The new Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE award, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will expand capacity building programs across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama
Announcing “Thriving Gardens,” new regional plant guide for northeast Alabama, northwest Georgia, and southeast Tennessee.
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
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.
