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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.

From The Creative Sector To The Parks And Outdoors

Carmen Davis and Brian Smith
City of Chattanooga
Carmen Davis and Brian Smith

Carmen Davis can tell you about the music scene here in Chattanooga - and the arts scene - and the slices of culture this city has to offer.

She just started her new job with the City of Chattanooga - as Director of the new Division of Culture, Arts and Creative Economy, under the Department of Parks and Outdoors.

I spoke with her - and Brian Smith, who joined Parks and Outdoors over the summer as its new Communications and Marketing Director.

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  • Make music happen with the Chattanooga Music Census. Carmen Davis & Brian Smith with the City of Chattanooga. Andrew Schwartz of The Chattanooga Times Free Press. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
  • The Chattanooga Music Census is a citywide initiative - launched a few days ago at ArtsBuild - that seeks input from local music makers and from the community on what this city’s music scene can be, should be in years to come.
  • Andrew Schwartz is a recent arrival to Chattanooga. He is the new religion reporter for The Chattanooga Times Free Press.