State of the Schools Business Luncheon and Expo 2024. Gather with more than 250 parents, professionals and community members for updates from Williamson County Schools and the Franklin Special School District Superintendents during our annual State of the Schools Business Luncheon and Expo. Annual address by Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden and Franklin Special School District Superintendent Dr. David Snowden. The Factory/Liberty Hall, 230 Franklin Road. Fee: $65 for members, $85 for guests. Wednesday, 1 a.m.-1 p.m. Information

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

Chamber East Transit Update

This program will be an update from the Transit Initiative. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information

Maury Alliance Monthly Chamber Coffee

Join Maury Alliance for the monthly Chamber Coffee. This is a free networking event, and members and future members are welcome to attend, remember to bring plenty of business cards! Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Hosted by Preventia, 2563 Nashville Hwy., Ste 1. 9-10 a.m. Information

THROUGH SEPT. 15

The Nashville Fair

This fair will feature culturally diverse events, agriculture, arts and entertainment. Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Sunday 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission is open to all ages. Adult $10; children and senior (55 and older) $8. Information

THROUGH SEPT. 29

Summer Shakespeare

Enjoy a summer production of Shakespeare’s best-know works, As You Like It. OneC1ty, 8 City Blvd. Gates open: 5:15 p.m., 5:30 p.m. Insight Lecture, 6 p.m. pre-show concert, 7 p.m. Performance. Fee: pay what you will ($10 suggested donation). Bring your own blanket or chairs. Other seating options include: a Noble Seat, reserved chair $40/person or purchase a VIP Royal Package that includes reserved parking, a gourmet picnic dinner and reserved seating, $100. Weekends through Sept. 22 at this location. Franklin option: Sept. 26-29 at Academy Park. Information

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Off the Clock – Business Before Hours

Off The Clock is the premier networking event for business professionals, giving attendees the opportunity to discuss and share ideas while learning about other local businesses. It is a relationship-building experience held in a relaxed setting that benefits you and your company through added contacts and resources. A community leader speaker series will keep you updated with what’s happening in and around Gallatin. This month: Sumner County special needs collaborative. For each event, a local nonprofit will be picked and ticket sales to be donated, making the event more meaningful to our community. Your ticket includes a light breakfast. 7:30- 9 a.m. First Baptist Gallatin Fellowship Hall, Smith Street Entrance. Information

THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Business before Hours

A networking event designed for Chamber members to connect with one another. New members are introduced and may give a brief commercial about their business. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lebanon, 826 S. Cumberland Street. 7:30-9 a.m. Free to attend, but RSVP needed. Information

SEPT. 13-15

Indycar returns to Nashville Speedway

IndyCars and more at Nashville Superspeedway. Friday night kick-off party in Downtown Nashville. Information

SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Sherry’s Run

Sherry’s Run 5K Run/Walk event is the largest annual fundraiser benefiting Sherry’s Hope. It is a wonderful, family friendly, community event where thousands gather to run or walk in support, in memory or in honor of friends, family members, co-workers, church family members and neighbors who have been affected by cancer. 623 W. Main Street, 8 a.m. Register

Paint the Town – Preservation Society Event

This inaugural fundraiser presented by the Preservation Society of Nashville will be held at Neuhoff District. A creative cocktail party, Paint the Town will be held at Neuhoff District, a mixed-use transformation of Nashville’s 1900s meatpacking district in Germantown alongside the Cumberland River. The event will begin with drinks on Neuhoff District’s River Steps, followed by a lively evening celebrating the city of Nashville and the work of Preservation Society of Nashville. Paint the Town will include live music from Lockeland Strings, catering by Juniper Green, plein-air painters from Chestnut Group, a brief documentary screening and a live auction. Tickets begin at $250. 6-9 p.m. Cocktail Attire. 1315 Adams Street. Information

THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Pick Your Place: Chamber Open House

At Pick Your Place, you will learn about Chamber initiatives from staff members who lead the efforts around small business, job creation, education/talent development, young professionals, public policy, research, events and supporting regional businesses like yours. This is an open house event. Come and go as your schedule allows. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 500 11th Ave. N. Ste. 200. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Information