Williamson County Fair. Celebrate 20 years of fun. The Fair will be held at the Williamson County Agriculture EXPO Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, through Aug. 10. General admission tickets: in advance $5 child, $10 adult. Family fun pass: $42 for one day. Regular tickets: Adults $14, Children $7, children younger than 5 free. Ride tickets sold separately. See website for special events and activities. Hours: Monday-Friday 6-10 p.m. Midway closes 11 p.m. Thursday and midnight Friday and Saturday. Sunday: Noon-10 p.m. with midway closing at 11 p.m. Information

THROUGH AUG. 18

Monthaven Arts & Cultural Center: Portraits of Hope Exhibition

Some of the most inspirational portraits in America are coming to Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center this summer. “Portraits of Hope: Inspirational Stories from the Loveday Center,” will feature 65 portraits of women and staff from the Lovelady Center in Birmingham, Alabama. The Center helps women in need overcome barriers and develop life skills. Monthaven Arts and Cultural Center, 1017 Antebellum Circle, Hendersonville. Free. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Information

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 7

Coffee & Connect

Enjoy an opportunity to network with other young professionals of Gallatin at Bistro 562 & Coffee House. 8-9 a.m. Attendee is responsible for their own purchases. Please register to attend. Information

Retail Real Talk: Crafting Your Money Story

This quarterly workshop series will feature various speakers and provide retailers an opportunity to network and learn more about a specific area of focus related to the retail community. Refreshments and small bites will be provided. Factory at Columbia, 101 N James Campbell Blvd. 8-9:30 a.m. Register to attend. Information

Leads Exchange

Connect with fellow members while gaining exposure for your business at our monthly Member Connects. Member Connect 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. Parking 4000 Rush Street. Free to attend. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Information

THURSDAY, AUG. 8

Street Eats

Taste all the flavors of Nashville and Nashvillians’ culinary influences each Thursday when up to 20 food trucks line up along Deaderick between 4th and 5th Avenues North. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information

Business Planning Workshop: Commercial Lending and Business Credit Fundamentals

A business planning workshop hosted by Maury Alliance and The Tennessee Small Business Development Center. Session topic: “Understanding Debt Service Charges.” Additional resources will be available at the workshop. Please be sure to bring your laptop. Please register to attend. Maury Alliance, Downstairs Conference Room. 3-4 p.m. Information

Virtual Lunch & Learn: Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue in Mediation and the Helping Professions

Nashville Conflict Resolutions Center will host this free, virtual lunch and learn via Zoom. Session begins at noon and is worth one hour of CLE/CME credits. Information

FRIDAY, AUG. 9

Small Business Academy

The Small Business Academy is aimed at empowering local business owners in Williamson County. Designed in collaboration with the Small Business Council, this academy offers monthly sessions covering essential topics such as customer advocacy, financing strategies, effective problem-solving, budget-friendly marketing and social media trends. This session’s topic is Creating Super Fans: How to Turn Your Customers into Lifelong Advocates with Brittany Hodak. The Power Room at Williamson, Inc., 4031 Aspen Grove Drive, Suite 630. Parking 4000 Rush Street. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Information

AUG. 9-10

Tomato Art Fest

Local music, food, costumes, shopping, activities for children and more. The main event is free and open to all ages. Friday, 5-10 p.m., Saturday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Enjoy a preview party ticketed event, Thursday, Aug. 8, 6-9 p.m. Five Points – East Nashville. Information

SATURDAY, AUG 10

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. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Additional dates: Sept. 7, Oct. 5 and Nov. 9. Tickets: $8.24 up to 17, $14.64 adults. Information

Tailgate with the Titans Chamber Event

Join the Nashville Area Chamber and the Tennessee Titans for a pregame happy hour. Enjoy networking, all-you-can-eat food, two drink tickets and a ticket to see the Titans take on the San Francisco 49ers. Space is limited. Participants can buy a ticket for a friend. Nissan Stadium’s Touchdown Lounge. 4:30-6 p.m. Information

MONDAY, AUG. 12

Gallatin Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Topic: The Land Trust for Tennessee – 25 years of Conserving the Places We Call Home. Speaker: Liz Edsall McLaurin, president and CEO of The Land Trust for Tennessee. The cost for Chamber members is $20 for reservations made by noon the previous Friday; $25 with reservations after the deadline; $30 at the door. The cost for non-members is $30. Reservations are required. First Baptist Church Winchester, 290 E. Winchester St. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Information