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A Thriving Garden Sparks Curiosity and Connection at Chattanooga's Downtown Library

April is Officially Native Plant Month in Tennessee!

New Partnership with NACC Brings Digital Opportunity and Devices into Northeast Alabama

Tech Goes Home Expands Digital Skills Access Across Tri-State Region

Thrive Launches New Civic Experiment Grant Program

Thrive Regional Partnership Announces New Trustees in 2026

The Words Before Us: a Glossary for 2026

Shape the Region's Next Data Tool

Thrive Announces New Resource Hub for Community Development

The Forests Before Us: Witness Trees and the True Value of Land

"Yes, And!" Recapping the 2025 Tri-State Summit

Thrive Awarded New Trust for Civic Life Grant for Regional Collaboration

Applications Open for the 2026 Resilient Communities Program

Bob Corker to Deliver Keynote Address at 2025 Tri-State Summit

Three Moves that Inspire Responsible Growth

Chattanooga is at a Crossroad

The Water Before Us

Thrive Hosts Annual State of Freight Forum, Highlighting Innovative Infrastructure Solutions

2025 Tri-State Summit Theme: Yes, And

Cleveland State Logistics Students are Thriving

Chattanooga Residents Talk Proposed Interstate Widening

Thrive Awarded $2.87 Million ARC ARISE Grant
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"Yes, And..." Summer Forum
Join us in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, for a community-focused "Yes, And..." Summer Forum! Details and agenda to be announced.

"Yes, And..." Spring Forum
Thrive's “Yes, And…” Forums convene people across the tri-state region to shape competing priorities into shared possibilities — because real progress doesn't choose sides, it connects them.

2026 Tri-State Summit
The Tri-State Summit is Thrive’s flagship conference that inspires and connects community leaders in northeast Alabama, northwest Georgia, and southeast Tennessee. Join Thrive for two fun days of ideas, insights, and collaboration around responsible growth in the tri-state.
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"Yes, And..." Summer Forum
Join us in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, for a community-focused "Yes, And..." Summer Forum! Details and agenda to be announced.
8/7/2026
Networks
Transportation & Infrastructure
Natural Treasures
General
Community Prosperity
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A Thriving Garden Sparks Curiosity and Connection at Chattanooga's Downtown Library
Curiosity begins before you enter the doors of the downtown public library in Chattanooga, TN, where an interactive Thriving Gardens sign has been installed in the native garden. We are proud to collaborate on this project to connect learning, nature, and community in the heart of the city.
4/13/2026
Natural Treasures
Community Prosperity

April is Officially Native Plant Month in Tennessee!
It's official - April is Native Plant Month in Tennessee! We were pleased to support advocacy of this effort that highlights the environmental and economic importance of native plant species in local communities.
3/31/2026
Outcomes
Community Prosperity
Natural Treasures

New Partnership with NACC Brings Digital Opportunity and Devices into Northeast Alabama
Northeast Alabama Community College has partnered with Thrive Regional Partnership to offer free digital literacy classes through the Tech Goes Home program, expanding access to technology and essential digital skills for community members.
3/31/2026
Programs
Community Prosperity
Transportation & Infrastructure
General

Tech Goes Home Expands Digital Skills Access Across Tri-State Region
Thrive has partnered with The Enterprise Center to expand the Tech Goes Home program to teach digital skills in communities across southeast Tennessee, northwest Georgia, and northeast Alabama.
3/26/2026
Outcomes
General
Community Prosperity
Transportation & Infrastructure

2026 Tri-State Summit
The Tri-State Summit is Thrive’s flagship conference that inspires and connects community leaders in northeast Alabama, northwest Georgia, and southeast Tennessee. Join Thrive for two fun days of ideas, insights, and collaboration around responsible growth in the tri-state.
3/25/2026
General
Community Prosperity
Natural Treasures
Transportation & Infrastructure

"Yes, And..." Spring Forum
Thrive's “Yes, And…” Forums convene people across the tri-state region to shape competing priorities into shared possibilities — because real progress doesn't choose sides, it connects them.
3/23/2026
Community Prosperity
Natural Treasures
Transportation & Infrastructure
General

Thrive Launches New Civic Experiment Grant Program
We're excited to announce a new funding opportunity that brings people together to turn local conversation into community-led action.
2/11/2026
Networks
General
Community Prosperity
Natural Treasures
Transportation & Infrastructure
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