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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.

Chattamatters: The Push For A Pop-Up Skatepark

Nick Moore, owner of Cassette Skate Shop
Cassette Skate Shop
Nick Moore, owner of Cassette Skate Shop

(Aired Thu 5/22/25)

The City of Chattanooga plans to begin renovating its only skate park this summer - which means during construction, local skaters will have no skate park.

What’s popping up, instead?

William Newlin with Chattamatters spoke with a skater in the St. Elmo neighborhood.
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Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.