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.
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.
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.
This case study outlines how Thrive’s Transportation Collaborative broke down silos across private/public sectors and state lines, setting the stage for a state transportation department’s successful federal funding request for multi-jurisdictional freight planning in the greater Chattanooga region.
The Cradle of Southern Appalachia blueprint identifies areas that, if protected, would increase wildlife habitat and would better prepare the region in the face of increasing natural emergencies such as wildfire, flood, and drought. These areas would also improve physical and mental health by providing communities with healthy, public open spaces for people to connect with each other and the outdoors.
