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Scenic Roots

Scenic Roots - Tues 9/10/24

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published September 10, 2024 at 5:43 PM EDT

Scenic Roots - Tues 9/10/24

For young scholars, a civic engagement summer in Chattanooga
The first taste of CTC’s new season in “Waitress: The Musical.”
SportSpot under the Olgiati Bridge on Chattanooga’s Riverfront.
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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