News

The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) Board of Directors is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for TARP’s Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project! This exciting event will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. We’ll be gathering near Michigan Historic Marker #2335, right next to the historic Thompsonville… Read More »

This morning, our team of volunteers gave Lindy Road (from M-115 to Haze Road) a thorough cleanup! Their commitment to our community was clear from the impressive number of bags collected – more than we could even photograph. We also want to thank Crystal Mountain for providing easy and convenient… Read More »

Look at Thompson Ave shine! Our amazing TARP beautification team was hard at work today (May 30, 2025) cleaning up and planting all the sidewalk squares. Don’t those new flowers look fantastic? A huge shout-out to Crystal Mountain for donating all the beautiful blooms! And special thanks to Rob from… Read More »

Get ready to make downtown Thompsonville shine! The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) Beautification Committee is organizing our annual flower bed clean-up and planting, and we need your help. Mark your calendars: Flower Squares Clean-up: Wednesday, May 28 at 8am Flower Planting: Friday, May 30 at 8am Many hands make light… Read More »

Some exciting news is rolling in for the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP)! We’re thrilled to announce that TARP has been awarded two significant grants: $10,000 from The DALMAC Fund, and $15,000 from the Biederman Foundation. The DALMAC Fund, known for its commitment to enhancing community biking experiences through innovative… Read More »

The Village of Thompsonville has received exciting news! The Department of Natural Resources has approved the Village’s Trust Fund Grant application for funding of the Trailhead Project in the amount of $276,600. This significant grant award recognizes the hard work and dedication invested in revitalizing our community.  With a strong foundation… Read More »

Rotary Charities of Traverse City recently announced the recipients of their Fall 2024 Grant Awards, totaling $350,000. We are thrilled to share that the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project has been awarded a $50,000 grant! This generous support comes from Rotary Charities’ “Assets for Thriving Communities” program, which supports initiatives that… Read More »

Dear Santa, The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project has been very good this year! For your consideration, here is our Holiday Wish List: Accessible Outdoor Grills: We’d love to provide more opportunities for everyone to enjoy our trailhead. 3 handicap-accessible grills would make outdoor cooking a reality for many more people… Read More »

Great news! The Traverse City Track Club has awarded a $6,000 grant to the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project, and the Village of Thompsonville has generously donated $2,720 for a bike repair station. These funds will contribute to a healthier, more active community. The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project is a 501(C)(3)… Read More »

We are excited to announce that we have raised $651,550 so far towards our goal of $874,900 for the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead, Visitor’s Center, and the George W. Sharp Campground. This means we are 75% of the way there! We are still accepting donations, so please consider giving today. Every… Read More »