Impact Tour: Williamson County Animal Center. Impact Tours allow unprecedented access to nonprofits serving Williamson County. Tours provide an on-site look into the organization’s mission and one-on-one time with its leadership. Get a firsthand look at the mission and vision of WCAC, meet the leadership, view the new facility and experience adorable puppies and kittens. Williamson County Animal Center, 1006 Grigsby Hayes Court, Franklin. Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. free event. Information

WEDNESDAY, DEC. 14

Monthly Chamber Coffee

Join Maury Alliance for the December Chamber Coffee hosted by Caledonian Financial. This is a free networking event and members and future members are welcome to attend, remember to bring plenty of business cards. Coffee and lite refreshments will be served. 708 N Main Street, Columbia. 9-10 a.m. Information

THURSDAY, DEC. 15

Business Before Hours

This informal, social networking event is designed to connect you with business professionals from across Rutherford County. Bring plenty of business cards. FirstBank-Memorial Blvd., 615 Memorial Blvd. 7:30-9 a.m. $5 for members, $15 for future members. No registration required. Information

Talent Solutions Forum- Apprenticeships

Learn how employers leverage apprenticeship programs to attract, prepare and retain their workforce. The Tennessee Department of Labor, Stansell Electric, and the Greater Nashville Technology Council will have an in-depth discussion on current apprenticeship programs, spanning various industries and their future. Nashville State Community College, 120 White Bridge Road, H Building Auditorium. Free, but registration required. Information

Business Studio: Doing Business with Metro

This resource center for small and midsized businesses is designed to help companies build a business, connect with customers and discover new ideas through workshops, networking opportunities and business matchmaking tools. Speaker: Jerval Watson, Metro Government’s Business Development Officer. Find out how your small business can do business with Metro Government. This virtual event is free for Chamber members to attend, but registration is required. Noon -1 p.m. Information

THROUGH DEC. 15

Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Donate new, unwrapped toys for local children. Hendersonville Chamber,100 Country Club Drive, #104; Gallatin Chamber, 118 W Main Street, Gallatin, or the office of Takacs McGinnis, 104 Wyncrest Way, Hendersonville. Information: 615-824-2571

THROUGH DEC. 24

Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights

This attraction is the country’s largest Chinese lantern festival and will feature a 200-foot-long dragon, holiday-themed scenes, over 1,000 silk lanterns and decorated displays. Santa will visit each night Nov. 25-Dec. 24. Single night admission: Adults & teens: $19, Children: (2-12) $15. Members receive $2 off admission. Parking: $8 per car. Information

THURSDAY, DEC. 22

Marshmallow Hikes

Spend time with family and friend during a pleasant hike in the wintery woods followed by roasted marshmallow and hot chocolate. The annual Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hikes take place on select dates in the winter months. Fee: $10 per hiker. Hike start times: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road South, Brentwood. Additional dates: Dec. 23,27,28,29, 30 and 31. Jan. 7, 14. Information