Point of View
Bridgett Massengill
On storms, dams, and relationships that shape ...

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 storms, dams, and relationships that shape tomorrow.
Events, News
Rhett Bentley
Zach Wamp to Deliver Keynote Address at the ...

On November 14, 2024, the former congressman is expected to discuss the power of regional alignment in sparking opportunities in local communities.

Zach Wamp to Deliver Keynote Address at the Tri-State Summit
Events
Rhett Bentley
Collaborate x Connect: A Natural Treasures ...

The forum, presented by Chattanooga Gas, highlights conversations shaping the future of land stewardship in the tri-state region.

Collaborate x Connect: A Natural Treasures Stewardship Forum
Events
Rhett Bentley
5th Annual State of Freight Forum highlights ...

Thrive’s 5th Annual State of Freight Forum highlights alternative fuels in the transportation sector. The forum, presented by Chattanooga Gas, increases awareness of trends that impact the logistics economy in the greater Chattanooga region.

5th Annual State of Freight Forum highlights alternative fuels
News
Rhett Bentley
LaFayette Secures $6.2 Million for Street ...

Lafayette, Georgia will receive $6.2 million dollars to revitalize a part of Villanow Street, a significant downtown corridor that links Main Street to the Mars Theater District.

LaFayette Secures $6.2 Million for Street Revitalization

News

Walker County, Georgia Receives Funding for Battlefield Connector Trail

Walker County, Georgia Receives Funding for Battlefield Connector Trail

 The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $434,131 grant to Walker County to help fund a direct connection for pedestrians and cyclists between the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park and downtown Chickamauga, known as the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail.

Three counties receive $30K for community connectivity

Three counties receive $30K for community connectivity

 $30,000 has been awarded to Bradley County, Tennessee, as well as Walker and Whitfield counties in Georgia from Connect Humanity, a nonprofit impact fund, to participate in the Appalachian Digital Accelerator, an initiative that supports communities as they create custom connectivity plan.

$20K awarded for Emma Wheeler Homes Resilience Project

$20K awarded for Emma Wheeler Homes Resilience Project

The funding is a direct outcome of Emma Wheelers Homes’s participation in the Resilient Communities pilot program, designed by Thrive Regional Partnership and Open Space Institute to engage residents in building nature-based solutions that address environmental challenges and enhance quality of life, especially in underserved areas.