Gallatin Young Professionals. Join other Young Professionals and venture out to local eateries & grow your networks. This event takes place at a new venue each month on the third Wednesday. Jonathan’s Grille, 224 Maharris Drive. Information

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21

Chamber West Program

This Nashville Chamber event is complimentary for members, but pre-registration is required. Future members: $35. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information

Intro Nashville: Program Info Session

Intro Nashville, an initiative of the Nashville Chamber, provides participants with the tools that help unlock connections to the city. The multiday, immersive program will help establish new friendships, new ideas, new networks and new perspectives from a diverse group of people within the growing community. Nashville Chamber, 500 11th Ave. N., Suite 200. Noon -1 p.m. Information

THURSDAY, FEB. 22

Business before Hours

This informal networking event is designed to connect participants with business professionals from across Rutherford County. Bring plenty of business cards. Staples –Murfreesboro, 1740 Old Fort Pkwy. Fee: $10 for members and $20 for future members. No registration is required. 7:30 - 9 a.m. Information

Industry Roundtables

Monthly meeting to promote community over competition, discuss what’s happening in various business sectors and mingle with others from different industries to make valuable connections. Coffee will be provided, and a Chamber team member will be at each meeting to help participants connect with resources. This event is included in Chamber memberships, but registration is required. Hampton Inn, 980 Village Green Crossing. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information

Dickson County Chamber – Business after Hours

Gather to network with like-minded professionals for Business after Hours. TriStar Horizon Medical Center, 111 Hwy. 70E. No charge to attend and no RSVP required. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Information

Maury Alliance Young Professionals Mixer

The Maury Alliance YP group creates a platform for professionals younger than 40 to build relationships, develop professionally and contribute to the economic development and high-quality living of Maury County. The goal is to become the premier organization for rising stars in the community. This casual event takes place the fourth Thursday of each month. 5-6 p.m. Information

Volunteer Network’s Building Bridges: Celebrating the Heart of Wilson County

A night benefiting Volunteer Network. The Mill at Lebanon. 6 p.m. Information

FRIDAY, FEB. 23

State Eggs & Issues

Join Maury Alliance and Breakfast Rotary for this annual event, which will feature a panel discussion and Q&A with state Sen. Joey Hensley, Rep. Scott Cepicky and Rep. Kip Capley. Memorial Building, 308 W 7th Street, Columbia. 7-8 a.m. Fee: $25 chamber member, $30 future member, Breakfast Rotary- free. Information

Policy Talks

Williamson, Inc. Policy Talks is a monthly community forum featuring elected officials centered on the issues being discussed in the Tennessee Legislature and in Williamson County. Representatives are given a platform to discuss the issues in greater depth with their constituents. Columbia State Community College, Community Room – Building A, 1228 Liberty Pike. 7:30-9 a.m. Free. Information

Rutherford Chamber 101

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. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information

FEB. 23-25

2024 Southern Equine Expo

Clinics presented by nationally known horsemen, educational seminars, hands-on demonstrations and shopping from 85-plus vendors. Southern Equine Expo is dedicated to improving the care of horses through education of their owners. Attendees will enjoy clinics by Cole Cameron, Michael and Julia Lyons, Patrick Sullivan, Paul Curtis, Jennifer Bauer and many others. Colt Starting Challenge Clinicians and other nationally known horsemen, educational workshops, Smoky Mountain Trail Challenge and hands-on demonstrations. Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Admission: $12.51 and up. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Information

SATURDAY, FEB. 24

Music City Polar Plunge Chili Cook-off

All proceeds benefit Special Olympics Tennessee. Competition divisions for professionals, amateurs and people’s choice. Entry fee: $50 for one chili, one cook. Entrants may pay an extra $20 to enter a second competition chili. Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Information