VOL. 40 | NO. 21 | Friday, May 20, 2016
Nashville Chamber Business Studio Workshop: Scaling Your Business. In the final workshop of our Business Growth Series, the focus will be on how to scale your company’s growth. In this workshop, attendees will learn how to maintain their growth and use that momentum to take your company to the next level. Refinery Nashville, 438 Houston Street, Suite 263. 3-5 p.m. Complimentary for Chamber members. Future members $30. Registrations and Information: www.nashvillechamber.com
THURSDAY, MAY 26
Real Estate Investors Network
Real Estate Mastermind Book Club. Get together with fellow real estate investors to talk about your goals and how to achieve them. 6:30 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Road, Suite 200, Nashville. Information: www.reintn.org. Some upcoming opportunities:
Monday, June 6: Rutherford County Focus Group. Meets the first Monday of each month to discuss topics of general interest to real estate investors. 6:30 p.m., Keller Williams Real Estate office, 450 St. Andrews Drive, Murfreesboro.
Thursday, June 7: How to Buy Real Estate Through Your IRA. PHP Elective with Mike Todd. 5:30 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Road, Suite 200, Nashville.
Street Food Thursdays
Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North every Thursday throughout the months of May and June!
Goodlettsville Chamber Luncheon
Monthly membership luncheon, begins with networking and spotlights on business. GoodNaz Church, 400 Loretta Drive, Goodlettsville 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $15 members; $17 non-members. Information: www.goodlettsvillechamber.com
Robertson County Lunch & Learn: TN Infrastructure Alliance and Legislative Update
Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance is Tennessee’s advocate for adequate infrastructure. By educating public officials, TIA seeks to create support and awareness of infrastructure, as well as the necessary funding for systems that promote commerce and safety throughout the stare of Tennessee. Stokes Brown Public Library, 405 White Street, Springfield. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $10 members, $12 general admission. Register by May 23. Information: robertsonchamber.com
FRIDAY, MAY 27
Frist Center for the Visual Arts - Curator’s Perspective: Bellissima! The Italian Automotive Renaissance, 1945 – 1975
After the deprivations of the Second World War, the world longed for a return to beauty and style. Italian automakers eagerly stepped in to fulfill consumers’ desire for fun and forward-looking cars that would fuel the dreams and aspirations of a generation of auto enthusiasts and designers. Join Ken Gross, guest curator of “Bellissima! The Italian Automobile Renaissance 1945-1975,” to explore the stories behind the designers, coachbuilders and notable owners who made companies like Alfa Romeo, Ferrari and Lamborghini household names. Price: Free. 6:30 p.m. Frist Center, 919 Broadway. Information: 244-3340
MAY 28
Musicians Corner
The free music series begins its seventh year with a two-day celebration in its permanent location in Centennial Park. Events will feature multi-genre artist performances on the SunTrust Main Stage and Lightning 100 Acoustic Stage, Mix 92.9 Kidsville activities, several of Nashville’s best food trucks, Dogville activities, local artisans, featured charity partners, and the Musicians Corner Pub. 5-9 p.m. on Fridays and Noon-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Corner of West End Avenue and 27th Avenue. Lineup:
May 28: Family of the Year, The Black Cadillacs, Cordovas, Spoken Word Artists from Southern Word
June 4: The Mowgli’s, AJ & The Jiggawatts, Rashad Tha Poet, Kyshona
MAY 27-28
Middle Tennessee Fiber Festival
The 9th annual Middle Tennessee Fiber Festival is May 27 & 28 at the Dickson County Fairgrounds. Friday, noon-6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 pm. This event will have more than 50 fiber-related vendors and more than 40 classes. No charge for admission or parking. Information: www.tnfiberfestival.com
Gallatin Chamber Networking Power Lunch
Grow your network and meet other business owners. Jet’s Pizza, 122 N. Belvedere Dr. 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. All attendees are responsible for the cost of their own meal. Information: 452-4000
Monday, May 29
Memorial Day Program at Stones River National Battlefield
Visitors are invited to gather at the national cemetery rostrum to remember the sacrifices of soldiers, past and present.1:30 p.m. The event will include patriotic music, a wreath laying ceremony and a reading of the names of veterans who have passed away since last Memorial Day.1563 North Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Stones River National Battlefield. Fee: Free. Information: 893-9501.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31
SALON@615
Richard Russo, author of “Everybody’s Fool,” 6:15 p.m. Salon@615 is designed to nurture and celebrate the literary life of Nashville by presenting bestselling authors for talks and book signings. Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Information: Salon@615. Additional spring authors and dates include:
Saturday, June 11: Stephen King, 8:00 p.m. Ryman Auditorium. Tickets: $38.50
Thursday, September 15: Jonathan Safran Foer, at 6:15 p.m. Book: ”Here I Am”
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1
Chamber East Networking Coffee
Join business and community leaders in East Nashville for the Chamber East monthly networking coffee and community update. Margaret Maddox Family YMCA, 2624 Gallatin Road. 8:15-9:30 a.m. Information: 743-3061
Williamson Chamber Leads Exchange
A facilitated, casual networking opportunity to develop member relationships. Space is limited to 30 participants and spots will quickly. Bring business cards, brochures and product samples to share with other participants. A member’s only event. Williamson Inc. Office, 5005 Meridian Boulevard, Suite 150, Franklin. 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. Free, registration required. Lunch provided for the 11:30 event. Information: williamsonchamber.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 2
Street Food Thursdays
Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North every Thursday throughout the months of May and June!
Nashville Chamber: Business After Hours
An opportunity to develop relationships, walk away with new connections and market your business to more than 150 attendees. Increase your company’s marketing efforts by purchasing a display table to endorse your business. Tables include admission for four, a 6’ table, and promotion among Chamber members and area business leaders. Table space is limited - register early! Bring plenty of business cards for the contacts you will make. Butler Snow LLP, 150 3rd Avenue South, Suite 1600. Cost: Chamber Member $25, future member $50. Chamber member display table $250. Pre-registration is required. Registration includes hors d’oeuvres and two drinks tickets. Information: 743-3063
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
Wilson County-Meet your Representative
State Representative Mark Pody hosts an open meeting every first Friday of the month from 8-10 a.m. in the Chamber of Commerce office. The public is invited to come and meet Rep. Pody, discuss pertinent issues, and ask questions. No appointments are necessary. 149 Public Square. Information: 390-2444. Information: lebanonwilsonchamber.com
Williamson Chamber First Friday
Guest speaker to be announced. Espaces, 1550 W. McEwen Dr. Suite 300, Franklin. 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Fees: Free to Chamber members and guests. Information: williamsonchamber.com
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
First Saturday Art Crawl
Art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings. Presenting local and work-renowned artists and artwork, the galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art. Admission free, First Saturday Art Crawl is a festive atmosphere with participating venues located along Fifth Avenue of the Arts and upstairs in the Historic Arcade – all welcoming the community to experience downtown Nashville as a center for art. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments. Information: www.nashvilledowntown.com
June 4-5
The Great Tennessee Air Show
The Great Tennessee Airshow is back! Featuring the world famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels, with more acts to be announced! Come experience the excitement and the exhilaration. Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport, 278 Doug Warpoole Road, Smyrna. Admission charged. Information: 459-2651
JUNE 9-12
CMA Music Festival
The CMA Music Festival is a four-day music festival centered on country music hosted each June by the Country Music Association. Information: www.cmaworld.com/cma-music-festival