Small Business Tax Workshop Series. Join the Tennessee Small Business Development Center for this online opportunity to learn the ins and outs of small business taxes with the IRS. Throughout October, the TSBDC will be answering questions to help small-business owners understand the tax process better. Topic: Tax deposits and filing a return to report payroll taxes and hiring people who live in the U.S. who are not citizens. Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. Register to participate. Information

THROUGH OCT. 27

Nashville Fall Festival

Guests can expect an elaborate corn maze, tethered hot air balloon rides and helicopter rides on select days, a pumpkin patch, hayrides, children’s activities, fall decorations and numerous pumpkins for sale on a 66-acre farm along the South Harpeth River. Friday through Sunday each week. Fee: adults $20, children (7-13) $10, 6 and younger free. Friday: 3 p.m.-dark, Saturday: 9 a.m.-dark, Sunday: noon-dark. 8687 Old Harding Pike. Information

Cheekwood Harvest

Featuring more than 75,000 pumpkins with three pumpkin houses, sweeps of more than 4,000 chrysanthemums and a nine-foot-tall P’mumkin topiary made of orange mums arranged in the shape of a giant pumpkin. Photo opportunities, music and a beer garden each weekend. Round out the day by picking out a pumpkin to take home and carve with the family. Information

THROUGH OCT. 31

Boo at the Zoo

Trick-or-treating, animal shows, pick-and-paint pumpkins and more. Fee: $23 Friday-Sunday and $19 Monday-Thursday. 5-9 p.m. Information

Ghost Tours at the Hermitage

Tours begin in the Andrew Jackson Center breezeway and include a discounted wine tasting for guests 21 and older. 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. A portion of all sales will support the Andrew Jackson Foundation. Information

THURSDAY, OCT. 24

Business before Hours

This informal, social networking event is designed to connect business professionals from across Rutherford County. Bring plenty of business cards. $10 for members and $20 for future members. No registration is required. Middle Tennessee Electric, 555 New Salem Highway. 7:30-9 a.m. Information

Young Professionals Coffee

Network with other young professionals at this event hosted by Towne Coffee. 1201 N. Commerce Court, 8-9 a.m. Information

Third annual Battle of the Badges

Proceeds benefit Sumner/Macon Special Olympics. Police officers and Fireman from Gallatin, Hendersonville, Goodlettsville, Sumner County Sheriffs and Clarksville compete for a great cause. Liberty Creek High School, 100 Wolfpack Way. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $5, 18 and younger free. Information

2024 Taste of Wilson County

Proceeds benefit the Wilson County Business & Education Coalition, a division of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce. The Wilson County Business & Education Coalition uses these funds for the annual Teacher Grant Extra Mile Educator Program. These grants provide essential funding for classroom resources, projects and professional development which help local teachers. Wilson Bank & Trust West Lawn, 623 West Main, 5:30-8 p.m. tickets: $35 VIP, $25 adult, $8 children. 5 and younger admitted free. Information

Women Empowering Leadership and Learning

WELL is an initiative of the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce focused on strengthening relationships, tackling issues, developing solutions and building a community that empowers and embraces female leaders. Amy Gleaves, certified life coach, is the guest speaker. Topic: how to end the year better than you started it. The Station, 117 W Main St. 5:30-7 p.m. Information

FRIDAY, OCT. 25

Good Morning Gallatin

Join Gallatin Chamber members for this series. Guest Speaker: Sumner County Sheriff Eric Craddock. Registration is required and open to members of the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce. A light breakfast will be provided. The Station, 117 W. Main St. 7:30-9 a.m. Fee: $20 This is Chamber members only. Information

TUESDAY, OCT. 29

Talent Solutions Forum

“Partnering with Community Organizations for Workforce Success.” This event will feature a presentation and expert panel discussion highlighting employers who have partnered with community-based organizations to address their talent needs. Location and more details to come. 8:30-10 a.m. Free to attend. Information

YP Learning Series

“Peak Performance: Strategies to Elevate Your Leadership.” This program is free for YP Nashville Partner Organizations. Cap off the series with advanced techniques to enhance your leadership capabilities. Learn about conflict resolution, team dynamics, strategic decision making and how to inspire innovation and creativity within your team. 4:30-6 p.m. Free for YP Nashville Partner Organization members. Future members $30, Chamber member: $15. Information

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30

Meet the Mayor

An open forum for residents to connect with Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto and his staff. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, 149 Public Square. 1- 2 p.m. Information