Depot offers a charming and memorable setting for community events
The Southwind – Monterey Depot Dining Car, a fully restored 1940s Santa Fe dining car, recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting at 1 E Depot Street in Monterey. The car has been brought back to life and is a “one-of-a-kind” venue.
The restaurant “brings a piece of rail history back to life, offering a charming and memorable setting for community events,” according to the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce, which was on hand for the event.
“Today we celebrated the grand opening of The Southwind – Monterey Depot’s Dining Car, a fully restored 1940s Santa Fe dining car now open for private parties and gatherings in the heart of Monterey.
Southwind – Monterey Depot Dining Car recently celebrated a ribbon-cutting.
This venue seats up to 50 guests.
“The project was made possible through the generous support of J&S Construction Company and is located just behind Monterey’s newest ice cream parlor, The Tennessee Central Soda Shop. Keep an eye out for updates on community events such as movies in the dining car, “Snacks on the Tracks” food truck days and more,” according to the Chamber.
For more information, call 931-839-2111, email depotadm@montereydepot.net, or visit HERE.
Photo courtesy of Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce.
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