On November 13-14, 2024, Thrive’s flagship conference gathered elected and community leaders in northeast Alabama, northwest Georgia, and southeast Tennessee.
Bridgett Massengill, Thrive's President/CEO, reflects on the damage and toll of Hurricane Helene in her hometown of Greeneville, Tennessee and the power of an organization like Thrive to be a connective framework of relationships that drives progress and resilience in hard times. Photo: Jesse Felan
On November 14, 2024, the former congressman is expected to discuss the power of regional alignment in sparking opportunities in local communities.
The forum, presented by Chattanooga Gas, highlights conversations shaping the future of land stewardship in the tri-state region.
Seeking to accelerate land conservation along the Appalachian Mountains to counter climate change and its impacts, the Open Space Institute today announced the launch of its $18 million Appalachian Landscapes Protection Fund, which will focus, in part, on protecting key sections of Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia.
