Chamber Midtown Quarterly Meeting. Discussion will focus on entrepreneurship in the Midtown area, including the thriving industries of technology, health care and more. Chamber Midtown is one of six of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Area Advisory Councils, formed to champion business prosperity in one of Nashville’s most thriving business districts. Homewood Suites by Hilton Nashville Vanderbilt, 2400 West End Ave. Thursday, 8-9:30 a.m. Registration required. Fee: free for chamber members and future members. Information
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
Street Eats
Enjoy a gathering of up to 20 local food trucks parked along Deaderick Street between Fourth Avenue North and Fifth Avenue North. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information
After Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon
“From Discovery to Recovery” hosted by News Channel 5’s Bree Smith. The program is for anyone interested in knowing more about the services available in the community for women touched by breast cancer. Gallatin Frist United Methodist Church, 149 Main Street. Free lunch provided. Noon- 1 p.m. Information and RSVP: 452-1922
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Good Morning Gallatin
A forum focusing on business and community issues. Sumner Regional Medical Center will once again be sponsoring this informative program. Sumner Regional Medical Center, 555 Hartsville Pike, Gallatin. 7:30 a.m. Fee: Free and open to the public. Information: 615-452-4000.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
Downtown Connect Quarterly Connect Coffee
Meeting will discuss the economic impact the NFL Draft will have on the city, hear information regarding traffic commute changes and alternatives, as well as suggestions to employers on flexible scheduling for employees during this time. Baker Donelson-Special Events Center, 211 Commerce Street, First Floor Baker Donelson Center. 8-9 a.m. Fee: Complimentary to attend, but registration is required. A light breakfast will be served. Information
MARCH 26-30
Tin Pan South
Now in its 27th year, the Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival is the highlight for musicians and music lovers each year. Music fans come from all over the world to see dozens of performances during this event. Information
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Women in Business Luncheon
Topic: Being a female in a male-dominated career with guest speaker, Deborah Faulkner, chief of the Franklin Police Department. Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Road. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Member $30, Nonmembers $50.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28,
Governor’s Address
The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce welcomes Governor Bill Lee to the 2019 Governor’s Address. Omni Hotel, 250 Fifth Avenue S. 7:45-8:15 registration, networking and breakfast, 8:15-9:15 program. Fee; $40 Nashville, Bellevue Harpeth, Maury and Rutherford County Chamber members. $500 reserved table for 10, $70 future Chamber members. Information
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
Legislative Update
Panel: Speaker of the House Glen Casada, Senate Majority Leader Jack Johnson, Reps. Sam Whitson and Brandan Ogles. Columbia State Community College, Community Room, Building A, 1228 Liberty Pike, Franklin. 7:15-8:30 a.m. Fee: Free and open to the public. Information
Wednesday, May 1
Salon@615
Special Edition presents An Evening with Melinda Gates, Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. 6:15-8:15 p.m. Fee: $37.50, includes a signed copy of the book, The Moment of Lift. Information