfect opportunity for us to give back to United Way of Williamson County, partner with the charitable community, and provide a fun-filled evening for all in attendance."

In it's eighth consecutive successful year, Taste of Williamson at CoolSprings Galleria (previously Taste of Cool Springs) is presented this year by Vanderbilt Williamson, who is the presenting sponsor for this tasty event. Other sponsors include: Southern Exposure Magazine, Mix 92.9 Lite Rock Favorites, Coca-Cola, Boonedocks Distribution LLC, Franklin Synergy Bank, The Tennessean - Williamson A.M., Alphagraphics, WSMV - Channel 4, The Williamson Herald, VIP Williamson County Magazine, Peroni Italy, Art Growden Visual Communications, FastSigns, aloft Nashville-Cool Springs, and MillerCoors LLC.

Vanderbilt Williamson Presents Taste of Williamson at CoolSprings Galleria is a unique forum that allows ticketed guests to sample specialty foods, meet chefs, and sip wine or beer while enjoying great musical entertainment -all in support of United Way of Williamson County. Over the past seven years, the event has donated over $138,000 to the United Way of Williamson County and its partner agencies. "This is a great must-attend event that is held in support of United Way and we are grateful to work with Vanderbilt Williamson, CoolSprings Galleria and the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce," said Ann Buchanan, President of United Way of Williamson County.

Awards will be presented for People's Choice and Best Presentation. The People's Choice Award is voted on by attendees and is based on "great food, great service and a great time." The Best Presentation Award ranks merchants based on categories such as atmosphere, display, etc. Judges for the Best Presentation Award 2010 include:

Jennifer Vickery WSMV More at Midday Host
Bryan Sargent Mix 92.9 Weekday Afternoon DJ
Robbie Beal Williamson County Circuit Court Judge
Cindi Parmenter Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce President

Wild Ginger has been the recipient of the Best Presentation award in 2008 and 2009. The People's Choice Award in 2009 went to Old Hickory Steakhouse at Gaylord Opryland.

Tickets for the event are $35 in advance ($40 at the door) and $20 of each ticket price is a tax-deductible charitable donation. Group rates are available by calling the United Way of Williamson County at 615-771-2312. Tickets are now available online at Tasteofwilliamson.com and at United Way agencies, Guest Services at CoolSprings Galleria, Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce, First Farmers & Merchants Bank, Franklin Synergy Bank, Reliant Bank, and the United Way of Williamson County.

There are still spaces available for restaurants/caterers/hotels interested in showcasing their delectable creations. To find out how your business can participate, contact Connie Albright-Manteris at the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce at 373-1595 or Kim Menifee at WSMV at 481-7925.

Visit www.Tasteofwilliamson.com for more details on the delicious foods the restaurants intend to serve, updated list of participating restaurants, entertainment for the evening, ticket locations and prize giveaways. You may also contact United Way of Williamson County, 615-771-2312.

About CoolSprings Galleria
Developed, owned and managed by CBL & Associates Properties, Inc. of Chattanooga, Tennessee, (NYSE:CBL), CoolSprings Galleria is a more than one million square-foot super-regional shopping destination featuring more than 150 stores and eateries and is anchored by Belk, Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's and Sears. The mall is conveniently located off I-65 at exit 69 Galleria Boulevard just fifteen miles south of Nashville. For more information, about CoolSprings Galleria visit www.CoolSpringsGalleria.com.

About the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce
The Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1955 and it serves more than 1000 members representing 750 businesses in the middle Tennessee area. For more information regarding the Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce, please visit www.brentwood.org.

About the United Way of Williamson County
United Way of Williamson County is dedicated to advancing the common good and creating opportunities for a good life for all. LIVE UNITED^TM is a call to action for everyone to become part of the change. To contribute or learn more about United Way of Williamson County please visit: www.uwwc.org or call the office at 615-771-2312.

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