Williamson Chamber Young Professionals Focus Luncheon. Guest Speaker will be Tom Hansen, vice president of sales Lightening 100. Topic: “Hay Bales to Sale.” Belmont University Inman Center. Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration required. Information: williamsonchamber.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11

Nashville Chamber Member Orientation

Learn about member benefits and involvement opportunities from Chamber staff, as well as how your business plays a role in the Chamber’s mission of creating regional economic prosperity. Lunch will be provided. Free to new members, pre-register by May 6. 211 Commerce. Information: nashvillechamber.com

Wilson Chamber: Connect Lebanon

Build your business referral network. Shoney’s restaurant, 814 South Cumberland, Lebanon. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free Event (breakfast is Dutch treat). Information: 339-7447

FRIDAY, MAY 13

Republican Party Statesmen’s Dinner

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley will be the Keynote speaker at the annual Republican Party Statesmen’s Dinner. This year’s Statesmen’s Dinner will focus on honoring the legacy of the late U.S. Senator Fred Thompson. Music City Center Grand Ballroom. Reception 5:30 p.m. Dinner and Keynote address, 6:30 p.m. Information: www.StatesmansDinner.com

SUNDAY, MAY 15

Carrie’s Crawfish Boil

The Battle of Franklin Trust launches the inaugural event with all proceeds to benefit the trust. The casual, family-friendly crawfish boil will be held 1-3 p.m. at Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle in Franklin. Guests can look forward to yard games, live music by Boy Named Banjo and a free vintage baseball game in the Carnton Plantation field. Tickets are $30 and include a crawfish plate with sausage, corn, potatoes, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages. Information: www.boft.org

TUEDAY, MAY 17

Williamson Chamber Membership Meeting

Topic: Magnetic: The Art of Attracting Business, speaker Joe Calloway, a business author, consultant and speaker whose client list includes Coca Cola, Verizon, Cadillac and American Express. Calloway is the author of Be the Best at What Matters Most and five other business books including Becoming A Category of One: How Extraordinary Companies Transcend Commodity And Defy Comparison. His newest book is Magnetic: Embassy Suites, 820 Crescent Centre Drive, Franklin. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fees: $35 Chamber members, $55 Guests. Information: www.williamsonchamber.com

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18

Chamber West Monthly Networking Coffee

Come network with Chamber members in your area over breakfast and coffee. Learn more about Chamber West’s initiatives and find out how you can get involved in the continued success of this area. Hampton Inn & Suites Green Hills, 2324 Crestmoor Rd. 8:00-9:15 a.m. This is a free event, but registration is required. Information: www.nashvillechamber.com

Williamson County Young Professionals Connect

Join us for this month’s YP Connect at Brewhouse South for drinks, appetizers and networking. An afterhours networking opportunity. 1855 Galleria Blvd., Franklin. 5-7 p.m. Information: williamsonchamber.com

THURSDAY, MAY 19

Street Food Thursday

Local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North. Every other Thursday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

SATURDAY, MAY 21

Nashville Wine and Food Festival

Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park in the area located directly behind the Nashville Farmers Market from 12-4 p.m. and will benefit the Nashville Symphony. Participants will gather to enjoy 150+ top-notch wines from over 30 of the country’s premier wineries paired with delicious bites from some of Nashville’s top restaurants. In addition to great wines and food, this festival also seeks to educate attendees and will feature food demonstrations from local chefs and wine seminars by winemakers from all over the country. The event will serve as a more intimate affair where consumers can interact with chefs, wine makers and food artisans. And we are in Nashville...so of course there will be plenty of live music! The event will feature great local bands performing at various locations throughout the festival. Additional festival highlights include a Beer Garden, cocktail lounge, local vendors, and much more! Tickets are now on sale. General admission tickets can be purchased for $79 and VIP tickets are $129. Information: www.thenashvillewineandfoodfestival.com.

Capitol District Street Fair

A one-day outdoor music and community celebration with food, lawn games, music and local vendors located in Morgan Park in the heart of Germantown, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Capitol District is a proud partner of Tour de Nash, Nashville’s largest urban bike ride –which will start and finish at Capitol District Street Fair. Capitol District is also a benefit for Crossroads Pets a neighborhood “pet store” where rescued dogs and cats are available for adoption and your people receive mentoring, job training and the opportunity to experience the unconditional love of animals. Music featuring The Future, Jet Black Alley Cat, Jimmy Charles Band, Kaela Kinney and more. Fees: Free and open to the public. Information: www.capitoldistrictstreetfair.com

Day of the Family

Snake your way to the Day of the Family at Montgomery Bell State Park Visitor’s Center. Ranger presentation about reptiles begins at 10 a.m., then at 11 a.m. there will be reptile crafts for children. Family hiking will also be available that morning. Plan now to spend a fun filled day with your family. Information: dicksoncountychamber.com