NASHVILLE TRAIN FIELD GUIDE
Steak, Strings and Southern Pines: Dining Aboard the Nashville Dinner Train
A 2.5-hour round-trip dinner service through rural South Georgia, this guide explains seating classes, menus, and what to expect aboard the Azalea Sprinter.
Steak, Strings and Southern Pines: Dining Aboard the Nashville Dinner Train.
The Nashville Dinner Train is a 2.5-hour rolling dining experience operated by the Azalea Sprinter that departs from Downtown Nashville (with an alternate departure in Willacoochee, Georgia) and travels a round-trip course through rural South Georgia, pairing plated meals and a cash bar with onboard atmosphere and service.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A 2.5-hour round trip through rural South Georgia
The outing is a 2.5-hour round-trip rail journey that runs from Downtown Nashville (or from Willacoochee, GA on select departures), carrying diners through rural South Georgia while providing dinner service and a cash bar.
Two distinct dining services: Club Car and Executive Class
Choose the lively Club Car with a 3-course menu—salad, steak, two sides, rolls and dessert—or the quiet Executive Class for an upscale 5-course meal featuring salad, soup, steak, lobster, two sides, rolls and dessert.
Seating from family tables to private caboose
Seating ranges from the family-friendly Club Car with movable chairs and power outlets, to the mahogany-paneled Executive Club Car with plush seats and wide windows, and a PV Caboose configured for private parties with captain's chairs, satellite TV, WiFi, a kitchenette and a private bathroom.
What the day feels like
What the trip feels like
Expect a seated, restaurant-style service that unfolds over a leisurely 2.5 hours as the train departs the town platform, threads into wooded South Georgia countryside and returns to its origin; onboard you’ll find full meal service, a cash bar and distinct atmospheres depending on your chosen car.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this trip — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The scheduled experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours; departures are offered at various times throughout the year from either Downtown Nashville or Downtown Willacoochee, Georgia.
If you have dietary concerns, list them in the comments when ordering tickets; Club Car seating includes power outlets for device charging.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Nashville Dinner Train experience?
The trip lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Where does the train depart from?
Dinner trains depart from Downtown Nashville, with an alternate departure available from Downtown Willacoochee, Georgia.
What dining options are available?
Club Car offers a 3-course menu (salad, steak, two sides, rolls and dessert); Executive Class provides a 5-course menu (salad, soup, steak, lobster, two sides, rolls and dessert).
Is there live music onboard?
Live music is available in the Club Car; the Executive Class is a quiet car without live music.
Are there private or family-friendly seating options?
Yes — Club Car is family-friendly with movable chairs and table space, and the PV Caboose can be booked for a private-railcar experience with amenities like satellite TV and WiFi.
What should I do about dietary restrictions?
If you have dietary concerns, list them in the comments when ordering tickets so the operator can be advised.