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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.

For Student Storytellers At UTC, The Place To Be Is Rising Rock

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Rising Rock

(Aired Tues 4/29/25)

Rising Rock is a multimedia storytelling class here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

This Thursday, we’ll share the latest showcase of stories by Rising Rock students from this past semester.

Billy Weeks teaches the class in UTC’s Communication Department.

I spoke with him - and four Rising Rock students: Alexis Carpenter, Miller Richardson, Maya Spratley and Connor Spelta.

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NOTE: After this interview was broadcast, the Rising Rock Showcase for the Class of Spring 2025 was advanced to air on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.

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