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 through October. 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 15

Chamber North Quarterly Meeting

Join Chamber North for a discussion of the differences between affordable housing and workforce housing and learn about the challenges that developers face. Panelists include Josh Randolph of Aerial Development, Brian Sexton of New Level CDC and DJ Wootson of Titus Young Real Estate. Northwest Family YMCA, 3700 Ashland City Hwy, Nashville, 37218. 8-9:30 a.m. A light breakfast and coffee will be served. Reservations required. Free event. Information: nashvillechamber.com.

3rd Thursday Art Walk In Springfield

Art displayed on sidewalks and inside participating businesses. Free refreshments. Historic downtown. 6-9 p.m.

Gallatin 3rd Thursday on Main Free Concert

Featuring Bucky Covington. 6:30-9 p.m. Information: gallatin.org

SALON@615

Jonathan Safran Foer discusses his book, Here I Am. Monday, 6:15 p.m., Main Library, 615 Church St. Information: www.salon615.org. Upcoming events/authors include:

-- Oct. 6; Rick Riordan, War Memorial Auditorium, Book: The Hammer of Thor, 6:15 p.m.

-- Nov. 15; Marissa Meyer, Book: Heartless, 6:15 p.m.

-- Dec. 4; Michael Chabon, Book: Moonglow, 3 p.m.

-- Dec. 13; Robbie Robertson (guitarist for The Band), Ingram Hall, Blair School of Music, 6:15 p.m., Book: Testimony

Real Estate Investors Network

Williamson County Lunch Meeting. Rehabbers, New Construction Builders, Commercial, Mini-storage, Wholesalers, Private Lenders, Transaction Funders, Hard-Money Lenders, Bankers, Title Attorneys, Realtors, and Vendors discuss deals, the state of the market, and how they can help each other prosper. 11:15 a.m., First Watch, 1000 Meridian Blvd., Franklin. Information: www.reintn.org. Additional September opportunities:

-- Saturday, Sept. 17: All-day workshop on self-storage facilities with Scott Meyers. 9 a.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Road, Suite 200, Nashville.

-- Thursday, Sept. 15: Williamson County Lunch Meeting. Rehabbers, New Construction Builders, Commercial, Mini-storage, Wholesalers, Private Lenders, Transaction Funders, Hard-Money Lenders, Bankers, Title Attorneys, Realtors, and Vendors discuss deals, the state of the market, and how they can help each other prosper. 11:15 a.m., First Watch, 1000 Meridian Blvd., Franklin.

THROUGH SEPT. 18

State Fair

Tennessee State Fair, 500 Wedgewood Avenue, Nashville.

SEPT. 16-18

33rd annual Home Decorating & Remodeling Show

Discover new products, talk with experts and buy direct. Music City Center, 201 5th Avenue South. Friday: Noon-9 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $10 adults; Children 12 and younger free with adult admission; Seniors (age 62+) free on Friday. Information: www.nashvillehomeshow.com

FRIDAY, SEPT. 16

Night Market

Enjoy live jazz, seasonal cocktails, wine, craft beer, local artisan booths, plenty of dinner options from Market restaurants and more. Plus, food trucks and other vendors will be outside under the Farm Sheds. Enjoy all the inside fun, and dine and shop under the stars too. Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. 5-8 p.m. Information: www.nashvillefarmersmarket.org

SATURDAY, SEPT. 17

Music City Mutt Strutt

5k run/walk to support Nashville Humane Association. Centennial Park in front of the Parthenon. 8:30 a.m. Dog Day Festival 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Information: www.nashvillehumane.org

Celebrate Amqui 6th annual Gala at the Station

Discover Madison, Inc. will host the Celebrate Amqui Gala from 5:30-10:30 p.m. at the historic Amqui station and Visitor’s Center. The evening will feature a reception and silent auction, delicious dinner, dessert, and drink stations created by Celebrations Catering, a live auction with auctioneer Joey Seals, and music by Lonnie Jones & The Madison Squares. Lorianne Crook, of the syndicated television show “Crook & Chase,” will return as the emcee for the event, which will commemorate the legacies of Steve and JoAnn North & Family, this year’s Community Honorees, and Ray Walker of The Jordanaires as the Musical Heritage Honoree, with special recognition of Marilyn Walker. Fee: $100 individual, $185 couple, $800 for table for eight. Information: 615 891-1154

SEPT. 17-18

Music Cith Food + Wine Festival

Award-winning chefs and wine and spirits experts come together to cook at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park. The event will include cooking demonstrations, wine, beer & spirits tastings, panel discussions, Saturday & Sunday’s Grand Taste tents, as well as Saturday’s Harvest Night. All attendees must be 21 or older. Fees: All-in ticket: $500 per person enables guests to experience the full weekend of Music City Food + Wine Festival. Single-day tickets are available for $150 per person. Harvest Night ($275 per person) tickets also are available as a stand-alone ticket option and will offer guests the opportunity to sample signature dishes from over 15 of the nation’s most decorated chefs, paired with live music, curated by Kings of Leon. Information: http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com

TUESDAY, SEPT. 20

Courtyard Concerts at Downtown Library

Courtyard Concerts, free and open to all, occur Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. through Oct. 4. They take place in the Robinson Courtyard, located on the second floor of the Main Library, 615 Church St. Performances are informal, and seating is first-come, first-served. Guests can bring lunch and drop in at their leisure. Courtyard Concerts happen rain or shine. Information: www.library.nashville.org

-- Sept. 20: Songwriters Session: Marshall Chapman, Gary Nicholson, Don Henry

-- Sept. 27: Paul Burch & WPA Ballclub

-- Oct. 4: Marcela Pinilla Band

OCT. 27-28

63rd annual Governor’s Conference on Economic and Community Development

Martin Frey, former director for Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development, will be the keynote speaker. Renaissance Nashville Hotel. The conference theme is “Team Tennessee: MVPs” showcasing Tennessee’s strategy in economic and rural development, entrepreneurship, workforce and more. Information: www.govcon.tnecd.com