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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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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.
8/24/2025
Networks
Transportation & Infrastructure
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.
8/10/2025
Networks
Natural Treasures
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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.
8/8/2025
Networks
Transportation & Infrastructure
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.
7/31/2025
General
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. .
7/16/2025
Outcomes
Transportation & Infrastructure
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.
7/9/2025
Networks
Transportation & Infrastructure
"Building Something Better Together:" A Q&A with Stephania Motes
In this Q&A, Stephania Motes, city manager of Spring City, Tennessee, shares an early win from the town’s resilience plan — a partnership between public works and local property owners to manage stormwater.
6/11/2025
Natural Treasures
Tired of Sitting in Traffic on Chattanooga Interstates?
Try an alternative route during the summer busy season.
5/20/2025
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