The Hermitage Spring Plant Sale. The annual Hermitage plant sale offers flowers, herbs and vegetables from the garden. The plants will be on display in the breezeway of the Andrew Jackson Center and may be purchased inside the Museum Store. Shop early, the sale will run only while the supply lasts. Through May 26. Information

THURSDAY, MAY 23

Business before Hours

This informal, social networking event is designed to connect you with business professionals from across Rutherford County. Participants should take plenty of business cards. Ascend Federal Credit Union, 2316 East Main Street. Sponsors: United Way of Rutherford & Cannon counties and Ascend Federal Credit Union. Admission: $10 for members and $20 for future members. No registration is required. 7:30-9 a.m. Information

State of the Hospital Address

Speakers: J. Scott McCarver, president, Vanderbilt Wilson County, and C. Wright Pinson, deputy CEO and chief health system officer. Capitol Theatre, 110 W. Main Street. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP required, 615-444-5503. Information

Business Planning Workshop: Understanding Financial Statements Part 1

This Business Planning Workshop hosted by Maury Alliance and The Tennessee Small Business Development Center will help you understand financial statements. Additional resources will be available at the workshop. Please be sure to bring your laptop. Maury Alliance Conference Room. 3-4 p.m. Registration required. Information

FRIDAY, MAY 24

Good Morning Gallatin

Legislative-civic engagement Series. State Legislature Update with Rep. William Lambert, Rep. Ferrell Hyde, Rep. Johnny Garrett and Rep. William Slater. Registration is required to attend this event and open to members of the Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce. A light breakfast will be provided. Hampton Inn, 980 Village Green Crossing. Fee: $20. Note: this is a chamber only event. Information

SATURDAY, MAY 25

Hawthorn Hill Tours

This circa 1805 brick Federal home is preserved as close to its original state as possible and is rarely open for tours. Tours are limited. 210 Old Hwy 25, Castalian Springs. Additional dates: June 29, July 30, Aug. 10, Sept. 7, Oct. 5 and Nov. 9. Tickets: $8.24 up to 17, $14.64 adults. Information

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

Chamber West Happy Hour

Join Chamber West at the Hyatt Place in Green Hills. Preregistration is required for this complimentary event. Limited capacity. Hyatt Place, 3818 Bedford Ave. 4:30-6 p.m. Information