Second Ave. Design Input Community Meeting. Metro Planning Department, Civic Design Center, NDOT, GHP, Hawkins Partners and Kimley-Horn, will host a virtual public meeting to preview draft design concepts for First Ave. N., Second Ave. N. and Riverfront Park. Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Register

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 20

Maury Alliance - Social Media Workshop

This Social Media Workshop is geared toward paid advertising. Facebook and Instagram will be covered. All retailers are welcome to attend. Maury Alliance, downstairs conference room, 106 West Sixth Street. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information

Intro Nashville Program: Virtual Informational Session

Intro Nashville provides participants with the tools that help unlock connections to the city. In a multiday, immersive format, participants discover what makes the region unique, Nashville’s history, the region’s economy, the inner working of our public and private sectors while establishing new relationships with local business and community leaders. This virtual information session will share the benefits and value of the Intro Nashville Program. Register to receive your Zoom information. 10-10:30 a.m. Information

Gallatin Young Professionals – Let’s Get Lunch

Join other young professionals in the Gallatin area as they visit local eateries each month. Prince Street Pizza & Pub, 123 E. Prince Street. Dutch style. 11:30 a.m.-12:30. Information

Women in Business Lunch – Maury Alliance

Speaker: Claire Crowell, founder & CEO of Hattie Jane’s Creamery. Puckett’s, 15 Public Square, Columbia. Members $20, non-members $25. Information

THURSDAY, OCT. 21

Membership 101 - Maury Alliance

An opportunity to maximize your membership and discover way to get involved with other chamber members. Maury Alliance, downstairs conference room. 106 West Sixth Street. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Information

Clarksville Chamber of Commerce Business after Hours

An opportunity to make meaningful business connections. Five Star Media Group, 1640 Old Russellville Pike. Free. No registration required. 5-7 p.m. Information

THROUGH OCT. 30

Boo at the Zoo

The nights feature carnival games, bounce houses, a corn pit, a hayride, trick-or-treating, animal shows, science shows and more. 5-9 p.m. Fee: Friday-Sunday $20, Tuesday-Thursday $18. Children younger than 2 are free. Nashville Zoo, 3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville. Information

OCT. 21-22

Rippavilla Plantation Tours

Tours will focus on sharing the stories of the Cheairs family and the Battle of Spring Hill, which was pivotal in understanding why there was a battle in Franklin the following day. Tickets are $25 and limited. 6-7 p.m. Rippavilla, 5700 Main Street, Spring Hill. Information

OCT. 23-24

Centennial Craft Festival

Free fall celebration featuring a variety of local food, drinks, music and handmade goods in the Musicians Corner area of Centennial Park, West End and 27th Avenue. A program of Centennial Park Conservancy. Information

MONDAY, OCT. 25

Gallatin Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon

Mayor Paige Brown will speak on the state of the city. EPIC Event Center, 392 W. Main Street, Gallatin. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $18 for member early registration, $20 after Friday deadline, $25 at the door or non-members. Reservations are required. Information

TUESDAY, OCT. 26

Gallatin Networking Power Lunch

Join other Gallatin Chamber Members and visit various eateries in Gallatin to network with like-minded professionals. Cancun Lagoon, 382 Sumner Hall Dr. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Information

Williamson Chamber: Women in Business Mixer

Party Fowl Cool Springs, 1914 Galleria Blvd., Franklin. 4-6 p.m. Free. Registration required for this event. Information

OCT. 28-31

Ghost Tours at The Hermitage

A haunted tour of the mansion, grounds and cemetery. Fee: $35 for Hermitage members and $40 for non-members. Not recommended for guests younger than 12. Two tours nightly, 7, 9 p.m. Tours happen rain or shine and no refunds. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Nashville. Information

FRIDAY, OCT. 29

Policy Talks

A monthly community forum featuring elected officials discussing issues of interest to the Tennessee Legislature and Williamson County. Representatives are given a platform to discuss the issues in greater depth with their constituents. Columbia State Community College, Community Room Building A, 1226 Liberty Pike, Franklin. 7:30-8:30 a.m. No charge for Williamson, Inc. Business Partners & Guests, open to the general public. Information

TUESDAY, NOV. 2

Williamson County State of the Schools

Updates from Williamson County School Superintendent Jason Golden and Franklin Special School District Superintendent Dr. David Snowden. Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin. 11 a.m. door open, Noon. $85 for members, $100 for non-members, guests, $1,500 company table of 10. Lunch provided by Corky’s. Information

SATURDAY, NOV. 6

Veterans Day Breakfast

Annual Veterans Day breakfast to celebrate and honor the men and women in uniform. Keynote Speaker: Carlton W. Kent, who served as the 16th sergeant major of the U.S. Marine Corps. Military & civilian business casual. Member and non-members $25. APSU’s Morgan University Center, 601 College Street, Clarksville. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Information