Middle Tennessee Hiring Fair. Maj. Gen. Max Haston, Tennessee’s adjutant general, has announced a hiring fair open to National Guard members, reservists, spouses and all veterans, 1-4 p.m. at the Smyrna Towne Center, 100 Sam Ridley Parkway. The fair is being sponsored by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). Information: 613-5773, [email protected].

MONDAY, JULY 23

Middle Tennessee Genealogical Society

Genealogists Virginia Gooch Watson and Martha Orsborn Gerdeman will discuss beginning genealogy, focusing on where to begin, organization and records (at-home, county, military, cemetery, census, etc.). 10 a.m.-3 p.m., FiftyForward Knowles Center, 174 Rains Ave. Information: mtgs.org.

TUESDAY, JULY 24

Williamson Chamber Luncheon

July membership meeting at Cool Springs Conference Center, 700 Cool Springs Blvd., Franklin. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Speaker TBA. Information and reservations: 794-1225, [email protected].

SUNDAY, JULY 29

Battle of Franklin Trust 2012 Summer Concert Series

The Battle of Franklin Trust concert series continues with the South Street Players performing songs made famous in the 1970s. 1345 Carnton Lane, Franklin. Advance tickets available at The Carter House, Carnton Plantation and BancorpSouth in Franklin, 914 Murfreesboro Road. Advance tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 to 12. General admission at the gate for adults is $12, children 6 to 12 are $5 and children 5 and under are free. 6-8 p.m. Gates open at 4:30 pm. Patrons are also encouraged to bring lounging items such as chairs or blankets. Information: battleoffranklintrust.org.

THROUGH SEPT 2

Treehouses: Great Works of Literature

Cheekwood has selected seven designers for its 2012 summer outdoor exhibition. Opening Memorial Day weekend, Treehouses focuses on great works of literature with whimsical and traditional Treehouses in the landscape at Cheekwood. This exhibition celebrates the 10-year anniversary of the first summer exhibition at Cheekwood, Terrific Treehouses. Previous exhibitions also include Playhouses and Forts, Big Bugs and, most recently, Happily Ever After. Information: Cheekwood.org.