Brice Breakey named as Manager of The Green Prix

green|spaces, Chattanooga’s non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainability, is excited to announce the hiring of Brice Breakey as the new Green Prix Manager.

Elizabeth RobinsonJanuary 22, 2024Comment

Holiday Green Gift Guide

Elizabeth RobinsonNovember 20, 2023Comment

green|spaces Welcomes New Executive Director

Elizabeth RobinsonSeptember 5, 2023Comment

Building New Dreams Through Build it Green

Elizabeth RobinsonAugust 28, 2023Comment

A Recipe for Success

Elizabeth RobinsonJuly 20, 2023Comment

The Leader I Didn't Know I Was

Build It Green graduate discusses leadership, community engagement, and lessons learned throughout our workforce development program.

Elizabeth RobinsonJuly 13, 2023green|spacesComment

Leadership Transitions at green|spaces

Madison RollingsMay 16, 2023Comment

May Sustainability Spotlight: DBS Corporation

This month’s Sustainability Spotlight is DBS Corporation, a general contracting company based in Chattanooga. We sat down with Jason Geraci, Vice President & Project Manager for DBS, to chat about the general contractor’s sustainability practices and projects, as well as why they chose to sponsor the Green Prix this year.

Potential to Empower

Francine Baggi, green|spaces’ Empower Program Director, sits down to talk about what the Empower program is, how it has lowered her energy bills, and her dreams for the program’s future.

Jaclyn LewisApril 17, 2023sustainability, sustainable non-profit, energy bills, electric billsComment

April Sustainability Spotlight: TN American Water

This month’s Sustainability Spotlight is one of the primary utility providers in the Chattanooga area, Tennessee American Water. We sat down with Daphne Kirksey, TN American Water’s External Affairs Manager, to chat about how the company is promoting sustainability in the Chattanooga region and why they chose to sponsor the Green Prix this year.

How Does the Built Environment Affect Public Health?

Many studies have linked social and environmental determinants to the health and well-being of populations. One study finds that 40% of asthma symptoms are caused by residential triggers.

March Sustainability Spotlight: Oakleaf Cottage

This month’s Sustainability Spotlight is Oakleaf Cottage. Oakleaf Cottage is a sustainable wedding venue and a longtime Green Business. They have been leading the way in wedding sustainability for years on their beautiful land.

Leaders Who Listen

The Build It Green year-long cohort has grown into a group of strong leaders over the course of their time in the program. This is becoming particularly evident as a new cohort enters the program, and the more experienced group take on leadership roles for them.

Jaclyn LewisMarch 3, 2023Build It Green, Americorps, female leaders in construction, leaders in constructionComment

February Sustainability Spotlight: Lodge Cast Iron

Sustainability SpotlightJaclyn LewisJanuary 30, 2023Lodge Cast Iron, sustainability, Chattanooga, local business, non-profitComment

2022 in a Snapshot

Jaclyn LewisDecember 15, 2022Comment

Learning Leadership Through Build It Green

Member of green|spaces Chattanooga workforce development program discusses how learning carpentry and weatherization techniques has informed his greater awareness of the local community and the importance of giving back.