VOL. 41 | NO. 26 | Friday, June 30, 2017
Music on Main. Red Light 11 is a “dance band” with a little old school, a little new school and all the classes in between. Goodlettsville City Hall Lawn, 105 S. Main Street. Thursday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Information: http://www.goodlettsvillechamber.com
THURSDAY, JULY 6
Street Food Thursday
A gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North.
FRIDAY, JULY 7
First Friday: Your Small Business Resource
Topic: 27 Ways to Improve Your Website Immediately. Speakers: Patrick Cornell, owner, Cornell Design Group and John Housholder, project manager, Cornell Design Group. Learn how to make immediate improvements to your website. 7:30 a.m. - 9 a.m. E|Spaces, 1550 W. McEwen Drive, Suite 300, Franklin. Free for Williamson Inc. Business Partners and guests. Information: http://cmdev.williamsonchamber.com/events/details/first-friday-your-small-business-resource-07-07-2017
Full Moon Pickin’ Parties
The Full Moon Pickin’ Parties feature bluegrass music including jam circles and main acts on a stage. Percy Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2500 Old Hickory Blvd. Water, soft drinks and up to four beers are included with admission. Food is also available for purchase. Adult, $20 (advance) / $25 day of, Youth 7-17 $7 (advance) $10 day-of, Children 6 and under Free. Pickers: $5 no alcohol or $10 with beer. 7-11 p.m. Additional dates are August 4, September 8 and Oct. 13. Information: http://warnerparks.org/programs-events/events
SATURDAY, JULY 8
Dog & Car Wash/Adoption Event
My Second Home Pet Resort is hosting a dog and car wash with a pet adoption. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. 101 Mission Court, Franklin. Information: http://cmdev.williamsonchamber.com/events/details/dog-car-wash-and-adoption
U.S. Soccer CONCACAF Gold Cup
Nissan Stadium. USA vs Panama. 3:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 and up. Information: https://www.ussoccer.com
JULY 8-9
Heroes & Villains Fan Fest
Featuring stars of today’s comic-inspired TV shows & movies. Music City Center, 201 5th Ave. South. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. VIP entry 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Fee: $70 and up for 2 day admission. Information: http://heroesfanfest.com/nashville/tickets
MONDAY, JULY 10
Gallatin Chamber Membership Luncheon
The monthly membership luncheon features speakers of interest to local businesses and is held on the second Monday of each month. Topic: Higher Education with guest panel, featuring Dr. Matt Pinson, Welch College; Dr. Jerry Faulkner, Volunteer State Community College; and Renee Dauer, Union University. Epic Events Center, 392 West Main Street, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: Chamber Members: $18 for reservations made by noon on the previous Friday; $20 with reservations after the deadline; $25 at the door. The cost for non-members is $25. Reservations are required. Information: 452-4000.
TUESDAY, JULY 11
Chamber South Meeting
Chamber South is partnering with CNAP (Crossings Nashville Action Partnership) to gather business and community leaders in the South Nashville area to discuss topics relevant to the business community. Lighthouse Christian School, 5100 Blue Hole Road, Antioch. 8-9:30 a.m. Complimentary to attend, but registration is required. Information: http://web.nashvillechamber.com/events
Williamson 101
Learn how to maximize your partnership and discover ways to get involved. Meet other new and existing partners as you learn more about Williamson, Inc. Light refreshments will be served. Free event, but registration required. Williamson, Inc., 5005 Meridian Blvd., Suite 150, Franklin. 3:30-5 p.m. Information: http://cmdev.williamsonchamber.com/
Cheatham County Democratic Party
All Cheatham County Democrats are invited to attend and participate in this meeting with the Executive Committee. Pinnacle Bank – Denney Room (2nd floor), 524 South Main Street, Ashland City. 6-8 p.m. Information: Michael Lottman, 714-2702
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12
Chamber East Networking Coffee
Join business and community leaders in East Nashville for the Chamber East monthly networking coffee and community update. SnapShot Interactive, 1530 Riverside Drive. 8:15-8:30 a.m. networking, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Community Update. Information: www.nashvillechamber.com
Maury County Chamber Monthly Coffee
Fairview Pool, 1-15 Hannaway Road, Columbia. 9-10 a.m. Information: http://mauryalliance.chambermaster.com/events
THURSDAY, JULY 13
Street Food Thursday
A gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North.
Salon@615
Roxane Gay will discuss her new memoir, Hunger. Tickets available June 13, 8:15 a.m. Fee: Free. Additional event, Tuesday, July 18. Alan Alda will discuss his new book, If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?, with Ann Patchett. Tickets available June 18, 8:15 a.m. Fee: $34, includes copy of the book. Both events at Ingram Hall, Blair School of Music, 2400 Blakemore Ave. 6:15 p.m. Information: www.salonat615.org
JULY 14-15
Sumner County Anti-Drug Coalition Rodeo
This IPRA sanctioned event grows bigger every year. All money raised goes directly back into the community to raise awareness about the dangers of underage drinking, tobacco use and prescription drug abuse. Triple Creek Park, Champion Drive, Gallatin. 7-10 p.m. Adults: $10, children, $5. Information: 461-8243
SATURDAY, JULY 15
Summer Wine on the Rails
Join Muddy Roots and the Tennessee Central Railway Museum on a day trip to Del Monaco Winery in Baxter, TN. Take an excursion train ride in a restored classic 1950s-era American streamlined stainless steel passenger train. Each ticket includes a wine tasting on board the train, winery tours, winery activities, live music, and more wine tasting. Passengers will have the opportunity to purchase wine and lunch at the winery and each ticket includes a souvenir wine glass. Vintage dress is strongly encouraged. 220 Willow Street, Nashville. 8:00 a.m. Must be over 21. Information: https://wineontherails.com/2017/04/07/summer-wine-on-the-rails-july-15th-2017
Williamson County Republican Party Annual BBQ Dinner
Featuring Marsha Blackburn, TN 2018 Straw Poll & Gubernatorial Speeches, meet and green with local officials. 4 p.m. Little Creek Farms, 731 Cool Springs Road, Thompson Station. Information http://gopnashville.org/events-new/
Super Cool Fun Fest
The event features everything 90’s. “Feel like a kid again, but this time with beer” is their slogan. My So Called Band will be playing all of the best music from the 90’s. Relive nostalgic games, Skip It, Giant Jenga, 4 Square, and Space Jam Knockout. There will also be food trucks and lots of beer. 21+ event. Cumberland Park: 592 South 1st Street. Fee: $20. 4-9:30 P.M.
SUNDAY, JULY 16
Jazz on the Cumberland
The concert series is held monthly on Sundays, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. through October at Cumberland Park, 592 South 1st Street. Free, family friendly series. Bring blanket and lawn chairs to enjoy some of the best local, regional, and national jazz artists. There will be food trucks and concessions available at each concert, and $5 parking in Lot R of the LP Field. This is an alcohol-free event. Additional dates: Aug. 20, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15.