It’s Official! Chattanooga Becomes the First National Park City in North America

Thrive seeks to commission a regional artist, designer, or illustrator (or two) to create two original designs that visually captures the spirit of inspired community growth here in our corner of Southern Appalachia.

This year, the forum highlighted the region’s natural legacy of place-based conservation and outdoor recreation initiatives that enhance quality of life.

As growth impacts our communities, preserving what we love takes a little transformation—and it starts with you.