Business Before Hours was held Thursday, Oct. 8 at Carpe Artista in Smyrna. 

Carpe Artista is the nonprofit arm of Carpe Cafe, 101 Front St. in Smyrna. The nonprofit hopes to transform culture globally by developing local Arts Communities and Creatives in Smyrna and North Rutherford County.

Business Before Hours in October was presented by Carpe Cafe & Crimson Security. 

This informal, social networking event is designed to give you opportunities to meet business professionals from across Rutherford County.

Photos by Tom Beckwith.