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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 11: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Greater Chattanooga

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga

In this series - in partnership with United Way of Greater Chattanooga - we explore the impact that workplace policies have on our local families and children.

For this episode, we talk about social connectedness with Jessica Pilcher, Director of United for Working Families at United Way of Greater Chattanooga - and Liane Cooper, Chief Operating Officer of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga.

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