Virtual First Friday. Guest speaker Lauren Ward, vice president marketing & communications for Visit Franklin. Friday, 8 a.m. Free. Registration required for this virtual event. Information

AUG. 7-8

17th annual Tomato Art Fest

Due to social distancing guidelines, the festival will have some events in-person and online. There will be an in-person socially distanced tomato art show, tomato art show pre-view party, a bloody mary garden party and a special Tomato Art Fest tornado relief concert. This year, the traditional Tomato Parade will now be called a Porch Parade! Houses, businesses, and apartments within the parade route can sign up to be a part of the parade. Contests and vendors will be held online. Information

MONDAY, AUG. 10

“Shop with a Cop” Santa Classic Golf Tournament

Proceeds from this event will be used for the Annual “Shop with a Cop.” Children from economically struggling families are paired with Gallatin police, firefighters, Sumner County EMA and sheriffs, so that they can go Christmas shopping at the local Walmart. Tennessee Grasslands, Lakes Course, 981 Plantation Boulevard. Proper golf attire required. Doors open 7 a.m., start time 8:30 a.m. Information: 615-527-7212 or

Gallatin Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon

Virtual and in person options are available for this informative meeting. Topic: Economic Development Panel. Speakers: Jimmy Johnson, James Fenton and Charly Lyons. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservations required for both options. Deadline is noon Friday before luncheon. Fee: $18 for early reservation, $20 after deadline, $25 at the door. Epic Event Center, 392 W. Main Street, Gallatin. Information: 615 452-4000

THURSDAY, AUG. 13

Chamber Chat

As a way of leading, informing and supporting members, the Nashville Area Chamber is launching Chamber Chat, formerly known as Member Orientation! Making the most of your membership investment is important, as your business plays a key role in the Chamber’s mission of creating regional economic prosperity. Join our Webex to hear from Chamber staff about member benefits and involvement opportunities. 1-2 p.m. Registration and Information

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 19

Virtual Member Connect

Be sure to register for our Virtual Member Connect. You will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other members and give your one minute elevator pitch. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. The Zoom link will be sent out to those who registered the Monday before and the day of the event. Information