Trash Talks. Innovations and Solutions for Middle Tennessee’s Solid Waste. With steady regional population growth, comes a steady increase in residential and commercial garbage disposal. Participants will learn more about what impacts solid waste has on the Middle Tennessee region and innovative solutions that business and community leaders are using to meet these challenges. Adventure Science Center, Jack Wood Hall, 800 Fort Negley Blvd. Wednesday, 9-10 a.m. Information

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13

Minority Business Academy: Human Resources and Staffing

Williamson, Inc. Power Room, 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 630. Parking 4000 Rush Street. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration needed. Information

WELL: Women Empowering Leadership and Learning

WELL is an initiative of the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce focused on strengthening relationships, tackling issues, developing solutions and building a community that empowers and embraces female leaders. Discussion: Are you aware of your surroundings? Situational awareness with Margaret & David Cole. 5:30-7 p.m. The Grand Inheritance, 198 Hix Lane, Gallatin. Reservations are required. Gallatin Chamber Member: $18, Non-member: $25. Information

THURSDAY, APRIL 14

Chamber Chat

A way of leading, informing and supporting Nashville Area Chamber members. Hear from Chamber staff about member benefits and involvement opportunities. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 500 11th Avenue North, Suite 200. 12:45-2 p.m. Registration required. Information

SATURDAY, APRIL 16

Parkinson’s Awareness Seminar

A free, in-person seminar to learn more about DBS Therapy. Guest speakers: Britt Stone, M.D., movement disorders neurologist, and Dario Englot, MS, Ph.D., M.D., DBS Neurosurgeon. Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbrite Avenue, Frank-lin. 9-11 a.m. Complimentary breakfast served before the seminar. Information

APRIL 16-22

Robertson County Cleanup Week

Robertson County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event, challenging churches, youth groups, school sports teams and civic clubs, businesses and employees, citizens and visitors. Notify the Chamber once your group chooses an area to clean. Information

SATURDAY, APRIL 23

Les Dames d’Escoffier event

Nashville Chapter: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium – a three-part series.

Nashville’s Food History: How Race Played and Continues to Play a Role, Yay Yay’s, 1821 Jefferson Street. Noon-2 p.m. Fee: $50 or $150 for all three. Event includes brunch, cocktail, presentation, mini-workshop and take-away material. Additional events: Saturday, April 23 and Saturday, May 21. Information