Thomasville, North Carolina, All America City Finalist
Channel: Thomasvillechamber
Date: 31/05/2013

Music: 
"New Hope", performed and composed by Jsin
"Cheerful_Lighthearted_PopRock" from Akashic Records

The city of Thomasville established in 1852 is located in Davidson County, North Carolina in the heart of the Piedmont Triad.  The city is notable for its furniture history, and is often known as the "Chair City".  Like many communities that are built on specific industries for its local economy, Thomasville experienced particular hardship before and during the economic downturn. 

Thomasville is reinventing itself by diversifying its economy, supporting new businesses in advanced manufacturing, various service-based companies and building partnerships.   

On a community level, Thomasville has initiated a strategic plan, entitled Envision 2020, to improve the city in varied ways, notably the Children at Play initiative.  The once outdated and dilapidated playgrounds have been replaced with new and safer equipment. In addition, one of the playgrounds has been made into an accessible park so that everyone, of any ability level, can play on the playground.

Project Divine Interruption is another initiative led by private citizens in Thomasville that identified the need to immediately address the day to day needs of over 100 displaced children attending the Thomasville City Schools. Keeping students on equal level educational playing field is key to their success and Thomasville's future.  

These projects and others have garnered recognition for Thomasville. Thomasville is a 2013 finalist for the All-America City Award.

Music: 
"New Hope", performed and composed by Jsin
"Cheerful_Lighthearted_PopRock" from Akashic Records