VOL. 38 | NO. 27 | Friday, July 4, 2014
Real Estate Investors Network, Thursday, July 10: Wholesaling Subgroup. Network with wholesalers and buyers of single-family and multi-family real estate. 6 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd., STE 200, Nashville.
- Monday, July 14: Monthly Association Meeting. Breakout sessions and feature presentation on second Monday of each month. 5:30 p.m., FiftyForward Center, 174 Rains Ave., Nashville.
- Tuesday, July 15: REIN Lunch Network. Join active and experienced real estate investors 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Meet in a small group and enjoy lunch together with like-minded investors. Discuss trends and hot real estate topics of interest. 11:15 a.m., Dalt’s American Grill, 38 White Bridge Road, Nashville.
THURSDAY, JULY 10
NALS After Hours Silent Auction
The Nashville chapter of NALS, the association for legal professionals, will host its second annual NALS After Hours Silent Auction event at 6 p.m. at Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell and Berkowitz, PC, 211 Commerce Street, Suite 800 in Nashville. The event is free and open to the public. In its first year, the silent auction raised $3,350 for Legal Aid Society. Information: [email protected], www.nalsnashville.com.
Summer of Street Food
A gathering of 15 to 20 local food trucks. This event will take place every other Thursday through August 21. Trucks will be parked on Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North. Information: www.nashvillefoodtruckassociation.com/
Summer People’s Law School
People’s Law School is a free program that provides an overview of legal issues that a typical person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys, the weekly, one-hour classes will be held 6-7 p.m. on Thursdays at Cohn Learning Center, 4805 Park Ave., and at Wright Middle School, 180 McCall St. Complete schedule:
- July 10: Renter’s Rights. Learn your legal rights as a renter and how to assert them, what to look for in a lease, how to get your landlord to make repairs and more. This class will be held in Room 112. (Cohn)
- July 10: Social Security Options. How to apply for and get Social Security retirement, disability, spouse and child payments, Medicare health insurance, Supplemental Security Income disability and old age payments. (Wright)
- July 17: Medicaid for Nursing Home Care and Home Care. Covers how to get TennCare/Medicaid to pay for home and community-based services or care in a nursing home. (Cohn)
- July 17: Basics of Consumer Bankruptcy. Explains the different kinds of bankruptcy, who qualifies for them, what bankruptcy can and cannot do and tips on choosing a bankruptcy lawyer. (Wright)
Chamber North Quarterly Meeting
A series of quarterly meetings to discuss growth and activities, including public safety and traffic/transportation. A light breakfast and coffee will be served. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., Goodwill Industries of Middle TN, Inc., Lifsey Building, Room 120, 937 Herman Street. Information: www.nashvillechamber.com, 743-3053.
July 11-13
Uncle Dave Macon Days
Voted one of the best events in the Southeast, Uncle Dave Macon Days is a three-day, old-time festival that is filled with bluegrass and old-time music and dance contests, impromptu jam sessions, arts and crafts, demonstrations and workshops, a car show, kids’ activities and more. 10 a.m. each day, Cannonsburgh Village, 312 S. Front Street, Murfreesboro. Information: http://uncledavemacondays.com.
SATURDAY, JULY 12
Red, White and Brew
A benefit for The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, this event features red and white wine, local brews, tasty food, music and carnival games. 3-6 p.m. $35. Sevier Park, 3021 Lealand Lane, Nashville.
MONDAY, JULY 14
Candidates Forum
An opportunity to meet Democratic candidates running in the Aug. 7 primary & Nov. 4 general elections, sponsored by the Davidson County Democratic Party. 6-8 p.m., Nashville Farmers’ Market.
NashvilleNext
Learn more about and get involved in shaping the master plan for Nashville-Davidson County growth and development. NashvilleNext is a two-year process to update the city’s General Plan for the next 25 years, during which the county is expected to gain up to 200,000 new residents. Upcoming “lounges” this month include:
- Monday, July 14, 5-7 p.m., Bellevue United Methodist Church, 7501 Old Harding Pike
- Thursday, July 17, 5-7 p.m., Bellevue Baptist Church, 7400 Highway 70S
- Monday, July 21, 5-7 p.m., Harding Place YMCA, 411 Metroplex Drive
- Tuesday, July 22, 5-7 p.m., Blakemore United Methodist Church, 3601 West End Avenue
- Thursday, July 24, 5-7 p.m., Peacock Ballroom in Lenox Village, 6900 Lenox Village Drive
- Monday, July 28, 5-7 p.m., Coleman Community Center 384 Thompson Lane
- Tuesday, July 29, 5-7 p.m., Hermitage Community Center, 3720 James Kay Lane
- Thursday, July 31, 4:30-6:30 p.m., Easley Community Center, 1000 Edgehill Avenue
Information: http://www.nashville.gov/Government/NashvilleNext/Pick.aspx
TUESDAY, JULY 15
Social Enterprise Shared Interest Group
Contribute to the community of local, regional, national and international social entrepreneurs and learn about the movement from local and regional thought leaders. 8:30-9:30 a.m., Centresource Lab, 1312 Fifth Ave. N. Information: www.nashvillechamber.com, 743-3063.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16
Chamber West Monthly Networking Coffee
Chamber members in West Nashville network over breakfast and coffee. 8-9:15 a.m., Hampton Inn & Suites - Green Hills, 2324 Crestmoor Road. Information: www.nashvillechamber.com, 743-3053.
THURSDAY, JULY 17
Spark Series
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce is kicking off its new Spark Series, offering professional development workshops in partnership with c3/consulting. For teams or individuals, these full- and half-day workshops help organizations increase productivity, improve collaboration, enhance leadership skills and learn techniques for strategic planning. This workshop topic is “The Seven Separators of Facilitation Excellence,” and is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at C3 Consulting, LLC, 2975 Sidco Drive, Nashville. $400 per person for Chamber members, $550 per person for future members. Information: www.nashvillechamber.com, 743-3067. Additional sessions include:
- Wednesday, July 23: Strategy Boot Camp: From Vision to Execution. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Tuesday, Aug. 12: Negotiation: Strategies to Build Your Business. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Friday, Aug. 22: Breakthrough Thinking: Avoid Thinking Biases. 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Sept. 11: Strategy Boot Camp: From Vision to Execution. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Wednesday, Sept. 17: The Seven Separators of Facilitation Excellence. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 31
Eighth Annual Nashville Emerging Leader Awards
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and YP Nashville are proud to present the eighth annual Nashville Emerging Leader Awards. The NELAs recognize young professionals in 15 industry classifications who are excelling in their careers and making a difference in the community. Young professionals are one of the most important demographic groups in Nashville today. 5-10 p.m., Lipscomb University, Collins Alumni Auditorium, One University Park Drive. Information, visit www.nashvillechamber.com.