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Joe Minicozzi to Deliver Keynote Address at the 2026 Tri-State Summit
Thrive Announces Recipients of Civic Experiment Grants
Three Communities in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama begin Resilience Planning Initiative
"Yes, And..." Spring Forum Discusses People, Place, and Power
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A Thriving Garden Sparks Curiosity and Connection at Chattanooga's Downtown Library
April is Officially Native Plant Month in Tennessee!
New Partnership with NACC Brings Digital Opportunity and Devices into Northeast Alabama
Tech Goes Home Expands Digital Skills Access Across Tri-State Region
Thrive Launches New Civic Experiment Grant Program
Thrive Regional Partnership Announces New Trustees in 2026
The Words Before Us: a Glossary for 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
Thrive Awarded $2.87 Million ARC ARISE Grant
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"Yes, And..." Summer Forum
Join us in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, for a community-focused "Yes, And..." Summer Forum! Details and agenda to be announced.
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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"Yes, And..." Summer Forum
Join us in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, for a community-focused "Yes, And..." Summer Forum! Details and agenda to be announced.
8/7/2026
Networks
Transportation & Infrastructure
Natural Treasures
General
Community Prosperity
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.
5/27/2026
Networks
Community Prosperity
General
Natural Treasures
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.
5/20/2026
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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.
5/19/2026
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"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.
5/10/2026
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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.
4/13/2026
Natural Treasures
Community Prosperity
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.
3/31/2026
Outcomes
Community Prosperity
Natural Treasures
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.
3/31/2026
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