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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.

In Collegedale, Fireworks And Music At This Year’s Freedom Festival

WUTC | By Ray Bassett
Published July 2, 2024 at 6:51 PM EDT
A past Collegedale Freedom Festival and Fireworks.
City of Collegedale
A past Collegedale Freedom Festival and Fireworks.

Just east of Chattanooga, another free celebration on the eve of the Fourth of July is in Collegedale.

This year’s Collegedale Freedom Festival and Fireworks takes place on Wednesday at the Commons, beginning at 4:30 PM - with fireworks set for 9:30 PM.

Samantha Wright is with Friends of the Festival, which is organizing the celebration.

Jeremy Francisco is music director of the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra.

I spoke with them - and pianist Jeffrey Biegel of the Rhapsody National Initiative.
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