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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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$20K awarded for Emma Wheeler Homes Resilience Project
The funding is a direct outcome of Emma Wheelers Homes’s participation in the Resilient Communities pilot program, designed by Thrive Regional Partnership and Open Space Institute to engage residents in building nature-based solutions that address environmental challenges and enhance quality of life, especially in underserved areas.
3/15/2024
Natural Treasures
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
General
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
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