Chamber Midtown Speed Networking. Expand your network, build new relationships and grow your business with this in-person networking opportunity, speed networking with Chamber Midtown. Bring plenty of business cards for the connections you will make at this event. More details will be sent by email the day before the program. Wednesday, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Free to chamber members, $35 for future member. Information

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

Coffee & Connect

An opportunity to network with other young professionals of Gallatin at The Guilty Grind, 102 N. Water Ave. 8-9 a.m. Attendee is responsible for their own purchases. Please register to attend. Information

Local Business Collective (formerly Retail Committee)

This monthly meeting is for retailers, Maury Alliance Staff, and city officials to get together and brainstorm ideas and best practices for the small business community of Maury County. All retailers are welcome to attend. Maury Alliance downstairs conference room, 106 West 6 Street. Information

Leads Exchange

Connect with fellow members while gaining exposure for your business at our monthly Member Connects. Member Connect is a facilitated, small group networking opportunity allowing each attendee to talk about their business in an intentional way. Williamson, Inc. Power Room, 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 630, Franklin. Parking 4000 Rush Street. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free to attend. Information

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

The Pitch

Participants have 60 seconds to pitch their business to a room full of leads during this members-only event. The Pitch is presented by Crimson Security Service. Breakfast is provided, and registration is required. Cancellation policy: Please note that all event registrations are non-refundable. Only one representative per company. Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, 3050 Medical Center Parkway. 8-9 a.m. Information

Lebanon Wilson County Chamber’s Charter Day Picnic

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Lebanon Wilson County Chamber. Event held on the Cumberland University lawn, 1 Cumberland Drive. Food from local food trucks, games, live music, Chamber History and more. 4-7 p.m. RSVP required. Bring lawn chairs or blanket. Information

Swanky Southern Nights Live

A benefit show for Room in the Inn’s Grace House, featuring Marty Raybon of Shenandoah, Brenda Lynn Allen, Jack Plant and Makky Kaylor. 5:30 -9 p.m. 812 S High Street. Information

THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

DCDP Fall Honors Dinner

Keynote speaker: Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky. Loews Nashville Hotel at Vanderbilt Plaza, 2100 W West End Ave. 6 p.m. Information

FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Wilson County Young Professionals

Meeting open to all professionals 40 and younger. Lebanon Wilson County Chamber office, 149 Public Square. 8 a.m. Breakfast provided; no RSVP needed. Information

One Hour Wonder

Quarterly lunch-n-learns providing an opportunity for members to feed their body while fueling their mind. Each session includes lunch and focuses on topics that help strengthen business operations. Topic: Emergency Preparedness for Businesses. Presented by Sumner County EMA. While this program is included in your chamber membership, registration is required. 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. The Station, 117 W. Main. Information

Strolling on 6th – Columbia First Fridays

A community block party featuring live music, food trucks, sweet treats, business pop-up, giveaways, games and a huge lawn for families to enjoy. 106 W 6th St. 5-8 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. Information

SEPT. 6-8

The Nashville Home Show

Bravo’s Craig Conover is headlining the event, which will feature educational content, new home trends, home improvement solutions, 200-plus booths and first-to-market products. This is the ultimate event for homeowners and designers. Tickets are $8 in advance & $10 at the door. Admission is free for ages 12 and younger, and seniors 65 and older receive free admission Friday. Active and retired military get free entry. Music City Center, 201 Rep. John Lewis Way, S. Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information

SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Chukkers for Charity

One event to benefit two charities, Rochelle Center and Saddle Up! Rochelle Center offers support for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Saddle Up! provides children and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to grow and develop through therapeutic, educational and recreational activities with horses. Gate opens at 1 p.m. with opening ceremony at 3 p.m. Riverview Farm, 1475 Moran Road, Franklin. Rustic and vintage wear is recommended. Information

RCRP Patriot Potluck

Guest speakers will be Maynard and Chad from the Robertson County Election Office. Free admission. All ages welcome. Purpose Life Church, 805 Memorial Blvd. 8:30 a.m. Information

DrugFree WilCo Hope & Recovery Fest

To celebrate the positive impact of recovery while fostering meaningful conversations to break the stigma of mental health and substance use. Speakers: Matt Miller and Ronnie Clardy. Live music, free food, kid’s zone and more. Cumberland University Alumni Hall, 212 Leeville Pike. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Information

Hawthorn Hill Tours

This circa 1805 brick Federal home is preserved as close to its original state as possible and is rarely open for tours. Tours are limited. 210 Old Hwy 25, Castalian Springs. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Additional dates: Oct. 5 and Nov. 9. Tickets: $8.24 up to 17, $14.64 adults. Information

MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Topic: Homeland Security. Speaker: Sara Bancroft, supervisory special agent, Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The cost for Chamber members is $20 for reservations made by noon on the previous Friday; $25 with reservations after the deadline; $30 at the door. The cost for non-members is $30.Reservations are required. Tennessee Grasslands Foxland Event Center, 1445 Foxland Blvd. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Information

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

Chamber East Transit Update

This program will be an update from the Transit Initiative. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Off the Clock – Business Before Hours

Off the Clock is the premier networking event for business professionals, giving participants the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. Ticket includes a light breakfast. 7:30- 9 a.m. First Baptist Gallatin Fellowship Hall, Smith Street Entrance. Information

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Paint the Town – Preservation Society Event

This inaugural fundraiser presented by the Preservation Society of Nashville will be held at Neuhoff District, a mixed-use transformation of Nashville’s 1900s meatpacking district in Germantown alongside the Cumberland River. The event will begin with drinks on Neuhoff District’s River Steps, followed by a lively evening celebrating the city of Nashville and the work of Preservation Society of Nashville. Paint the Town will include live music from Lockeland Strings, catering by Juniper Green, plein-air painters from Chestnut Group, a brief documentary screening and a live auction. Tickets begin at $250. 6-9 p.m. Cocktail Attire. 1315 Adams Street. Information