Tennessee Local Food Summit. This year’s free virtual food summit series will bring together farmers, gardeners and the food service workers with national experts, policymakers and local institutions to learn and discuss ideas to strengthen our local and regional food system. The summit will be held virtually through a weekly series of panel discussions every Thursday evening at 7 p.m., as a compilation and next steps to improve our local food system. Top organizations and changemakers in the food system will focus on different topics each week, these include: Nov. 12: Building a more just and equitable food system in Middle Tennessee hosted by Society of St. Andrew; Nov. 19: Learn about cooperatives hosted by the Center for Cooperative Development; Dec. 3: Jeff Poppen, the Barefoot Farmer, and Jim Embry of the slow food movement and the Sustainable Community’s Network will recap and discuss where we go from here. Information and registration

THURSDAY, NOV. 12

Gallatin Lunch Leads Exchange

The Chamber Leads Exchange groups are designed to develop a trust circle of individuals from various industries, building a network of relationships to share referrals and sales leads within the group. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. American Job Center, 1598 Greenlea Blvd. Applications to apply for a seat in the morning or lunch groups are available to Bronze level members and higher. Both groups meet bimonthly. Information: 615 452-4000.

Chamber Chat

An opportunity to learn how membership in the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce can help businesses play a key role in the Chamber’s mission of creating regional economic prosperity. Webex presentation. 1-2 p.m. Dial-in Information

Cheatham County Historical & Genealogical Association

Meeting for the Cheatham County Historical and Genealogical Association, Cheatham County Public Library, 188 County Services Drive. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information