© 2024 WUTC
Donate
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations
Scenic Roots
"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.

A Parks And Rec Perspective For Hamilton County

WUTC
Published February 1, 2023 at 3:54 PM EST
Matt Folz
Hamilton County Mayor's Office
Matt Folz

Matt Folz is settling into a new job with a familiar background: the outdoors.

He’s the new director of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation, appointed by County Mayor Weston Wamp and approved unanimously by the County Commission.

The past few years, Matt has served the county as superintendent of the Tennessee Riverpark - and his experience includes stints at Glacier Lake National Park in Montana and Crater Lake National Park in Oregon.
Tags
Scenic Roots
Related Content
  • Scenic Roots - Weds 2/01/23
    Scenic Roots - Weds 2/01/23
    Matt Folz, Hamilton County’s new parks & rec director. Celebrating this year's Black History Month at The Chattery. Artists of “Abiding in the Moment” at Townsend Atelier. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
  • Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur in “Poetic Justice,” the film that will be shown at The Chattery on Thursday, February 16th as part of its Black History Month celebration.
    Celebrating Black History Month At The Chattery
    A card-making social, the history of hip-hop, a movie night - and a game night with a live DJ. These are the activities celebrating Black History Month at The Chattery - on Thursdays this month starting at 6 PM at 1800 Rossville Avenue here in Chattanooga. Shawanda Mason and Jennifer Holder are with The Chattery.
  • From “Abiding In The Moment.”
    “Abiding In The Moment” At Townsend Atelier
    An exhibition of new works by two Chattanooga artists opens Friday at Townsend Atelier. “Abiding in the Moment” features paintings and drawings by Robin MacKillop - and drawings and sculptures by Maria Willison. The exhibition is free and open to the public - and Friday’s opening reception begins at 5:30 PM at Townsend Atelier in the Arts Building.
Load More