Minority Business Academy Marketing. Williamson, Inc., in partnership with Urban Campus and Core and Visit Franklin, had a study conducted to address the needs of minority-owned businesses in Williamson County. Data from the study showed that participants requested support in five main areas, and the Minority Business Academy was born. This five-part series will feature subject matter experts to discuss those topics. The programs are open to all minority-owned businesses and are free to attend with lunch provided. Attendance is limited to 25 per session, and participants do not have to attend all five sessions to participate. Williamson, Inc. Power Room, 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 630. Parking at 4000 Rush Street. Wednesday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free, includes lunch. Registration required. Information

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9

Maury Alliance Monthly Chamber Coffee

Join Maury Alliance, Baird - The Parker Group and the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Tennessee for the March Chamber Coffee. Free. Future members are welcome to attend. Coffee and lite refreshments will be served. Remember to bring your business cards. Boys & Girls Club, 210 W. 8th Street, Columbia. 9-10 a.m. Information

THURSDAY, MARCH 10

Candidate Forum

This event is hosted by the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Main Street Media, which will moderate the event. Registration is required for the in-person event and seating is limited. Vol State Community College, 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin. 6-8 p.m. Information

FRIDAY, MARCH 11

Maury Alliance Membership 101

Attend our Membership 101 session to learn how to maximize your membership and discover the many ways to get involved. You will also will learn about Maury Alliance and meet other new and existing members. Maury Alliance, 106 West 6th St. 1-2 p.m. Information

SATURDAY, MARCH 12

Gallatin Shamrock Run 5k & 10k

The 17th Gallatin Shamrock Run will follow a flat course through downtown Gallatin. 10K participants will run the 5K course twice and have a little more than 90 minutes to complete the race. Participants in the 5K will be grouped by estimated completion time and have 60 minutes to finish. Fee: $30 and up. 6:30-9 a.m. Information: 615 452-4000

MARCH 12-13

Clarksville Home Show 2022

An excellent opportunity to get a head start on spring home projects. Vendors will be available to help with landscaping ideas and home improvement projects. Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 8 Champion’s Way, Clarksville. $5. 11 and younger and active-duty military with valid ID admitted free. Information