Battle of Franklin Anniversary Events. Lotz House hosts the Thomas Y. Cartwright Walking Battlefield tour Wednesday. 10:30 a.m. Fee: $30. Saturday will be a living history event with the 33rd Alabama/6th Indiana regiment with a medical, hospital and common soldier program. Educational interaction with information on the life of a soldier and more. Nov. 30-Dec. 3. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Guided tours of the Lotz House available, $14 per person. Information

THROUGH JAN. 14

Marshmallow Hikes

Spend time with family and friend during a pleasant hike in the wintery woods followed by roasted marshmallow and hot chocolate. The annual Marshmallow and Hot Chocolate Hikes take place beginning Friday. Fee: $10 per hiker. Hike start times: 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road South, Brentwood. Additional dates: Dec. 22-23, 27-31, Jan. 7, 14. Information

THROUGH DEC. 24

Zoolumination: Chinese Festival of Lights

The country’s largest Chinese lantern festival will feature a 200-foot-long dragon, holiday-themed scenes, 1,000-plus silk lanterns and decorated displays. Santa will visit each night from Through Dec. 24. Adults & teens: $19; Children: (2-12) $15. Members receive $2 off admission. Parking: $8 per car. Information

THURSDAY, DEC. 1

Downtown Presbyterian Church Waffle Shop Breakfast

A Nashville holiday tradition and one of the most popular holiday events, the annual Waffle breakfast to benefit DPC’s Fish & & Loaves ministry. Guided tours of church, music, gift shop, silent auction and more. Organ performance from 12:20-12:40. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. Downtown Presbyterian Church, 154 Rep. John Lewis Way, Nashville. Information

Christmas Potluck

Robertson County Republican Party breakfast. 8:30 a.m. Purpose Life Church, 805 Memorial Blvd., Springfield. Free. All ages welcome. A seniors “wish gift” would be appreciated. Information

First Saturday Art Crawl

Monthly event is held on the first Saturday of every month in Downtown Nashville. Enjoy art galleries, street art, live music and complimentary cocktails provided at most stops. This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome, but attendees must be 21 or older to drink. 5-8 p.m. Information

THROUGH DEC. 15

Toys for Tots Toy Drive

Donate new, unwrapped toys for local children. Hendersonville Chamber,100 Country Club Drive, #104; Gallatin Chamber, 118 W Main Street, Gallatin, or the office of Takacs McGinnis, 104 Wyncrest Way, Hendersonville. Information: 615 824-2571