REIN Williamson County Lunch. Rehabbers, builders,commercial, mni-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. Thursday, 11:30 a.m. First Watch, 1000 Meridian Blvd, Suite 118, Franklin. Information
THURSDAY, MARCH 15
Street Food Thursday
Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North. Also on March 22.
State Museum Lunch & Learn
In partnership with the arrival of the “Violins of Hope” project in Nashville, the Tennessee State Museum will feature a presentation by Nashville native Jack May. He will speak on the heroism and legacy of his uncle, Mortimer May, a prominent business owner in Nashville who traveled to Europe in the 1930s to help Jews escape rising Nazi tyranny and anti-Semitism. The Lunch & Learn will also provide a special opportunity to view a Tennessee State Museum artifact connected with Jewish survivors’ immigration to Nashville: a crate belonging to the Srul Kapusta family, shipped from Czechoslovakia to the National Council of Jewish Women in Nashville after World War II. Tennessee State Museum, Level B, 505 Deadrick Street. Free. 12:15-12:45 p.m. Information. Additional opportunities:
-- April 19: The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
-- April 26: The History of Tennessee State Museum
Business Studio
Growing your customer base and engaging with the right customers, the right way. Targeting is an effective method for developing new business and engaging with the right customers. Yet, many companies fall short of their objectives due to inadequate preparation. This workshop will focus on how to successfully prioritize and engage with prospects – with the end goal of converting them to customers. During this session, participants will learn a simplified approach to targeting, including how to:
-- Identify the right targets (customers) through segmentation (size, industry, etc.) and buying triggers
-- Zero in on the right person/decision maker at the target
-- Use the right messaging and medium to reach them
-- Validate the overall approach
Schedule: 2:45-3 p.m., Registration, 3-4:30 p.m., Workshop, 4:30-5 p.m., Networking and discussion. Fee: Free. Center for Medial Interoperability, 8 City Blvd, Suite 203, Classroom #206, Nashville. Parking in the OneC1ty garage available on P2. Information
Business After Hours
Clarksville networking event. F&M Bank, 50 Franklin Street. Make new business connections and enjoy great food and fun. 5-7 p.m. Information: 931 245-4342
THROUGH MARCH 17
Christian Worldview Film Festival
The fifth annual Christian Film Festival and Guild with more than 60 films to be screened and more than 40 film-related workshops. Guest speakers include Stephen and Alex Kendrick (War Room, Courageous), Bruce Marchiano, Beverly Holloway, Paul Mills and more. The Factory at Franklin. Information
FRIDAY, MARCH 16
Night Market
The restaurants and shops stay open late and there are artisans, farmers, and live music. The events are free to attend and family-friendly. Beer, cocktails, and wine are available for purchase. 5-9 p.m. Nashville Farmers Market, 900 Rosa L. Parks Blvd.
MARCH 16-18
OVC Men’s Basketball Tournament
Ohio Valley Conference hosts the road to the Final Four at Bridgestone Arena. 501 Broadway, Tickets: $198-$240. Information
SATURDAY, MARCH 17
Wildflower Hikes
Enjoy the colors this season while hiking the trails of Owl’s Hill. Look for Blue-eyed Mary, Dutchman’s Britches and Spring Beauty. This is an adult-only hike. Fee: $12. Additional dates: March 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21. Owl’s Hill Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Rd S, Brentwood 9:30-11:30 A.M. Information
St. Patrick’s Day at the Station
Scott-Ellis School of Irish Dance will be providing performances, dance instruction, and other fun activities. Fee: free and family-friendly. Food and drinks, including green donuts available, to raise funds for the station. Amqui Station, 303 Madison St., Madison. 10 a.m. -1:00 p.m. Don’t forget to wear your green. Information
MARCH 17-18
Music City Irish Fest
There will be Irish music and performances, hurling, jigs, food, beer, and lots of green. Get ready for a fun, family-friendly Irish festival. Riverfront Park. Information
TUESDAY, MARCH 20
Women in Business Luncheon
Topic: Caffeinate Your Career. Speaker, Jennifer Way, Founder, Way Solutions. Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Road. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: Business Partner: $30, Guests: $50. Information
FRIDAY, MARCH 23
Good Morning Gallatin
The focus and goal of Good Morning Gallatin is to allow the public to ‘wake up to what’s trending’ by hearing about business and community issues and to get updates on new legislation at the local, county, and state levels from our elected officials. The series will run through May. March topic: State Legislative Activity Update and City of Gallatin Update from Mayor Paige Brown and the Gallatin City Council. Sumner Regional Medical Center, 555 Hartsville Pike. 7:30-8:30 a.m. Information: 452-4000
MARCH 23-24
Churchill Society of Tennessee
Sir Winston Churchill’s great-grandson will deliver one of Churchill’s speeches at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center just before the Nashville Symphony performs the “Violins of Hope” concert featuring a collection of violins owned by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust. Randolph Churchill also will speak at the Saturday night banquet and will be in Franklin that day as the conference attendees explore Winston Churchill’s intense interest in the American Civil War. The conference features more than a dozen other speakers and presenters. Tickets include options for basic one-day and two-day conference tickets, symphony-only tickets, banquet tickets or combined tickets. Information, registration and hotel
THURSAY, MARCH 29
Street Food Thursday
Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between 4th Avenue North and 5th Avenue North.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31
Eggstravaganzoo
The Nashville Zoo is hosting their annual Eggstravaganzoo egg hunt. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. There are scheduled egg hunts, games, bounce houses, face painting, and more. The Easter Bunny and Zoo mascot, Twiga, will be there. Specific egg hunt schedules:
2 years & younger - 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.
3 years - 10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m.
4-5 years - 11 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
6-7 years - 11:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.
8-10 years – Noon or 2:30 p.m.
Oyster Easter
The 56th annual Oyster Easter, with proceeds to benefit the Community Resource Center (CRC). 1-5 p.m. Green Door Gourmet, 7007 River Road Pike. The event features delicious Cajun food, beer, wine, and spirits as well as fun contests and activities. This is an annual Nashville tradition you don’t want to miss. Early bird tickets are $55 and go up from there. Food and drinks are included in the ticket price. Information