Member Connect Leads Exchange. Connect with fellow members while gaining exposure for your business at the monthly Leads Exchange. This 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 Dr., Suite 630, Franklin. Parking 4000 Rush Street. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Additional meeting time: Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Information

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 3

Small Business Q&A

Featuring Mayor Chaz Molder and Paul Keltner, director of Development Services for Columbia, who will be answering business and community-related questions. If you have a specific question or topic you would like addressed, please submit it in advance by emailing Caroline McBroom at [email protected]. All retailers are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. RSVP encouraged. Maury Alliance Downstairs Conference Room, 106 West 6th St. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information

FRIDAY, AUG. 5

Chamber Connect

Network with other chamber members and build business relationships in Maury County at our Chamber Connect event. Each participant should be prepared talk about their business and introduce themselves. Free, but register in advance. Maury Alliance, Downtown Conference Room, 106 West 6th St. 9-10 a.m. Information

Williamson County Fair Ribbon Cutting

Ceremony begins at 5:30. 4215 Long Lane, Franklin. Information

AUG. 5-7

Big Machine Music City Grand Prix

A three-day Indy Car event will take place on the streets of downtown Nashville. More than 100,000 race fans will experience live music, food, racing, fireworks and more. General admission tickets start at $39. Information

AUG. 5-13

Williamson County Fair

The Fair will be held at the Williamson County Agricultural EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane. Monday-Thursday 6-10 p.m., midway closes at 11 p.m.; Friday: 6-10 p.m., midway closes at midnight. Saturday: 10 a.m.-10 p.m., midway closes at midnight. Sunday: Noon-10 p.m., midway closes at 11 p.m. Information

Victory Potluck Gathering

Robertson County Republican Party Potluck Gathering. Purpose Life Church, 805 Memorial Blvd., Springfield. 8:30 a.m. Information

Best of Tennessee Craft Artists

Celebrate award-winning craft artists at a reception honoring the 2021-22 Best of Tennessee Craft award winners. Gruhn Guitars will host the event and provide a behind-the-scenes tour of their guitar repair workshops. 2120 8th Ave. South. Fee: $40. 6:30 p.m. Information

Veterans Art Exhibition

Monthaven Arts and Culture Center will play host to the fourth annual veteran’s art exhibition “Between the Lines Healing Arts,” a bourbon and barbecue fundraising event. Keynote Speaker: Sergeant Major Brad Kasal, guest speaker: Ben Peterson with Engage Your Destiny. Sculptors: James Mellick and Valentine Adams. $60 per person. 6 p.m. Monthaven Arts and Culture Center, 1017 Antebellum Circle. Public opening of exhibit: Aug. 7-Sept.11. Information