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
Named after the son of two slaves who dedicated his career to education, J.L. Cook School was a prominent Black institution in the Southeast until it was closed in the 1960s during desegregation. Now, only an empty city park bears the name. With the Cook Park as a backdrop, residents of Athens are building an inclusive future for their community inspired by a legacy of Black history and progress.
Earlier this month, the Creative Arts Guild of Dalton, Georgia, challenged residents to capture this moment in time using #DayinDalton on Instagram. The photos poured in - family members, pets, front porches, home offices - familiar settings during these uncertain and unprecedented times. The result? Various snapshots, all contributing to a portrait of community: volunteerism, work ethic, staying connected while socially distant.
