Federal Contractors in Tennessee: Preparing for March 1 Sequestration Budget Cuts. Baker Donelson government contracts attorneys will discuss today the effects of sequestration on federal contractors at this complimentary breakfast briefing. On March 1, 2013, the federal budget is scheduled to be reduced automatically by $1.2 trillion. Congress created this deficit reduction device as part of the so-called “sequestration” plan under the Budget Control Act of 2011. Even if congressional action is taken before March 1, the spending limits necessary to avoid sequestration will have a dramatic impact on federal contracting programs. RSVP at [email protected].

THURSDAY, FEB. 14

Rutherford County Commission

6 p.m., Rutherford County Courthouse.

THROUGH FEB. 18

Emancipation Proclamation Viewing

The Emancipation Proclamation will be on view in conjunction with the Discovering the Civil War exhibition from Washington D.C.’s National Archives. The document, which is making its only southeastern U.S. stop in Nashville, will only be on view here for 72 hours which is being spread over seven days. Tennessee State Museum 5th Ave. & Deaderick Streets. Information: 741-2692, tnmuseum.org.

SATURDAY, FEB. 16

NashvilleNext Kickoff Event

NashvilleNext is a county-wide vision for Nashville’s future. Input from residents will help shape how Nashville works, plays and grows during the next 25 years. This session features Mayor Karl Dean and former Maryland Gov. Parris Glendening, president of Smart Growth America’s Leadership Institute. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Information: 862-6398.

MONDAY, FEB. 18

Dickson County Commission Meeting

7 p.m., 4 Court Square, Charlotte. Information: 789-7003

FEB. 18-19

Nashville Zoo Job Fair

For anyone interested in summer employment. Job openings include food service, retail, maintenance and guest services. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Zoo’s Croft Center. Information: 833-1534, nashvillezoo.org.