Business Studio: Values & Culture. The true success of any business begins with its core values and how effectively the employees embrace and deliver on them. Go on a journey as and explore and establish what core values you need for your business and the attributes of successful dynamic company cultures. Guest Speakers: Jennell Evans, Strategic Interactions, Inc. and Tim Earnhart, Werkshop Branding. Thursday. Registration: 2:45-3 p.m., Workshop: 3-4:30, Networking and discussion: 4:30-5 p.m. Fee: Complimentary. Registration required. Microsoft, 8 City Blvd., Nashville. Information: http://web.nashvillechamber.com/events/

THURSDAY, NOV. 9

Downtown Connect Quarterly Coffee

Join the Nashville Downtown Partnership and the Nashville Area Chamber for the next Downtown Connect Quarterly Coffee where we will hear from a panel focused on transportation options for downtown employees and residents. Guest speakers: Jennell Evans, Strategic Interactions, Inc. and Tim Earnhart, Werkshop Branding. Created this year in partnership with the Nashville Downtown Partnership, Downtown Connect is the sixth Area Advisory Council. This council is focused on events and news relevant to business community in the downtown core and the Gulch. 8-8:30 a.m. Registration and networking 8:30-9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion. Fee: Complimentary to attend, but advance registration is required. A light breakfast served. Baker Donelson Event Center, 211 Commerce Street. Information: http://web.nashvillechamber.com

SATURDAY, NOV. 11

Nashville Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K

5th Ave. N. at First Tennessee Park. 7 a.m. Registration required. Benefitting Gilda’s Club. Fee: 5K $45 until Nov. 10, $50 race day; Half marathon $95 until Nov. 10, $100 race day; marathon $105 until Nov. 10, $110 race day. Information: http://whatdoyourunfor.com/races/2017-nashville-half-marathon/

Gallatin Veterans Day Parade

From Calvin Short Football field parking lot to Gallatin High School parking lot. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Information: 478-1941

Nashvember

An annual event to support small businesses and dedicated to helping the community’s homeless. More than 60 vendors and food trucks on site. Track One Event Space, 1211 4th Ave. South, Nashville. A portion of this year’s proceeds go to help People Loving Nashville, a local nonprofit. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Information: http://www.nashvember.com/

NOV. 10-12

Christmas Village

Christmas Village is Nashville’s oldest consumer show with more than 260 merchants. Nashville Fair Grounds, 500 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville. Tickets are $10 at the door or online and $8 in advance at select SunTrust Bank locations and the Vanderbilt Concierge. Return tickets are available for $5 at the door and must be purchased before you leave on your first day at Christmas Village. Children age 9 and under are free. Nashville Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville. No pets allowed. Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Information: http://www.christmasvillage.org

TUESDAY, NOV. 13

Gallatin Chamber Membership Luncheon

The monthly membership luncheon features speakers of interest to local businesses and is held on the second Monday of each month. Topic: Update on Sumner Regional Medical Center. Speaker: Susan Peach, CEO, Sumner Regional Medical Center. Epic Events Center, 392 West Main Street, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: Chamber Members: $18 for reservations made by noon on the previous Friday; $20 with reservations after the deadline; $25 at the door. The cost for non-members is $25. Reservations are required. Information: 452-4000

TUESDAY, NOV. 14

Chamber South Meeting

Chamber South is partnering with CNAP (Crossings Nashville Action Partnership) to gather business and community leaders in the South Nashville area to discuss topics relevant to the business community. Nashville Public Library Southeast Branch, 5260 Hickory Hollow Parkway, #201, Antioch. 8-9:30 a.m. Complimentary to attend, but registration is required. Information: http://web.nashvillechamber.com/events

Annual Celebration Williamson, Inc.

Keynote speaker: Mark Johnson, President, Mars Petcare. Two Greenway, 301 Innovation Drive, Franklin. 5:30-8 p.m. Fee: $85 Business Partner, $100 guests, $1500 Table Sponsor. Registration required.

Information: http://cmdev.williamsonchamber.com

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15

Chamber West Monthly Networking Coffee

Network with Chamber members in your area over breakfast. Learn more about Chamber West’s initiatives and find out how you can get involved in the continued success of this area. Hampton Inn & Suites Green Hills, 2324 Crestmoor Road, Nashville. 8-9:15 a.m. Free event but registration is required. Information: www.nashvillechamber.com

SATURDAY, NOV. 18

Music City Yoga Festival

Yoga classes, vendors, food trucks and live music. Fee: $50-$65 in advance, $75 at door. Rocketown, 601 4th Ave. South, Nashville. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Small World Yoga. Information: http://www.musiccityyogafestival.com/

SUNDAY, NOV. 19

An Evening with Rudy & Friends

Celebrate Rudy Kalis’ 43-year career in Broadcast Television with proceeds benefiting the Nashville Humane Association. Bavarian Bierhaus, 121 Opry Mills Dr., Nashville. 5 p.m. cash bar, 6 p.m. dinner, 7 p.m. show. Tickets: $50/ person, $320 table for 8. Information and purchase tickets: www.nashvillehumane.org

TUESDAY, NOV. 21

Chamber North Meet-Up

Join North Nashville business and community leaders after work to mingle and talk about news relevant to the North Nashville region. This month’s small business spotlight will be Dismas House, a Nashville safe haven for former offenders transitioning out of prison. No registration is required. Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will not be provided, but we encourage attendees to support Market House vendors. Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 4:30-6 p.m. Information: http://web.nashvillechamber.com/events/eventdetail

NOV. 25

Small Business Saturday

A great opportunity to support local merchants at the outset of the holiday season! Find specials and a variety of gift options.