Thrive Studio Celebrates Grand Opening Saturday

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Thrive Studio, a new fitness studio in Chattanooga, will hold its grand opening celebration this coming Saturday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The studio is at 191 River Street, across from the carousel in Coolidge Park.

"Everyone is invited to take part in our grand opening celebration," said Kim Gavin, co-owner of Thrive Studio.  "As Chattanooga's newest and most unique life studio we are excited to show off our high engergy cycling studio, share samples of our healthy food choices and talk about Thrive's fitness and nuturition programs designed to build healthy bodies and happy minds.
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Officials said there will be vendor trunk shows, door prizes, food sampling, Yoga, indoor cycling and fitness class demonstrations, and special discounts on clothing and accessories.


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