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Scenic Roots

Scenic Roots - Tues 4/09/24

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published April 15, 2024 at 12:19 AM EDT

Scenic Roots - Tues 4/09/24

Echoes of factories past in Chattanooga’s ballpark future.
A flock of student films for this year’s Roosties at UTC.
At Sculpture Fields, kites will fly for Sculptures in the Sky.
These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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Ray Bassett

Ray is the host and producer of "Scenic Roots" - Mondays through Thursdays at 3 PM - and WUTC's Editorial Director.

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