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2025 Tri-State Summit Theme: Yes, And

Cleveland State Logistics Students are Thriving

Chattanooga Residents Talk Proposed Interstate Widening

The Power of Regional Transformation
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2025 State of Freight Forum
As freight volumes continue to rise across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama, infrastructure solutions that once seemed optional are becoming urgent. This year's State of Freight Forum, presented by Chattanooga Gas, will explore forward-thinking innovations that could reshape how freight moves through the tri-state region.

2025 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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Business Leaders Predict the Future of Chattanooga's Logistics Scene
6/1/2024
Transportation & Infrastructure

Scenic Routes for Your Summer Road Trips
In collaboration with the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance we’re sharing 5 scenic routes that can help people navigate the Greater Chattanooga region without utilizing an interstate.
5/30/2024
Networks
Transportation & Infrastructure

Decatur and Spring City, TN Selected for Tennessee Downtowns Program
Decatur and Spring City, Tennessee are new participants in the Tennessee Downtowns program, which catalyzes entrepreneurship and property development in historic downtown districts.
5/28/2024
Community Prosperity

Thrive Hosts Inaugural Share The Road Events In TN and GA
Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend, Thrive Regional Partnership plans a truck driving simulation and transportation safety event with regional partners.
5/15/2024
Networks
Transportation & Infrastructure

Whitfield County, Georgia Selected for READY Local Governments Training Program
As more federal funding becomes available for local communities, Whitfield County prepares for the future by building capacity.
5/14/2024
Networks
Community Prosperity

Walker County, Georgia Receives Funding for Battlefield Connector Trail
Walker County, Georgia has received funding to create the Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail, which will link pedestrians and cyclists from the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park to downtown Chickamauga.
5/14/2024
Networks
Community Prosperity
Natural Treasures

Come For Work, Stay For Nature
The natural treasures of the tri-state invites talent from across the globe to stay and play.
4/19/2024
Natural Treasures

Three Counties Receive $30K for Community Connectivity
Leaders in Bradley, Walker, and Whitfield counties plan ahead for next generation broadband access and digital equity.
4/8/2024
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