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"Scenic Roots" offers conversations that matter in the heart of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.From the mountains to the river, our conversations are rooted deep within every corner of our community - reflecting who we are, who we were and who we can become.We engage with the news that affects our community, behind and beyond the headlines. We build bridges that span from creators and innovators to storytellers and the outdoors. We focus on our challenges as many communities in one - as we celebrate what inspires us. We resonate with countless voices - in words and spaces, sounds and songs.We are "Scenic Roots."Ray Bassett hosts and produces "Scenic Roots" at WUTC.

¡Celebremos El Mes De La Herencia Hispana!

A bracelet from a Culture Chatt event.
Culture Chatt

During this Hispanic Heritage Month, La Paz Chattanooga - the nonprofit that serves the Latino community in this city - is celebrating and moving forward.

Lily Sanchez is with La Paz.

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  • Kai Harris is a writer and educator whose debut novel is titled “What the Fireflies Knew.” On Saturday at 3 PM, Kai will visit the Arts Building here in Chattanooga to talk about her novel at SoLit, in partnership with The Book & Cover bookstore.
  • Here in Chattanooga, the Three Sisters Festival of Bluegrass Music is tuning up for its crystal anniversary - crystal with a c, that is. The festival, free for the public, returns for its 15th year on Friday and Saturday at Ross’ Landing on the Tennessee River. I spoke with George Bright, son of Fletcher Bright - and George’s daughter, Eleanor.
  • Let’s look a few months down the road. This December, fallen veterans will be honored once again with wreaths at their grave markers in cemeteries around the country on National Wreaths Across America Day. In this area, the remembrance is known as Wreaths Across Chattanooga.