Goodlettsville Chamber Luncheon. Monthly membership luncheon, begins with networking and spotlights on business. Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. GoodNaz Church, 400 Loretta Drive, Goodlettsville. Fees: $15 for members and $17 for non-members. Information: www.goodlettsvillechamber.com

THROUGH JAN. 3

Holiday Lights at Cheekwood

Featuring one million lights illuminating gardens. 5-10 p.m. daily. Closed on Mondays and Christmas Day. Fee: Non-member advance, $20 adult, $15 ages 3-17. Advance member pricing: $15 adult, $10 ages 3-17. Parking $5. 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville. Information: https://cheekwood.org/tickets

DEC. 15-16

Tennessee Renewable Energy & Economic Development Conference

This year’s conference will highlight a variety of renewable energy technologies, case studies and opportunities. Keynote address given by Mike McWherter, TVA Board member. Tennessee Tech University. Information: [email protected], 931 372-3306

SATURDAY, DEC. 17

Holiday Market Place 2016

Shop Nashville Farmers’ Market’s local artisans and crafters for handmade, one-of-a-kind gifts, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Also enjoy warm seasonal beverages, like hot cocoa and peppermint mochas, decorate a Christmas cookie and enjoy a song from its troupe of roaming carolers. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Information: http://nashvillefarmersmarket.org/event/holiday_market_place_2016

Christmas In Carrie’s Attic

The children will be read A Visit from St. Nicholas (aka ‘Twas the night before Christmas), make Old fashioned Christmas cards and ornaments and may even be visited by old Saint Nicholas himself. Reservations are required. Fee: $15/child. Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin.

MONDAY, DEC. 19

2016 Education Report Card For Metro Nashville Public Schools

Please join the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and co-chairs Harry Allen of Pinnacle Bank and Katherine McElroy of c3/Consulting, as we present the 2016 Education Report Card for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. This year marks the 25th edition of the Report Card. The Nashville Area Chamber annually convenes a diverse committee of business and community volunteers to evaluate the progress of Nashville’s public school system. Each year, they offer recommendations for continuous improvement efforts based on research, data, interviews, and overall assessment of Metro Nashville Public Schools. Adventure Science Center, 800 Fort Negley Blvd., Nashville. 10-11:30 a.m. Free event, but registration is required. Information: www.nashvillechamber.com

TUESDAY, DEC. 20

Real Estate Investors Network

Holiday Party: Deals, Deals, Deals. Learn where investors find and sell deals, as well as the mechanics of various deals. 6:30 p.m., Nashville. Information: www.reintn.org.