BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – The Brentwood Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming December 2011 events for your calendar.

A Fashionista Affair: Women in Business Holiday Luncheon – Join Women in Business as we enjoy great music, food, holiday fashions and conversation and celebrate the holidays in style. The luncheon will be held Thursday, December 1 from 11 am – 1 pm at Embassy Suites Cool Springs, 820 Crescent Centre Drive, Franklin. Special guest Tennessean Shopping Diva Cathi Aycock will share the top trends for the holidays and for 2012. The cost of this meeting is $25 for Chamber members and $35 for guests.

For more info: http://members.brentwoodcoolsprings.org/Events/details/women-in-business-holiday-luncheon

Your Small Business Resource: First Friday Presented by FirstBank – First Friday kicks off the fourth session in its current series entitled “Growing Your Business”. The next meeting will be Friday, December 2 from 7:30 am – 9 am at our host location, Vanderbilt Legends Club, 1500 Legends Club Lane, Franklin. Speaker Tim Shaver, Owner, Tim Shaver & Associates, will discuss “Growing Your Business Development.” The meeting is complimentary for members of Brentwood Cool Springs, Cool Springs and Williamson County-Franklin Chamber, and $25 for guests. A continental breakfast is served. For more info: http://members.brentwoodcoolsprings.org/Events/details/your-small-business-resource-first-friday-351648

New Member Activation Presented by Beacon Technologies – New Member Activation will be held Tuesday, December 13 from 8 – 9:30 am at the Chamber Office, 5211 Maryland Way, Suite 1080, Brentwood. This is an opportunity for new (or existing) Chamber members to learn everything there is to know about the Chamber! This is a free, members-only event. For more info: http://members.brentwoodcoolsprings.org/Events/details/new-member-activation-12-27-2011

Here's a list of community events as posted on the Web site of the Williamson County Chamber of Commerce:

May 1-31, Tennessee Renaissance Festival, 2124 New Castle Road, Off Hwy 96, ArringtonTriune.  Weekends and Memorial Day. Hours 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., rain or shine.  Contact:  Mike and Jackie Freeman, 615-395-9950 or www.tnrenfest.com

May 7, Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, 1320 West Main st., Franklin at the Williamson County Administrative Complex.  8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Contact 790-5848

May 7, Franklin Men’s Club – Soroptimist Internationals Presents “Race to Victory Derby Day Party” All proceeds benefit Women’s Scholoarships to Columbia State Community College and Bridges Domestic Violence Center.  For More Information  www.sifrranklin.org

May 9-14, O’More Design Week, Professional student shows for Fashion Design, Fine Arts, Interior Design and Visual Communications.  Contact: (615) 794-4254 or www.omorecollege.edu.

May 11, 12, 13, Brightstone – It’s a Spring Thing.  10 a.m. – 6 p.m. each day.  140 Southeast Parkway Court, Franklin.  Unique spring line of products for sale.  Free hot dogs and lemonade 11-2 each day.

May 14, Rodeo Parade through downtown Franklin, 12:00 noon.  To enter call Brad Gaidoes at 615-478-2451.

May 19-21, 62nd Annual Franklin Rodeo.  Doors open each night at 5:30 p.m. first performance at 7:00 p.m., Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin.  For ticket information go to www.franklinrodeo.com.

May 22, Garden Tour, seven wonderful gardens, all within a 15-mile radius.  call 615-794-8113 or 615-302-1550

June 3 and 4th, Artfusion 2011, Arts Council of Williamson County’s 5th Annual Visual, Performing & Culinary Arts Festival.  The Factory at Franklin.  Form more information e-mail

June 3, American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Held at Battleground Academy.  for information visit www.relayforlife.org/williamson

June 4 and 5, Annual Tour of Homes sponsored by The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County.   Call 591-8500 or visit www.historicfranklin.com

June 8, 17th Annual Williamson Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament at Vanderbilt Legends Club, 1500 Legends Club Ln., Franklin.  Contact Steve Smith, 615-435-5170 or Jimmie Carol Hyman, 615-435-5175.

Some of the top community events in February as found on the Williamson County Franklin Chamber of Commerce Web site:

February 4 The 10th Annual “Black Tie Affair,” Embassy Suites Cool Springs, 820 Crescent Center Dr., Franklin. Event supports the African American Heritage Society. Social hour with cash bar begins at 6:00 p.m. Program starts at 7:00 p.m., evening festivities until 11:00 p.m. Admission: $50 per person. Contact Tom Murdic, or 615-794-6029.

February 5 Father/Daughter Dance, “Daddy’s Little Princess Ball” Fairview Recreation Center, 2714 Fairview Boulevard, Fairview 7-9 p.m.  For details call 615-799-9331.

February 10 HeART to Heart Luncheon to benefit United Way of Williamson County , Jamison Hall, The Factory at Franklin , 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin . Tickets $50/person. Silent auction 10:30 a.m., followed by luncheon 12:30 p.m. Mistress of ceremony is Laura Faber. Entertainment provided by FiftyForward with a short play.  Contact: Debby Rainey 615-771-2312.

February 10 HeART to Heart “After Dark” to benefit United Way of Williamson County, The Commons, The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin. Tickets are $50/person or $100/couple. ”Sports Talk with Mike Keith, Voice of the Titans”. Event begins at 6 p.m. with 5 live auction items including a fiddle signed by Charlie Daniels. Contact: Debby Rainey 615-771-2312.         

February 10, 2011 BrightStone’s 2011 Songwriter’s Night with the Judd’s in Liberty Hall at the Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., Franklin. Includes additional performers, a full buffet meal and a silent auction showcasing many great items.  Reservations: www.brightstone.org or 790-4888.

February 11  American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Courses, Indoor Sports Complex, 920 Heritage Way, Brentwood. Pre-registration required beginning Saturday, February 6 at 12:00 noon at the I.S.C. Cost: $125.00 includes all materials. Contact: 615-370-3471, ext.22.

February 21 Franklin Family Night Franklin Recreation Complex 1120 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin. Friday Night, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Magic Show and Pizza Party. Admission: $6/person; 2 & under are free. Cost includes 2 slices of pizza, a drink, dessert & entertainment. Reservations required. Contact 615-790-5719 ext.10.

February 28 Public Affairs Roundtable, 7:30 a.m., Williamson County Administrative Complex. Contact the Chamber office for more information at 615-794-1225.