Gallatin Young Professionals Luncheon. Join other Young Professionals at the monthly luncheon each third Wednesday. This event takes place at a new spot every month. Chicago Style Gyros Plus, 148 Belvedere Dr. Each member is responsible for their own lunch. Please register to attend. Wednesday, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Information

THROUGH SATURDAY

AmericanaFest

Live musical performances and in-depth seminars led by top music industry influencers. Fees: Festival $125, silver $499, members $399. Downtown, various locations. Information

THURSDAY, SEPT 19

Pick Your Place: Chamber Open House

Learn about Nashville Chamber initiatives from staff members who lead the efforts around small business, job creation, education/talent development, young professionals, public policy, research, events and supporting regional businesses like yours. This is an open house event. Come and go as your schedule allows. Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, 500 11th Ave. N. Ste. 200. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Information

Industry Roundtables

Industry Roundtables will meet once a month as we are striving to promote community over competition: a place where you can discuss what’s happening in your business sector and also mingle with others from different industries to make valuable connections. Coffee will be provided, and a Chamber team member will be at each meeting, in an effort for our team to better connect our members to resources. Although this event is included in your Chamber membership, registration is required. The Station, 117 W. Main Street. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Information

Entrepreneur Exchange

The monthly meetup of Entrepreneur Exchange at the Franklin Innovation Center is a gathering for startups and entrepreneurs. The meetup takes place on the third Thursday of every month, providing a regular opportunity for fellow entrepreneurs to casually network, meet the tenants and experience all that the center has to offer. The Franklin Innovation Center, 423 S. Margin Street. 4-5 p.m. Information

Third Thursday on Main

See Ty Gregory perform in Historic Downtown Gallatin at this free concert. Bring a lawn chair, grab dinner from local restaurants and food trucks. 6:30-9 p.m. Information

SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

Duck River Cleanup

The Duck River Cleanup is an annual collaboration between Keep Maury Beautiful and Higher Pursuits. The primary objective is to remove trash from the Duck River, its banks and the surrounding river access points. Volunteers have the option to float down the river to collect litter or clean up along the banks and access areas on foot. Lunch is provided. Rotary Pavilion, Riverwalk Park, 302 Riverside Dr. 7-8:30 a.m. Registration is required. Rain date is Oct. 5. Information

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Policy Talks

Williamson, Inc. Policy Talks 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. Columbia State Community College, Community Room, Building A, 1228 Liberty Pike. Free to attend. 7:30-9 a.m. Information