The Resilient Communities program, powered by Thrive Regional Partnership and The Open Space Institute, is designed to engage local people in building nature-based solutions that address environmental challenges and enhance quality of life, especially in underserved areas.

FarmConnect is a free information hub and GIS tool that connects farmers with the information and opportunities they need to build best practices in sustainable, profitable agriculture.

The Cradle of Southern Appalachia Project illustrates the unified effort of our Natural Treasures Alliance to preserve the natural landscape of the tri-state region. It identifies areas of high-quality habitat that enhance the natural resilience of the region, and outlines a collaborative strategy to protect them and our quality of life for future generations.

Thrive’s Outdoor Recreation Survey was designed to gather information about outdoor recreation in the tri-state greater Chattanooga region, such as popular activity types and destinations, as well as average spending. Survey findings will help design strategies that support local communities across the region as they build sustainable economic strategies around their natural assets, outdoor recreation, and tourism.

Thrive Regional Partnership’s Natural Treasures Alliance is a collective of conservation, outdoor recreation, and land management entities dedicated to long-term landscape preservation across the region.