We work together to ensure our region is a place that lasts.
Thrive’s Natural Treasures Alliance is a collective of organizations and individuals that ensures a legacy of the region’s landscape, including its natural, scenic, and nature-based cultural and recreational assets, as well as the places that sustain people across the region with wholesome food, renewable forests, clean air, and freshwater.
Focal Areas & Vision Statements
These vision statements were crafted by the people of the tri-state region for our Watershed Moment Map & Vision project. Together, they create the cornerstone of Thrive’s environmental work.
Freshwater Conservation & Biodiversity
Convene and champion efforts within the tri-state region to protect freshwater resources and promote greater awareness about and appreciation for the Southeast’s unrivaled aquatic biodiversity.
Habitat Anchors & Connections
Protect wildlife and the habitat it needs to flourish and endure.
Outdoor Recreation
Expand and create new regional outdoor recreation assets that promote physical health, environmental stewardship, and economic prosperity.
Read our report about outdoor recreation impact and opportunity in local communities →
Working Farms & Forestlands
Promote a sustainable, regional economy that is built around value and appreciation for locally produced foods, materials, and goods.
Cultural Landmarks & Scenic Vistas
Safeguard and expand iconic cultural and historic landmarks and scenic vistas.
“Amid all of this resplendent beauty, our
people garner spiritual sustenance, solace, and the
calm reassurance that accompanies and abides a
deeply held sense of place. For we know that to all
of this we belong and we will never be alone again.
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Our partners include
Georgia Department of Economic Development and Tourism
Trust for Public Land - Tennessee
Open Space Institute
Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce
The Nature Conservancy, Georgia
Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center
Cleveland-Bradley Chamber of Commerce
Georgia-Alabama Land Trust
Sewanee, University of the South
National Park Service
Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute
The Nickajack Naturalist
UTC Interdisciplinary Geospatial Technology Lab
Carter Farm
Tennessee Department of Economic Development and Tourism
UT Municipal Technical Advisory Service
National Park Partners
Circadian Consulting
Forest Stewards Guild
The Nature Conservancy, Tennessee
Velo View Bike Tours
North Chickamauga Creek Conservancy
Southeastern Cave Conservancy
Cumberland Trails Conference
Lookout Mountain Conservancy
Sequatchie Cove Farm
Community members and advocates
Perspectives
