A Night of Hope. The Tennessee Chapter of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation will hold its 11th annual Twilight Soirée, a fundraising event dedicated to supporting patients and families affected by Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Proceeds benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation and the more than 30,000 Tennesseans and 3.1 million Americans living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Friday, 6:30 p.m., Loews Vanderbilt Hotel. Information
NOV. 13-15
Christmas Village
One of Nashville’s oldest and most beloved charitable traditions, supported and operated entirely by volunteers from the Nashville Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club. The Village brings together more than 250 unique merchants offering an incredible variety of seasonal treasures and one-of-a-kind gifts, toys for all ages, clothing for children and adults, jewelry, gourmet foods, pottery and collectibles. Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday noon-6 p.m. The Fairgrounds Nashville, 517 Fairground Court. Tickets/Information
NOV. 13-14
Yuletide at the Station
Curated handmade goods, artisan crafts, vintage and festive finds geared toward holiday gifting. Live music both days. Friday 5-8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Station, 117 W Main St, Gallatin. Information
NOV. 14-16
Tinsel & Treasures: Holiday Retail Open House
A Gallatin tradition that has been bringing the community together for more than 50 years. Celebrated annually on the second weekend of November, this event kicks off the holiday season by inviting everyone to support local businesses and enjoy Gallatin’s festive spirit. Information
TUESDAY, NOV. 17
Executive Insights: A Conversation with Former Gov. Bill Haslam
Executive Insights, presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, is the Nashville Chamber’s signature leadership series, reimagined as candid fireside chats with the leaders shaping Nashville and beyond. Hosted by Chamber President and CEO Stephanie Coleman in iconic Nashville spaces courtesy of venue partner Opry Entertainment Group, Executive Insights brings business and community leaders together to hear the decisions and lessons behind great leadership. 7:30-9 a.m., Grand Ole Opry - Studio A, 2804 Opryland Drive, Nashville. Information
Business After Hours
An evening of networking, conversation and connection as attendees learn more about the Wilson County Civic League’s mission and the important work it does in the community. 5-6:30 p.m., 321 East Market Street, Lebanon. Information
THURSDAY, NOV. 19
Merry Little Market + Chamber Holiday Party
Williamson, Inc. is turning the Barn at Sycamore Farms into a festive holiday celebration filled with local shopping, delicious food and drinks, live entertainment, photos with Santa and plenty of Christmas cheer. Dozens of local businesses will be offering gifts, food and drinks, and introductions to their consumer services. 4-7 p.m., 4866 Murfreesboro Road, Arrington. Information
Business Before Hours
informal, social networking event is designed to connect you with business professionals from across Rutherford County. 7:30-9 a.m., Puckett’s Restaurant, 114 North Church Street, Murfreesboro. Information
Building and Leading Winning Teams
Join Pinnacle Financial Partners for the 2026 Pinnacle Forum Series featuring a panel discussion on “Building and Leading Winning Teams.” Hear from Summer Yeiser, chief people officer at Pinnacle, Drew Maddox, chief performance officer at Fourteen Foods, and Sara Larson, director of staffing and logistics at Chef’s Marketing and Catering as they share insights on leadership, team development, and creating a culture that drives success. 11 a.m., The Forum, 705 Rivergate Pkwy., Goodlettsville. Information
Sumner Women in Business
In “The Science of Connection in an AI World,” participants will discover how to elevate your communication through verbal mastery and compassionate curiosity. Learn how to actively engage mirror neurons, break reactive cognitive loops and create stronger, more meaningful connections in both your professional and personal life. Featured speaker: Jim Morris, CEO, Human Touch Publishing. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Holiday Inn Express, 615 East Main Street, Hendersonville. Information
Clarksville Business After Hours
A free event for business leaders to enjoy food, drinks and build a network with others in the local community. No RSVP is required. 4:30-6:30 p.m., Gentry Orthodontics, 661 Dunbar Cave Road, Suite 100, Clarksville. Information
Madison Chamber & Nashville Area Chamber Mixer
Join the Madison Chamber and the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce for an evening of networking, connection and community at Harken Hall. This special happy hour offers Chamber members the opportunity to step outside their usual networking circles, meet new people and build relationships with businesses and professionals from across the region. Enjoy drinks, light bites and conversation in a relaxed setting. 4:30-6 p.m., Harken Hall, 514 Madison Station Blvd, Madison. Information
NOV. 19-21
National League of Cities Summit 2026
The National League of Cities will convene local elected officials, municipal staff and government leaders from across the country at Music City Center. City Summit, NLC’s annual conference and one of the largest gatherings of local elected officials and local government advocates, provides opportunities for municipal leaders to exchange ideas, explore innovative solutions and strengthen their ability to address challenges facing cities, towns and villages. Information
SATURDAY, NOV. 21
America Recycles Day Recycling Roundup
The Tennessee Environmental Council, in partnership with Nissan, will host a free recycling event accepting electronics, foam packing material, mattresses, tires and other hard-to-recycle materials. Attendees also can donate books, pet supplies, durable medical equipment, coats and blankets to local nonprofits. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. Nissan Stadium, Parking Lot H, 1 Titans Way, Nashville. Information