Nashville Fashion Week. A city-wide celebration of Nashville’s thriving fashion and retail community and its creative talent. Featuring local, regional and national designers and industry professionals in an array of creative events throughout the week, explore the city’s diverse fashion and retail spaces throughout the week with promotions, partnerships and educational workshops. Shop Nashville Week features special events, trunk shows and deals throughout the city, including downtown retailers Margaret Ellis, Inc., Rachel’s Boutique and Two Old Hippies. Other downtown events include Intro to Metalsmithing: Make Your Own Pearl Bangles at Margaret Ellis, Inc. on Tuesday, April 4; Your Brand, Your Way and How to Protect It at Waller Law inside Nashville City Center on Wednesday, April 5; Emerging Designer Runway Show at Union Station Hotel on Wednesday, April 5; An Evening of Photography and Fashion at Tinney Contemporary, The Rymer Gallery and The Frist Center for the Visual Arts on Thursday, April 6; Introduction to Hand Sewing Workshop at Aurora Nashville inside The Pinnacle on Saturday, April 8; How To Make Money Blogging at The Westin Nashville on Saturday, April 8. Schedule, information: www.nashvillefashionweek.com.

WEDNEDSAY, APRIL 5

Williamson County Leads Exchange

A facilitated, casual networking opportunity to develop member relationships. Space is limited to 30 participants and spots will fill 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.-1 p.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. Free, registration required. 11:30 and 3:30 event will be at Granite City Food & Brewery, 1864 West McEwen Drive, Franklin. Information: williamsonchamber.com

Chamber East Networking Coffee

Join business and community leaders in East Nashville for the Chamber East monthly networking coffee and community update. Divine Art Café, 604 Gallatin Avenue, Suite 109, Nashville. 8:15-8:30 a.m. networking, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Community Update. Divine Art Café is located on the rear side of the 604 Gallatin Avenue Building (also home to Chamber members, Chiro Nash and FastSigns). Parking is available in the garage behind Rite Aid; if you’re coming from downtown, turn left onto West Eastland off of Gallatin Avenue, and turn right onto Bailey Street to access the covered garage. Additional parking will be available at the East Nashville Regions Bank across the street. Guests are asked to not park in the spaces at the bank’s front door, but can park anywhere else in that lot. Information: http://web.nashvillechamber.com/events

THURSDAY, APRIL 6

Street Truck Thursdays

Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North! This event takes place every Thursday.11 a.m.-2 p.m.

FRIDAY, APRIL 7

First Friday: Your Small Business Resource

Topic: Diversity & Inclusion, speaker James R. Threalkill, Sims Strategic Diversity Consultants. 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. E|Spaces, 1550 W. McEwen Drive, Suite 300, Franklin. Fee: Free for Williamson Inc. Business Partners and guests. Information: williamsonchamber.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 8

Nashville Cherry Blossom Festival

A family friendly celebration of spring and Japanese culture on the front lawn of the Metro Courthouse at Public Square. The festival will begin at 9 a.m. with the Cherry Blossom Walk. Festival highlights include Japanese music and dance, a roving “Candyman,” martial arts demonstrations, art, anime merchandise, children’s activities, sumo-suit wrestling, cosplay contest and a variety of Japanese cuisine featuring special menus from some of Nashville’s favorite food trucks. Proceeds benefit the 10-year mission of planting 100 Japanese cherry trees each spring in Nashville parks and neighborhoods. Information: http://www.nashvillecherryblossomfestival.org

Willpower 5K

Fast becoming a local favorite for beginning runners and walkers, the course follows a scenic route through Downtown Franklin. Race to raise awareness for stroke recovery. 7:30 a.m., 317 Main Street, Franklin. $30 early bird price. Information: https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Franklin/Willpower5K