$150k from BrightRidge gets group 90% to goal to bring new air service to Tri-Cities

BrightRidge board approves funds to entice new air service

The board of directors of BrightRidge voted unanimously Tuesday to contribute a total of $150,000 to a regional effort to expand air service at the Tri-Cities Airport.

$150k from BrightRidge gets group 90% to goal to bring new air service to Tri-Cities

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — A $150,000 commitment from BrightRidge has helped an organization nearly reach its goal to bring new air service to Tri-Cities Airport (TRI). BRIDGE, a regional economic development organization that is privately funded, has been raising funds from county and city governments, local businesses and individuals in the hopes of enticing an airline to bring service to the airport. Proposed Poga retreat faces setback …