Chancellor’s Lecture Series. Doris Kearns Goodwin and Jon Meacham, authors and presidential historians, will be featured in Ingram Hall at Blair School of Music. This fall’s Chancellor’s Lecture Series, led by interim Chancellor Susan R. Wente, is themed “Culture of Respect; Culture of Caring.” Langford Auditorium. Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Free. Additional dates: 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
THURSDAY, OCT. 31
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
FRIDAY, NOV. 1
First Friday: Your Small Business Resource
First Friday offers individuals the opportunity to expand their knowledge on best business practices from some of the most successful business leaders in the county. E|Spaces, 1550 W. McEwen Drive, Suite 300. 7:30-9 a.m. Free. Information
Salon@615
Special Edition with Gloria Steinem 6:15 p.m. War Memorial Building & Legislative Plaza, 301 6th Ave. N. Fee: $31.50 includes a signed copy of the book The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It Will Piss You Off! Information
Additional Salon@615 events:
Nov. 6: Ta-Nehisi Coates will discuss his latest work, The Water Dancer. James K. Polk Theater, TPAC, 505 Deaderick Street. 6:15 p.m. Fee: $37.50, includes a copy of the book.
Nov. 16: Walter Isaacson and Evan Thomas, NPL Literary Award Public Lecture. Hume-Fogg Academic High School, 700 Broadway. 10 a.m.
Dec. 6: Tomi Adeyemi will discuss her new book. Children of Virtue and Vengeance, the sequel to Children of Blood and Bone. Main Library, 615 Church Street. 6:15 p.m. Fee: Free
SATURDAY, NOV 2
First Saturday Art Crawl
Art galleries throughout downtown host receptions and art openings, presenting local and world-renowned artists and artwork. The galleries offer opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring every genre of art. Free. Most galleries serve free wine and other refreshments. 6-9 p.m. Information
Backyard Bluegrass Bash
In celebration of the rich music history in Sumner County enjoy an afternoon filled with amazing live music, delicious food, vendor shopping, dancing and some of the best bluegrass music. Douglass-Clark House, 2115 Long Hollow Pike. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: Free. Information
TUESDAY, NOV. 5
REIN’s Deals, Deals, Deals
This meeting brings hot, relevant topics to intermediate and advanced investors. Meeting led by Tyler Cauble. Toro Title, 933 East Trinity Lane. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free for members. Nonmembers $50. Pre-registering is recommended. Information
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6
Leads Exchange
A facilitated, casual, members-only networking opportunity. Limited to 30 participants. Bring business cards, brochures and product samples to share with other participants. Lunch meeting option, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Williamson, Inc. 5005 Meridian Blvd., Suite 150. Afternoon meeting, 3:30-5 p.m. Best Western Franklin, 1308 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin. This is a free, members-only event. Registration required. Information
Chamber East Networking Coffee
Topic: Design Thinking and Branding in Public Transportation Studio 615, 272 Broadmoor Drive. 7:30-9:15 a.m. Fee: free. Information
THURSDAY, NOV. 7
Member Orientation
An opportunity to learn about member benefits and involvement opportunities from Chamber staff. You’ll also learn how your business plays a role in the Chamber’s mission of creating regional economic prosperity. Lunch provided. 11:30 a.m. 211 Commerce Street. Fee: Free to new chamber members. Registration is requested. Information
NOV. 7-8
Conversations with the Classics
The Hermitage will present a special event featuring The Legend of Sleepy Hollow from the works of Washington Irving. Tickets are $40. The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane. 7:30 p.m. Information
SATURDAY, NOV. 9
Gallatin Rotary Club
The annual Rotary club dinner and auction has a goal to raise over $70,000 to support projects of the Gallatin Rotary Club Foundation. Tickets: $75 for two. St. John Vianney Catholic School, 501 N. Water Ave. 5:30-9:30 p.m. Information
MONDAY, NOV. 11
Veterans Day Parade
The annual Veterans Day parade will travel down Broadway from 14th Avenue to Third Avenue. The Grand Marshals will be LTG (Ret) John Castellaw, USMC and Jeannie Seely, Grand Ole Opry star. 11a.m. Information
TUESDAY, NOV. 12
Williamson 101 Open House
Discover the many ways to volunteer, get involved, network, engage and connect while learning more about about the Williamson Chamber. Williamson, Inc., 5005 Meridian Blvd., Suite 150. 3:30-5 p.m. Information
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 13
Chamber West Monthly Networking Coffee
Hampton Inn & Suites – Green Hills, 2324 Crestmoor Road. 8 a.m. 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
TUESDAY, NOV. 19
Williamson Inc. Annual Celebration
Keynote speaker, Fred Diaz, president and CEO of Mitsubishi. Help us celebrate this year’s accomplishments and look forward to new programs and events for 2020. Northside at McEwen, 4015 Aspen Grove Drive, Franklin. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: Members- $55, Non-members - $75. Information