CMA Awards. The 55th CMA Awards honors the best in country music with star-studded performances, presenters and more. Two-Time CMA Entertainer of the Year and “American Idol” judge Luke Bryan will host this year’s event broadcasting live from Bridgestone Arena. Wednesday, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY, NOV. 11

Veterans Day Parade

Veterans groups and their supporters from across Davidson County will parade from 14th Avenue to 3rd Avenue and past the reviewing stands between 8th and 9th avenues. Country Music Hall of Famer Ray Stevens will serve as entertainment grand marshal and U.S. Navy Captain Brian C. Erickson, commanding the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps at Vanderbilt University, is the military grand marshal. The traditional starting time of 11th month, 11th day, 11th hour honors the date and time of the Armistice signing that brought the World War I to an end.

Nashville Chamber Chat 

As a way of leading, informing and supporting members, the Nashville Area Chamber is launching Chamber Chat, formerly known as member orientation. Join Chamber members at the Nashville Area Chamber office to hear about member benefits and involvement opportunities. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 500 11th Avenue North, Suite 200. 12:45-2 p.m. Information

FRIDAY, NOV. 12-14

Christmas Village

The annual event at The Fairgrounds Nashville showcases a variety of unique seasonal and gift items as well as holiday arts and crafts from more than 260 merchants. Nashville Fairgrounds. Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. Information

FRIDAY, NOV. 12

Rutherford County Chamber 101 Orientation

An opportunity to pitch your business, network with like-minded professionals, gain useful information about the county’s business climate and learn about the benefits of becoming a Chamber member. Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce, 3050 Medical Center Parkway, Murfreesboro. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information