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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.

United For Working Families, Episode 2: Childcare

Kids jumping outside United Way of Greater Chattanooga.
United Way of Greater Chattanooga

In this series, we explore the impact that workplace policies have on our local families and children - and how United Way of Greater Chattanooga is looking to close the gaps.

For this episode, we speak with Jennifer Andrews, director of early childcare strategies at the nonprofit Chattanooga 2.0 - and Katie Harbison, president of Chambliss Center for Children.

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Learn more at unitedwaycha.org/workingfamilies.

Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.
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