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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.

“Day Of Play” For Thirty Years Of Creative Discovery Museum

WUTC | By Ray Bassett
Published May 8, 2025 at 12:29 AM EDT
Creative Discovery Museum in downtown Chattanooga.
Creative Discovery Museum
Creative Discovery Museum in downtown Chattanooga.

In the heart of downtown Chattanooga, celebration is in the air at Creative Discovery Museum.

The nationally-ranked children’s museum opened its doors thirty years ago this month - on May 26th, 1995.

Children at play inside Creative Discovery Museum.
Creative Discovery Museum
Children at play inside Creative Discovery Museum.

This Saturday, the Museum will host a Day of Play from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Ginger Birnbaum is the Museum’s vice president of development.

Banner for “Day of Play” at Creative Discovery Museum.
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