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Thrive Regional Partnership Announces New Trustees in 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
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Thrive Regional Partnership Hosts 2024 Tri-State Summit
On November 13-14, 2024, Thrive’s flagship conference gathered elected and community leaders in northeast Alabama, northwest Georgia, and southeast Tennessee.
11/18/2024
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Community Prosperity
Natural Treasures
Transportation & Infrastructure
Point of View on Storms, Dams, and Relationships That Shape Tomorrow
Bridgett Massengill, Thrive's President/CEO, reflects on the damage and toll of Hurricane Helene in her hometown of Greeneville, Tennessee and the power of an organization like Thrive to be a connective framework of relationships that drives progress and resilience in hard times. Photo: Jesse Felan
10/13/2024
Community Prosperity
Natural Treasures
Transportation & Infrastructure
Zach Wamp to Deliver Keynote Address at the Tri-State Summit
On November 14, 2024, the former congressman is expected to discuss the power of regional alignment in sparking opportunities in local communities.
10/8/2024
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Community Prosperity
Natural Treasures
Transportation & Infrastructure
Collaborate x Connect: A Natural Treasures Stewardship Forum
The forum, presented by Chattanooga Gas, highlights conversations shaping the future of land stewardship in the tri-state region.
9/16/2024
Natural Treasures
Experts Weigh Future of Alternative Fuel in Freight Industry at Annual Forum
8/24/2024
Transportation & Infrastructure
Podcast: Thrive CEO Bridgett Massengill's Morning Cup
With her go-to cinnamon black coffee in hand, Thrive CEO Bridgett Massengill recently joined Mike Costa on My Morning Cup to discuss her career in public service, community development, as well as her heart for east Tennessee and the tri-state region. Listen in on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
7/22/2024
Community Prosperity
General
Natural Treasures
Transportation & Infrastructure
LaFayette Secures $6.2 Million for Street Revitalization
Lafayette, Georgia will receive $6.2 million dollars to revitalize a part of Villanow Street, a significant downtown corridor that links Main Street to the Mars Theater District.
7/22/2024
Community Prosperity
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Thrive to Host Third Annual State of Freight Forum on August 20 in Ringgold, Georgia
The annual forum, presented by Chattanooga Gas, will highlight the future of the supply chain workforce in the tri-state region.
7/16/2024
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