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Joe Minicozzi to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2026 Tri-State Summit
Thrive Announces Recipients of Civic Experiment Grants
Three Communities in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama begin Resilience Planning Initiative
"Yes, And..." Spring Forum Discusses People, Place, and Power
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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.
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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The Coalition of Hip Hideaways Launches to Advance Thoughtful Growth Across the Country
Northwest Arkansas, Colorado Springs, Greater Chattanooga and Missoula today launched the Coalition of Hip Hideaways, a collective of distinct, likeminded communities across the country that are collaborating to accelerate thoughtful growth in all forms.
2/5/2024
Community Prosperity
Rhett Bentley Rejoins the Thrive Team
Rhett Bentley has rejoined the Thrive Regional Partnership team as Chief Communications Officer.
1/30/2024
General
Shannon Millsaps Promoted to Chief Operating Officer
Shannon Millsaps, Thrive’s Operations Manager, was named to Chatter’s 20 Under 40 List for 2020. The list highlights several young go-getters around Chattanooga in their current state of quarantine.
1/30/2024
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Thrive Announces New Trustees in 2024
In 2024, the nonprofit welcomes nine new trustees reflecting regional growth in leadership and representation.
1/22/2024
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The New River to Clouds Route Offers Long-Distance Adventure Experience
The River to Clouds Route, a new multi-use trail system on Lookout Mountain, spans 34 miles from the Chattanooga riverfront to Cloudland Canyon State Park.
10/12/2023
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TRIP Wins a 2023 Technology Excellence Award!
The Thrive Regional Infrastructure Portal (TRIP) won the Early Innovator Award from the Chattanooga Technology Council (ChaTech)
9/29/2023
Transportation & Infrastructure
Scenic Alternate Routes Available to Commuters
Thrive Regional Partnership joined the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance in sharing alternative routes for drivers to use while traveling in and around the Greater Chattanooga Region.
5/25/2023
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Thrive Launches Greater Chattanooga Freight Hub Research Portal
A research effort between Thrive Regional Partnership and Georgia Institute for Technology has developed an interactive data platform to support government and industry leaders in making informed infrastructure decisions at the community and regional level in greater Chattanooga.
8/23/2022
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