VOL. 38 | NO. 36 | Friday, September 5, 2014
Real Estate Investors Network. Wholesaling Subgroup. Network with wholesalers and buyers of single-family and multi-family real estate. Today, 6 p.m., REIN Center - 4525 Harding Rd., Suite 200, Nashville. Information: www.reintn.org. Upcoming events:
- Tuesday, Sept. 16: REIN Lunch Network. Active and experienced real estate investors first and third Tuesdays of each month to share deals, ideas and trends in real estate. 11:15 a.m., Dalt’s Grill, 38 White Bridge Rd., Nashville.
- Thursday, Sept. 18: Williamson County Lunch Group. Rehabbers, builders, commercial, mini-storage, wholesalers, private lenders, transaction funders, hard-money lenders, bankers, title attorneys, realtors and vendors discuss deals, the state of the market and how they can help each other prosper. 11:15 a.m., Carraba’s, 553 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin.
- Tuesday, Sept. 23: Finding and Analyzing Deals – core. Dale Hire will be teaching the formulas and techniques experienced investors use to evaluate a deal. 6 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Rd, Suite 200, Nashville.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 13
Volunteer at Warner Parks
Sign up to be a volunteer trail dog and join others for some tooling about along the trails. 7-10 a.m. Information: www.friendsofwarnerparks.com.
Watkins Film Projects Auditions
A general casting call for Fall 2014 student film projects on Saturday, September 13, at the Watkins campus in Metro Center. Directors of more than 20 productions, from the film programs at Watkins and, for the first time, Belmont University, will be looking for actors of all ages. Student films are being made under the SAG/AFTRA student film agreement, and all current union members are allowed to participate. Actors are asked to bring headshots and résumés. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Information: [email protected].
12th Annual Wings of Freedom Fish Fry
The Smyrna Rotary hosts this event, which honors Veterans of the Korean War each September with all proceeds returned to community not-for-profits. 4-10 p.m., Corporate Flight Management, Smyrna-Rutherford County Airport. Information: 459-2651, www.smyrnarotary.
4th Annual Goodlettsville Arts & Antiques Festival
Located on Main Street in the heart of the city, the festival focuses on the antique shops and many artists who live in the area, but also features the arts in many forms including music, dance, jewelry, metal, pottery, quilts and artisan crafts. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Activities for children and local restaurants and food vendors add to the festivities.
3rd Annual Farm to Table Dinner
Presented by Hendersonville Produce at Sumner County Convention & Visitors Bureau. 6 p.m., 2310 Nashville Pike in Gallatin. Tickets; $59. Information: www.hendersonvilleproduce.com/#!farmtotable/cd1z.
2nd annual Nashville Mini Maker Faire
Makers, tech enthusiasts, crafters, hobbyists, artisans and performers who will showcase their talents and DIY innovations in an expansive outdoor exhibition at Adventure Science Center. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first 1,000 children younger than 18 will be admitted inside the Science Center at no charge, courtesy of Regions Bank. General admission for adults 18 and older is $13. Information: www.nashvillemakerfaire.com.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 14
Franklin Civil War Round Table
Franklin native and retired physicist Dr. Gale Pewitt, who will present “Confederates in Canada: The St. Albans Raid.” The event is free to the public. The Franklin Civil War Round Table is an educational program of Franklin’s Charge and meets each month at the Franklin Police Headquarters’ Community Room, 900 Columbia Avenue. Information: www.franklinscharge.com/round-table.
MONDAY, SEPT. 15
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Wright Middle School, 180 McCall Street. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session:
Child Support Basics: This new course will focus on how to apply for child support, how the amount of child support is set and how to change the child support amount. Family law attorneys will answer questions on Families First and child support.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 16
Courtyard Concerts
Food truck fare and free lunchtime music featuring Acoustic songwriters Session with Riders in the Sky. Downtown Library, 615 Church St. The 2014 Courtyard Concerts series, now in its 11th year. Concerts will run every Tuesday, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct. 7. Performances are informal and unseated, so guests can bring lunch and drop in to hear music in the Robinson Courtyard, located on the Library’s second floor. Additional concerts include:
- Sept. 23: Mandy Barnett singing pop and country music. She played Patsy Cline in a Ryman production.
- Sept. 30: Mr. Sipp sings Mississippi Blues.
- Oct. 7: San Rafael Band. Latin jazz fused with salsa, blues and rock.
Information: nashvillepubliclibrary.org/courtyardconcerts.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 17
Chamber West Monthly Networking Coffee
Chamber members in West Nashville can network over breakfast and coffee while learning more about Chamber West’s initiatives and how to get involved in the continued success of this area. 8-9:15 a.m., Hampton Inn & Suites, 2324 Crestmoor Road. Advance registration required. Information: 743-3053, www.nashvillechamber.com/calendar.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 18
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Cohn Learning Center, 4805 Park Avenue. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session:
The New Healthcare Law: Know the Latest Facts: This class will cover what you need to know about the Affordable Care Act. You will learn how the new law can help you afford health insurance, how to sign up for the insurance market place, how the law affects Medicare and how to sign up for TennCare.
Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
An opportunity to develop relationships, walk away with new connections and network with Middle Tennessee business leaders. 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Inn at Opryland-Atrium, 2401 Music Valley Drive. Chamber members and their invited guests $25; Future members $50. Advance registration required. Information: 743-3063, www.nashvillechamber.com/calendar.
Bellevue Harpeth Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon
The Meadows, 8044 Coley Davis Rd., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: [email protected].
