We inspire responsible growth through
conversation, connection, and collaboration.
Thrive Regional Partnership is an unprecedented, collaborative organization that unites people across the growing tri-state region to preserve community and natural character
for generations to come.
We’re 16 Counties Strong
In this corner, where Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee meet, growth is exciting because it is inspired. In this region, we lead by building relationships and having real conversations across industries, county lines, and state lines. Though we are sixteen counties apart, together, we are sixteen strong.
CURRENT PROJECTS
The Appalachian Digital Accelerator program supports communities as they create custom connectivity plans: roadmaps for improving internet connectivity that leads to new economic opportunities and healthier communities.
The Thrive Regional Infrastructure Portal (TRIP) is a geospatial data portal that integrates information from across three states (Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee) that are critical corridors of the southeastern supply chain network.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal benefit that helps connect families and households to affordable internet through service provider and device discounts. Check out this page to learn about eligibility.
The Connected Communities workshops, funded by EPB FiberOptics are planned in coordination with local residents across the region to connect their cities, towns, and neighborhoods to unprecedented levels statewide and federal resources.
The Resilient Communities program, powered by Thrive Regional Partnership and The Open Space Institute, is designed to engage local people in building nature-based solutions that address environmental challenges and enhance quality of life, especially in underserved areas.
Thrive’s Regional Broadband Alliance is a cross-sector partnership framework where stakeholders can share ideas and resources related to digital access and equity, build empathy, and spark connections across organizations, as well as county and state lines.
The Cradle of Southern Appalachia Project illustrates the unified effort of our Natural Treasures Alliance to preserve the natural landscape of the tri-state region. It identifies areas of high-quality habitat that enhance the natural resilience of the region, and outlines a collaborative strategy to protect them and our quality of life for future generations.
Thrive Regional Partnership’s Natural Treasures Alliance is a collective of conservation, outdoor recreation, and land management entities dedicated to long-term landscape preservation across the region.
Thrive’s cross-sector Freight Mobility Committee is comprised of public officials and private industry representatives across the tri-state footprint.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Thrive Regional Partnership invites you to join decision makers and community leaders from across the tri-state, greater Chattanooga region and Freight Alley for the annual State of Freight Forum presented by Chattanooga Gas.
Leaders across the region are invited to join us in downtown Chattanooga for this year’s Tri-State Summit to access tools, connections, and resources that inspire responsible growth.
PERSPECTIVES
The natural treasures of the tri-state invites talent from across the globe to stay and play
$30,000 has been awarded to Bradley County, Tennessee, as well as Walker and Whitfield counties in Georgia from Connect Humanity, a nonprofit impact fund, to participate in the Appalachian Digital Accelerator, an initiative that supports communities as they create custom connectivity plan.
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.
The federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is winding down and no longer accepting enrollment. Benefits for those currently enrolled will end in April.
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.
We are pleased to announce the promotion of Shannon Millsaps to the position of Chief Operating Officer!
Rhett Bentley has rejoined the Thrive Regional Partnership team as Chief Communications Officer.
In 2024, the nonprofit welcomes nine new trustees reflecting regional growth in leadership and representation
Are you a creative thinker with strong communication skills? Join our team as a Digital Media Specialist!
Are you a data whiz? We’re hiring a Data & Research Analyst to support our transportation and infrastructure impact area.