Why Tennessee Finally Matters: A 2016 Presidential Primary Preview. Join the Nashville Chamber of Commerce and Mercury for a bipartisan discussion and Q&A about the 2016 presidential primaries and the impact the next president and Congress will have on the business and health care environment internationally, domestically and in Nashville. Panelists are John Greer, the Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Professor of Political Science, co-director of the Vanderbilt Poll, and vice provost of academic and strategic affairs for Vanderbilt University; Vin Weber, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1993 representing Minnesota’s 2nd Congressional District; Erick Mullen, a Washington insider, having spent the past 25 years on Capitol Hill and on the campaign trail for top Democrats such as Hillary Clinton, Sen. Chuck Schumer and former Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Wes Clark. Thursday, 7:30-9:30 a.m., Baker Donelson Special Event Center, 211 Commerce Street, Nashville. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3063

THURSDAY, FEB. 25

Business Studio Workshop: Financial Growth Management

Attendees will learn best practices to forecast and budget for growth while identifying financial indicators to help you track and measure your financial performance. Also discussed will be the current state of the lending market and what options are available for small business owners in need of capital to grow their business. 3-5 p.m., Refinery Nashville, 438 Houston Street, Suite 263, Nashville. Information: nashvillechamber.com, 743-3060

Real Estate Investors Network

Notes Focus Group. For those interested in buying and selling notes. 11:30 a.m., The Egg and I, 1000 Meridian Blvd, Suite 118, Franklin. Information: www.rein.org

SATURDAY, FEB. 27

Community Supported Agriculture Fair

The Nashville Farmers Market and Local Table Magazine will host the second Annual CSA Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event is free and gives the public a chance to meet farmers, discuss individual growing methods, harvest schedules and pick up locations. General information on what a CSA is and how it works will be available. Each farmer will have a booth with photos of their farms, lists of the products they grow, how they grow and where they have their pick ups. Information: http://nashvillefarmersmarket.org/event/csa_fair

Wine in the Winter

The inaugural Wine in the Winter offers the opportunity to sample wines from around the world at the Hilton Nashville Downtown. Wine in the Winter is the sister event to Wine on the River, which sells out every year. Admission includes a souvenir glass, all beverage samples, hors d’oeuvres and a donation to The District. VIP tickets are also available. $65-$100. 4-8 p.m. Information: www.nashvilledowntown.com/do/wine-in-the-winter

SATURDAY, MARCH 5

Old House Fair

The Metropolitan Historical Commission Foundation and partners will host the 2016 Old House Fair, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at the Sevier Park Community Center, 3021 Lealand Avenue. The Old House Fair is a free day-long festival showcasing new ideas, practical advice, innovative materials and quality services for homeowners to learn more about sustainable and historic products and services, and gain tips for planning and executing projects. Information and schedule of presentations: www.nashville.gov/Historical-Commission/Events-and-Programs/Old-House-Fair.aspx

TUESDAY, MARCH 8

Sales & Marketing Career Fair

HireLive, a national career service company specializing in sales, retail and management career fairs, is hosting an event at the Embassy Suite Hotel, 10 Century Blvd., Nashville. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Email resumes to [email protected]. Bring 10-15 resumes. Dress is business professional. Information: www.HireLive.com

THROUGH MARCH 10

Wedding Dresses Through The Decades

Enjoy traveling through time as you walk among MORE THAN 50 gowns that are being placed on loan and exhibited, most for the first time. The “Wedding Dresses Through the Decades” exhibit at Oaklands Mansion (900 North Maney Avenue, Murfreesboro) is presented Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Special Friday evening openings will take place Jan. 22, Feb. 5 & 19, and again Mar. 4, 4-8 p.m.