Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce 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
THURSDAY, NOV. 7
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
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
Nashville Half-Marathon, Marathon & 5K
Race route takes you through some of Nashville’s beautiful and historic areas including The Gulch, East Nashville and ending on Broadway. There is a relay option for this race. This event is to support Gilda’s Club of Middle Tennessee. Register in advance. Fee: $60 and up. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Information
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
NOV. 9-10
St. Matthew Art for Inspiration Fine Art Show
14th Annual Fine Arts Show and Sale with live music, food, and lots of holiday gift ideas. Saturday event will feature a wine and cheese reception and the opportunity to meet the artists. Child care will be provided Saturday only. 6-9 p.m. Sunday hours are 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. St. Matthew Catholic Church, 535 Sneed Road, Franklin. 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 the Williamson Chamber. Williamson, Inc., 5005 Meridian Blvd., Suite 150. 3:30-5 p.m. Information
Business Studio
Building Corporate & Company Brand in a Digital World. This session will cover developing a company brand and how to share the story of your company, corporate or small business brand in a digital world. Presenter, Mila Grigg, CEO of MODA Image and Brand Consulting. Greater Nashville Realtors, 4540 Trousdale Drive. 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
CMA Awards
Country Music’s biggest night features never-before-seen collaborations and performances of the year’s biggest hits in country music. 7 p.m. Bridgestone Arena. Information
THURSDAY, NOV. 14
Williamson Inc., Young Professionals Holiday Party
Mill Creek Brewery, 216 Noah Drive, #140, Franklin. Fee: Members - $20, non-members $30. 5-7 p.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. 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
THURSDAY, NOV. 21
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. 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