SBA Workshop: How Do I Get a Loan with SBA and/or USDA. Learn About: SBA Financial Assistance Programs and which is best for your business; USDA Financial Assistance Programs and which is best for your business; SBA participant Lenders with LenderMatch; and Business planning and the importance of it. Speakers: Beverly Buckingham, USDA and Jacqueline Merritt, SBA. Maury Alliance- Downstairs Conference Room, 106 West 6th Street. Columbia. 11 a.m.-noon. Registration required. Information

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 9

Monthly Chamber Coffee

Join Maury Alliance for the August Chamber Coffee hosted by Farm Credit & the UPS Store. This is a free networking event and members and future members are welcome to attend, remember to bring plenty of business cards. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Chamber coffees take place on the second Wednesday of every month. 9-10 a.m. Farm Credit, 1630 Nashville Hwy., Columbia. Information

THURSDAY, AUG. 10

WELL – Women Empowering Leadership and Learning

This is an initiative of the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce focused on strengthening relationships, tackling issues, developing solutions, and building up a community that empowers and embraces female leaders. Tennessee Grasslands Event Center at Foxland, 1445 Foxland Blvd. Reservations are required. Gallatin Chamber Member: $20, Non-members: $25. 5:30-7 p.m. Information

FRIDAY, AUG. 11

Full Moon Pickin’ Party

These unique summer events feature live bluegrass music performed by attendees and main acts. Bring your acoustic instrument to participate in jam circles around the barn or just sit back and enjoy the headlining bands onstage. 6-10 p.m. Enjoy local food trucks and cold brews all summer. Percy Warner Equestrian Barn, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville. Fee: $25 Information

AUG. 11-12

Tomato Art Fest

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of this two-day event. Tomato Art Fest is one of the most popular annual happenings in Nashville. Guests can expect local music, delicious food, costumes, shopping, activities for children and more. The main event is free and open to all ages. Five Points, East Nashville. Friday, noon-9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Parade starts at 9 a.m. Information