Business Studio: Building Your Brand in a Digital World. CEO’s, executives and business owners are focusing on everything but brand. Successful entrepreneurs and business owners know their brand, build personal brand, know their brand stories and are experts at sharing their value while building brand loyalty. The question is – How do you do this in a digital world? Center for Nonprofit Management, 37 Peabody St., Suite 201. Thursday. Registration & networking: 3:30-4 p.m., Program: 4-5 p.m. Fee: Free. Information
THURSDAY, OCT. 24
Street Eats
As many as 20 local food trucks will park along Deaderick Street between Fourth Avenue North and Fifth Avenue North. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Information
Macy’s Hiring Event
Macy’s is hiring full- and part-time seasonal colleagues to serve customers’ in-stores during the 2019 holiday shopping season. Macy’s will be hosting its annual hiring event, and applicants are encouraged to visit all Macy’s stores. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Macy’s Cool Springs, Green Hills and Rivergate locations. Information
THROUGH OCT. 27
Cheekwood Harvest
A celebration of all things fall with pumpkins, mums, scarecrows and more. Tuesday- Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $20, seniors $18, college students $16, youth (3-17) $13, 2 and younger free. Information
FRIDAY, OCT. 25
Williamson, Inc. Legislative Update
Columbia State Community College, Community Room, Building A, 1228 Liberty Pike, 7:15 a.m. Networking, 7:30-8:30 a.m. program. Williamson, Inc. Legislative Update is a monthly community forum featuring elected officials centered on the issues being discussed in the Tennessee Legislature and in Williamson County. Representatives are given a platform to discuss the issues in greater depth with their constituents. The one-hour program is aired on Comcast Channel 3, the county’s public information channel and rebroadcast on Williamson County Television’s YouTube Channel. Information
SATURDAY, OCT. 26
Heritage Foundation’s Pumpkin Fest
Pumpkin Fest is an annual fall tradition in Franklin with more than 65,000 visitors of all ages on Main Street. Guests can experience new activities such as Williamson County High School Battle of the Bands, revamped costume parade and Leiper’s Fork Distillery Whiskey Lounge. Another addition will be activities at Franklin Grove Estate and Gardens, including a Heritage Classroom pop-up, pumpkin patch, photo opportunity, book talks and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Downtown Franklin. Free. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Information
Once in a Blue Moon
The Land Trust for Tennessee’s largest fundraiser celebrates its 19th year. Glen Leven Farm, 4000 Franklin Pike. Must be 21 or older to attend. Fees: New Moon Ticket (35 years and younger) $125, Blue Moon Ticket: $250. Information
Sumner County Wine Brew Festival 2019
An exciting upscale festival featuring a selection of fine wines, beers from local breweries, and food samples from area restaurants. Public event. Bluegrass Yacht & Country Club, 550 Johnny Cash Parkway, Hendersonville. 6 p.m. Note: purchase tickets before event. Information
Haunted Museum
Chilling ghost stories from Tennessee’s past, as well as snacks, games, art activities and costume parades. Those attending the Haunted Museum event are invited to wear costumes and join in on the fun! The Nashville Public Library’s Puppet Truck will also be on-site. Tennessee State Museum, 1000 Rosa L. Parks Blvd. Information
THURSDAY, OCT. 31
Chancellor’s Lecture Series
A preeminent novelist, accomplished thought leaders and journalists on the front lines of global issues and pioneering cultural influencers comprise this fall’s Chancellor’s Lecture Series led by interim Chancellor Susan R. Wente. The theme of the series is “Culture of Respect; Culture of Caring.” Langford Auditorium. 6:30 p.m. Fee: Free and on a first-come basis.
• Oct. 31: Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jon Meacham, authors and presidential historians. This event will be held in Ingram Hall at Blair School of Music.
• Nov. 21: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, author and MacArthur Fellow
• Dec. 3: Journalists and authors Seven Pinker, Carl Zimmer and Amanda Little with Jon Meacham. Information
FRIDAY, NOV. 15
Night Market
Nashville Farmers’ Market hosts a night market the third Friday of every month. Rain or shine, 5-9 p.m. The restaurants and shops stay open late and there are artisans, farmers and live music. Free and family friendly. Nashville Farmers’ Market, 900 Rosa Parks Blvd. Information