"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.

Artist Entrepreneurs Prepare For Periscope CHA Pitch Night

Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio

RISE Chattanooga at 2901 Taylor St. in East Chattanooga.
RISE Chattanooga

ArtsBuild - the nonprofit that supports the arts and artists in Chattanooga and Hamilton County - is another community partner for the inaugural Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week.

Since last fall, it has hosted its first cohort of nearly two dozen artists in Periscope Chattanooga, a business development program that connects artists with entrepreneurs.

A final pitch night for Periscope is Wednesday, May 1st at RISE Chattanooga - 2901 Taylor St. - starting at 6 PM.

James McKissic is president of ArtsBuild.

I spoke with him - and artists Courtney Cox and Sarah Mixson.

ArtsBuild

For more on Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week, visit chabusiness.org/cew.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Email
Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.