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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.

Echoes Of Factories Past In Chattanooga’s Ballpark Future

The South Broad District today.
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The South Broad District today.

The new multipurpose stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts will be built within the U.S. Pipe / Wheland Foundry site between Broad Street and Interstate 24.

The ballpark will stand on nine acres of the 120-acre site, now owned by Perimeter Properties.

Last week, Andy Stone of Perimeter gave me a tour - and then, I spoke with him and Todd Morgan, executive director of Preserve Chattanooga, the historic preservation nonprofit in this city.

A drawing of the future South Broad District.
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A drawing of the future South Broad District.

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