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Scenic Roots

Scenic Roots - Weds 1/10/24

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Published January 10, 2024 at 5:39 PM EST
Scenic Roots - Weds 1/10/24
  • Karla Valdivieso, founder & CEO of Shappi in Chattanooga.
  • From Chattamatters: The lifespan of outdoor public art.
  • World War I revisited with Louis Varnell on stage at CTC.
  • These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
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