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May 27, 2026

Joe Minicozzi to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2026 Tri-State Summit

On October 8, Joe Minicozzi, globally renowned planner, will discuss how land use and city economics can support sustainable development decisions.
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May 20, 2026

Thrive Announces Recipients of Civic Experiment Grants

Selected from a competitive field of 85 applications from 14 counties in the tri-state, grant recipients will bring people together for civic engagement and community-led action.
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May 19, 2026

Three Communities in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama begin Resilience Planning Initiative

Mentone, Alabama, Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, and Dade County, Georgia join Resilient Communities program to develop local strategies to better withstand weather events.
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May 10, 2026

"Yes, And..." Spring Forum Discusses People, Place, and Power

At Thrive's "Yes, And..." Spring Forum, attendees joined a regional conversation about a consequential topic: the rapid expansion of energy infrastructure and artificial intelligence, and what it means for the places we call home.
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April 13, 2026

A Thriving Garden Sparks Curiosity and Connection at Chattanooga's Downtown Library

Curiosity begins before you enter the doors of the downtown public library in Chattanooga, TN, where an interactive Thriving Gardens sign has been installed in the native garden. We are proud to collaborate on this project to connect learning, nature, and community in the heart of the city.
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March 31, 2026

April is Officially Native Plant Month in Tennessee!

It's official - April is Native Plant Month in Tennessee! We were pleased to support advocacy of this effort that highlights the environmental and economic importance of native plant species in local communities.
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March 31, 2026

New Partnership with NACC Brings Digital Opportunity and Devices into Northeast Alabama

Northeast Alabama Community College has partnered with Thrive Regional Partnership to offer free digital literacy classes through the Tech Goes Home program, expanding access to technology and essential digital skills for community members.
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March 26, 2026

Tech Goes Home Expands Digital Skills Access Across Tri-State Region

Thrive has partnered with The Enterprise Center to expand the Tech Goes Home program to teach digital skills in communities across southeast Tennessee, northwest Georgia, and northeast Alabama.
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February 11, 2026

Thrive Launches New Civic Experiment Grant Program

We're excited to announce a new funding opportunity that brings people together to turn local conversation into community-led action.
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February 9, 2026

Thrive Regional Partnership Announces New Trustees in 2026

We are pleased to welcome four new trustees reflecting regional growth in leadership and representation across the tri-state.
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February 8, 2026

The Words Before Us: a Glossary for 2026

In the closing story of the series, Food as a Verb considers the words we use to talk about place. Nature. Wilderness. Development. Have they lost their meaning? The act of defining these words become paramount, as it creates the common ground that becomes the social soil for solutions. Read the article for compelling interviews about how we talk about place.
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February 4, 2026

Shape the Region's Next Data Tool

Thrive is developing a new Resource Hub to help communities navigate planning and growth, and we’re inviting residents and practitioners to help shape it from the start.
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December 3, 2025

Thrive Announces New Resource Hub for Community Development

A new regional data collaboration will support responsible growth decisions across the tri-state, greater Chattanooga region.
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October 20, 2025

The Forests Before Us: Witness Trees and the True Value of Land

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October 15, 2025

"Yes, And!" Recapping the 2025 Tri-State Summit

This year, Thrive's flagship event, presented by the Lyndhurst Foundation, celebrated the power of “Yes, And” thinking, fostering a theme where competing priorities become shared possibilities, and regional progress happens with collaboration.
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September 17, 2025

Thrive Awarded New Trust for Civic Life Grant for Regional Collaboration

Thrive has been selected to receive a 2025 Civic Hub grant from the Trust for Civic Life, a national grantmaker that supports local groups and projects in rural communities.
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September 16, 2025

Applications Open for the 2026 Resilient Communities Program

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Resilient Communities program, a unique opportunity for cities and towns across the 16-county Chattanooga region to strengthen their resilience to extreme weather events.
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September 4, 2025

Bob Corker to Deliver Keynote Address at 2025 Tri-State Summit

On October 2, 2025, the former U.S. Senator will reflect on how bold leadership and cross-sector partnerships sparked a renaissance that transformed greater Chattanooga.
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September 2, 2025

Three Moves that Inspire Responsible Growth

In Chattanooga, TN, Thrive Regional Partnership provides visionary leaders with data and programs to support responsible growth in the region.
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August 24, 2025

Chattanooga is at a Crossroad

In an op-ed, Thrive's President/CEO invites you to roll up your sleeves and participate in solutions for interstate gridlock in the tri-state.
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August 10, 2025

The Water Before Us

This is a story of water, community and survival. The "Before Us" story series, in partnership with Food as a Verb, examines our shared connection to the region's landscapes and spotlights the people preserving the for generations to come.
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August 8, 2025

Thrive Hosts Annual State of Freight Forum, Highlighting Innovative Infrastructure Solutions

As freight volumes surge across the tri-state, the conversation is shifting from “if” to “when” and “how” critical infrastructure solutions will be implemented. This year’s forum focused on forward-looking innovations that could reshape the region’s freight network.
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July 31, 2025

2025 Tri-State Summit Theme: Yes, And

We're excited to announce the theme of this year's Summit: Yes, And! Because regional progress doesn't choose sides— it connects them.
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July 16, 2025

Cleveland State Logistics Students are Thriving

Seven students graduated as the first cohort in the recently created Logistics & Supply Chain Management program at Cleveland State Community College, created in collaboration between nonprofit organizations, industry partners, and higher education institutions. .
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July 9, 2025

Chattanooga Residents Talk Proposed Interstate Widening

As congestion backs up traffic on Interstate 24 around Chattanooga's Moccasin Bend, state officials are looking at adding lanes to the highway. In July, Chattanooga area residents heard from the Tennessee Department of Transportation at two public comment sessions.
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December 3, 2024

Thrive Awarded $2.87 Million ARC ARISE Grant

The new Appalachian Regional Commission ARISE award, funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will expand capacity building programs across Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.
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August 7, 2026

"Yes, And..." Summer Forum

Join us in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, for a community-focused "Yes, And..." Summer Forum! Details and agenda to be announced.
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March 25, 2026

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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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.
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7/22/2024
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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.
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7/22/2024
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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.
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7/16/2024
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Georgia County Works to Connect 100 Percent of Residents

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7/2/2024
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Walker County Unveils Plan to Boost Internet Access for Residents With Connectivity Issues

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6/17/2024
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Walker County to Host Community Engagement Listening Session on Digital Connectivity

LaFayette, GA – Walker County Government will host a community engagement session next week to gather input from residents concerning challenges they face with internet access. The meeting will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 17 at the Walker County Civic Center, 10052 Hwy 27 in Rock Spring.
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6/10/2024
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Business Leaders Predict the Future of Chattanooga's Logistics Scene

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6/1/2024
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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.
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5/30/2024
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