Supplier Diversity Forum. An interactive forum connecting small, diverse-owned businesses to major Middle Tennessee employers in key industries (construction, manufacturing and distribution) with a commitment to supplier diversity. Learn from successful minority-owned business leaders, engage with decision makers from major companies and build your network of buyers and other suppliers. Music City Center, 201 5th Avenue South, Nashville. Fee: $25 (includes lunch, parking, and networking reception). Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: nashvillechamber.com

THURSDAY, JAN. 26

Real Estate Investors Network

Notes Focus Group. Local investors meet to discuss investing in real estate-backed notes. The goal is to help each other stay motivated, analyze deals, and discuss strategies. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., First Watch, 1000 Meridian Blvd., Franklin. Information: www.reintn.org. Additional January opportunities:

– Thursday, Jan. 26: Real Estate Mastermind Book Club. January’s book is part one of “Think and Grow Rich” by Napoleon Hill. 6:30-8:30 p.m., REIN Center, 4525 Harding Road, Suite 200, Nashville.

Lebanon Wilson County Chamber Town News

Stay connected and be in the know with new happenings, new businesses, new chamber members, government and economic development projects and more. 7:30-8:30 a.m. 149 Public Square. Information: www.lebanonwilsonchamber.com

SATURDAY, JAN. 28

Winter Tea at Historic Amqui Station

Hostesses will entertain with “Afternoon Tea Etiquette” as well as the history and traditions of celebrating the Chinese New Year. Savories and sweets will accompany classical black, green and herbal teas. 1 p.m. in Visitor’s Center. 303 Madison Street, Madison. Reservations are required by Jan. 26. Fee: Adults: $20, 15 and younger: $10. Information: 891-1154.

MONDAY, JAN. 30

Salon@615

Naomi Judd, Book: River of Time. This is a free, ticketed event. Tickets may be obtained on site 30 minutes before show time or in advance online for a $2.50 service fee per ticket. To receive a priority spot in the signing line, you must purchase a copy of River of Time from Parnassus Books. 6:15 p.m. Main Library. Information: www.salon615.org

TUESDAY, JAN. 31

Gallatin Chamber Networking Power Lunch

Lunch and casual networking each Tuesday at various restaurants in the area. Campiones Taste of Chicago, 179 Hancock Street Ste 208, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 452-4000

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 1

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. 7:30-9 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. Free, registration required. Lunch provided by BurgerFi for the 11:30 event. Information: www.williamsonchamber.com

FRIDAY, FEB. 3

Public Affairs Roundtable

An Update from the Williamson County Legislative Delegation. Guest Panel: State Senator Jack Johnson, State Rep. Charles Sargent, State Rep. Glen Casada and State Rep. Sam Whitson. 7:15 a.m. networking, 7:30-8:30 a.m. program. Williamson County Administrative Complex Auditorium, 1320 West Main Street. Public Affairs Roundtable is a monthly community forum featuring elected officials centered on the issues being discussed in the Tennessee Legislature and in Williamson County. Information: www.williamsonchamber.com.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5

Stones River Auto Swap Meet

The Stones River Region AACA swap meet is held the first Sunday in February at the Fairgrounds Nashville. Attendees and vendors come from all over the mid-south and mid-west for what is quickly becoming one of the largest AACA swap meets in the country. Nashville Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood Avenue. 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Fee: $7 adults, under 12 free. Information: 295-2400

TUESDAY, FEB. 7

Gallatin Chamber Networking Power Lunch

Lunch and casual networking each Tuesday at various restaurants in the area. Jet’s Pizza, 122 Belvedere Dr. N., 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: 452-4000