December 3, 2025 at 9:32 am
We are thrilled to announce that construction is officially underway the new Pavilion Building and the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project! This marks a major milestone for our project and kicks off the realization of facilities we’ve all been looking forward to. Thank you to everyone who has supported these initiatives—big… Read More »
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 am
We extend a massive thank you to Dero for their incredibly generous support. Dero provided us with a fantastic 25% discount on 23 high-quality bike hitches, which are crucial to our efforts to create a more cycle-friendly community as part of the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP). Dero’s commitment to… Read More »
November 12, 2025 at 10:39 am
We are moving full steam ahead with the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project, and we need your help to add the essential items that will make this space a welcoming, accessible, and informative hub for our community and visitors! The Trailhead is designed to be a vibrant community space – a… Read More »
August 21, 2025 at 1:15 pm
On Thursday, the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project hit a major milestone for the new campground! AJ’s Excavating dug three 8-10 foot deep holes to conduct a crucial soil assessment for the future septic field. Representatives from the DNR Campground Division and the Benzie Leelanau Health Department were on site to… Read More »
July 11, 2025 at 1:47 pm
What an incredible day it was in Thompsonville! We’re still basking in the glow of today’s groundbreaking ceremony for Phase One of the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project. The sun shone brightly, mirroring the clear excitement and optimism that filled the air. We want to extend our gratitude to everyone who… Read More »
June 30, 2025 at 2:07 pm
The Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) is proud to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for Phase One of the Thompsonville Junction Trailhead Project. This significant event will take place at 11am on Friday, July 11 at the historic Thompsonville Junction (Diamond Crossing) near the corner of Thompson Ave and Michigan Ave… Read More »
June 23, 2025 at 10:35 am
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 »
December 13, 2024 at 9:14 am
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 »
December 11, 2024 at 12:36 pm
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 »
September 26, 2024 at 10:24 am
We’re thrilled to announce that the Thompsonville Area Revitalization Project (TARP) has been selected as a recipient of the Impact100 Traverse City grant! This incredible award of $116,000 will significantly boost our efforts to transform the Thompsonville community. Key Project Highlights: Bicycle Trailhead: Expanding outdoor recreational opportunities for residents… Read More »