SATURDAY, SEPT. 20
Bellevue Harpeth Chamber of Commerce Networking Event
Corner Pub in the Woods, 8058 Hwy. 100, Bellevue. 11:30 a.m. Information: [email protected].
Musicians Corner
Musicians Corner, Centennial Park’s free music series, continues with an Americana Music Festival special event featuring Over The Rhine, Sleepy Man Banjo Boys, The Brothers Comatose. Noon-5 p.m. at the Centennial Park Bandshell. Upcoming dates include:
- Sept. 27: BMI presents Josh Rouse, Gabe Dixon, Mike Hicks and the Funk Puncs
- Oct. 4: Celebrate Nashville with Melinda Doolittle, Fairfield Four, Revolfusion
- Oct. 11: ASCAP presents: Dave Barnes, JC Brooks and the Uptown Sound, The Soil and the Sun
- Oct. 18: Special Event TBA
- Oct. 19: Special Sunday Event Supporting The Raining Season with Chris Stapleton, Steve Moakler, Magnolia Suns
- Oct. 25: Southwest Airlines Presents Andrew Ripp, Blackfoot Gypsies, TBA
SEPT. 20-21
Music City Food + Wine Festival
More than 30 local chefs & 60 artisanal purveyors, restaurants, international wineries & spirits will be featured at second-annual festival. On Saturday, scheduled participants include Kahlil Arnold (Arnold’s Country Kitchen); Carey Bringle (Peg Leg Porker); Larry Carlile (Silo); Chris Carter & James Peisker (Porter Road Butcher); Lisa Donovan (Buttermilk Road); Matt Farley (The Southern Steak & Oyster and The Acme); Giovanni Francescotti (Giovanni Ristorante); Sarah Gavigan (Otaku South); Robert Grace (Kayne Prime); Hal M. Holden-Bache (Lockeland Table); Todd Alan Martin (The Treehouse); Trevor Moran (The Catbird Seat); Barclay Stratton (Merchant’s Restaurant); Tandy Wilson (City House); and Karl Worley (Biscuit Love Truck). On Sunday, Roderick Bailey (The Silly Goose); Matt Bolus (The 404 Kitchen); Tyler Brown (Capitol Grille); Trey Cioccia (The Farm House); Daniel Dillingham & George Harvell (Loveless Café); Jay Flatley (Tavern); Josh Habiger (Pinewood Social); Betsy Johnston (Adele’s by Jonathan Waxman); John Lasater (Hattie B’s); Andrew Little (Josephine); Pat Martin (Martin’s Bar-B-Que Joint); Margot McCormack (Margot Café & Marché); Arnold Myint; Deb Paquette (Etch); Nick Pellegrino (Mangia Nashville); and Jake Strang (1808 Grille, Hutton Hotel) will be featured. An additional more than 60 international and national restaurants, wineries, spirits purveyors, breweries and other artisanal purveyors will be represented both days. Daily passes are $150. Information: www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com/grand-taste/.
MONDAY, SEPT. 22
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Wright Middle School, 180 McCall Street. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session:
Renters’ Rights: This class outlines 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, how to get your security deposit back and more.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 23
Bellevue Harpeth Chamber of Commerce After Hours Mixer
Crumb de la Crumb, 160 Belle Forest Circle, 5:30 p.m. Information: [email protected].
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
Negotiation: Strategies to Build Your Business
Workshop participants will learn a pragmatic negotiation process that allows people to deal with the kinds of complex problems organizations face every day. Participants will become more proficient in long-term decision-making, enhance their leadership skills, and more easily reach consensus. Host: Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and c3/consulting. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., c3/consulting the engine, 2975 Sidco Drive. $540 per person when registering two or more from the same Chamber-member company Information: 743-3067, www.nashvillechamber.com/calendar.
Business Matchmaking: Increase Sales and Decrease Sales Cycle
Join the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and our technology partner, Sagents, LLC, for a demonstration of our Business Matchmaking platform – an intuitive, cloud-based software that helps pair qualified, growing companies with ready-to-purchase buyers. 3:30-5 p.m., Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Commerce Street, Suite 100. Free to attend; advance registration is required. Information: 743-3060, www.nashvillechamber.com/calendar.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
TSU Scholarship Gala
New Pro Football Hall of Fame member Claude Humphrey and long-time educators Drs. McDonald and Jamye Williams will be honored at this year’s gala, which will be held at Music City Center. The event is held each year to raise scholarship funds for TSU students. Information: www.tnstate.edu/scholarshipgala.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
A Taste of Bellevue
An annual community event in which the area’s best restaurants will offer samples. Local businesses will be on hand to share information about their products and services, and Hippie Radio will provide music. 3-7 p.m., Red Caboose Park, 684 Colice Jeanne Road. Tickets: $20 for adults; $10 for children 5-12 years old. Confirmed restaurants: Applebee’s, Athens Family Restaurant, China Spring, City Limits Bakery & Cafe, Crumb de la Crumb, E Hur Wei China Bistro, Finezza Italian Bistro, Loveless Cafe, PaSgetti’s, Pizza Perfect, Sweet CeCe’s, The Wild Muffin, Yogurt Mountain. Information: atasteofbellevue.com.
MONDAY, SEPT. 29
People’s Law School
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is hosting a free program that provides an overview of common civil legal issues that a person might face. Taught by Legal Aid Society attorneys and volunteer attorneys. 6 to 7 p.m., Wright Middle School, 180 McCall Street. Registration: 298-8050, nashville.gov/ce. This session:
Social Security Options: This course will cover how to apply for and receive Social Security retirement benefits, disability benefits, spouse and child payments, Medicare health insurance, Supplemental Security Income disability benefits and old age payments.