Young Professional Mixer. Join other Young Professional’s at Drake’s in Cool Springs for an after-hours networking event just for young professionals. Connect with local YPs, enjoy refreshments and build partnerships in a relaxed atmosphere. Drake’s Cool Springs, 553 Cool Springs Blvd. Free to attend, but registration needed. Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Information

THURSDAY, AUG. 24

Prosper Nashville Community Listening Event

Prosper Nashville is an effort to create a comprehensive economic development plan for Metro Nashville and Davidson County that will establish the vision and forward-looking approach to inclusive economic growth that is reflective of Metro Nashville’s increasingly diverse communities. This plan represents Metro’s next step in our pursuit of long-term economic growth that benefits all residents. This plan will set a course to enact frameworks, policies, institutional structures that elevate access to opportunity for historically marginalized communities and address historic economic disparities. 5:30-7p.m., Hadley Park Community Center Gymnasium, 1037 28th Ave N. Information

Business Before Hours

This informal, social networking event is designed to connect business professionals from across Rutherford County. Bring plenty of business cards. Presented by United Way of Rutherford and Cannon counties and MTSU Athletics. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for future members. No registration is required. 7:30-9 a.m. Aux Gym inside Murphy Center, 1320 Greenland Dr. Murfreesboro. Information

Multi-Employer Hiring Event

American Job Center, 119 Nashville Highway, Suite 106, Columbia. Noon- 2 p.m. United States Navy, Tennessee Army National Guard, Harness LLC, Waffle House, Ultium Cells, TJS, PDI, Staffmark, Hirequest, ESS. Information: 931 490-3800

Maury Alliance Young Professionals Mixer

Enjoy a drink and network with other young professionals at Taps off Main, 100 W. 7th St., Columbia. This casual event takes place on the fourth Thursday of each month and everyone is welcome. Information

FRIDAY, AUG. 25

Policy Talks

Williamson, Inc. Policy Talks is a monthly community forum featuring elected officials centered on the issues being discussed in the Tennessee Legislature and in Williamson County. Representatives are given a platform to discuss the issues in greater depth with their constituents. Columbia State Community College, Community Room - Building A, 1228 Liberty Pike. Free event, but please register to attend. 7:30-9 a.m. Information

Tailgate with the Titans

Join the Nashville Area Chamber and the Tennessee Titans for a pregame happy hour. Enjoy networking, two drink tickets and a ticket to see the Titans take on the New England Patriots. $80 per Chamber members. Space is limited. Extra tickets can be purchased. Tickets include game ticket, two drink tickets (beer, soda, & water), unlimited hamburgers, hot dogs, chips cookies and salad option, music, games and special appearances from T-Rac and Titans cheerleaders. 21 and older. 5:15-7:15 p.m.: registration and networking. Game after. All guests must be checked in by 7:30. Information

SATURDAY, AUG 26

Cornelia Fort Pickin’ Party

The monthly event will take place Cornelia Fort Airpark in East Nashville. Guests can expect stage performances by local artists, craft beer, family activities, food vendors and community pickin.’ Musicians are encouraged to bring banjos, fiddles, guitars, dobroes and mandolins for group pickin’ sessions. This event is open to all ages. Children 15 and younger do not require a ticket for entry with an adult ticket purchase. Tickets: $18 and older. 5:30 p.m. Performers: Brazilbilly, Bill and the Belles, and Southern Call. Cornelia Fort Airpark, 1199 Shadow Lane. All proceeds from the event series go toward revitalization projects at Shelby Park & Bottoms and Cornelia Fort Airpark. Information

SATURDAY, AUG. 26

Preservation Symposium and Awards

The Heritage Foundation of Williamson County’s annual preservation symposium brings nationally known speakers to discuss the values and future of historic preservation. The sixth annual symposium is titled «Preservation on The Frontlines” and will bring together preservation organizations, community leaders, residents, museum professionals, educators, students, architects and developers to discover preservation through education, advocacy and engaging storytelling. All attendees will receive a light breakfast and catered boxed lunches. History and Culture Center of Williamson County, 112 Bridge Street, Franklin. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Information

TUESDAY, AUG. 29

Clarksville Chamber: Women in Business

Enjoy this interactive keynote, national speaker and author, Jessica Stollings-Holder shares how to break down barriers that divide and build up awareness that unites and empowers all people to create a more inclusive and innovative future. Seating is limited. $50 for Members and $65 for Non-Members, Registration: [email protected] or 931 245-4342. 11:30 a.m. The Tanglewood House, 1601 Madison Street. Clarksville.