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Scenic Roots

Scenic Roots - Thu 7/17/25

WUTC | By Ray Bassett
Published July 17, 2025 at 4:59 PM EDT
Scenic Roots - Thu 7/17/25
  • On public media in Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.
  • Chattamatters: Community land trusts for affordable housing.
  • The Essentials: Next at Riverfront Nights in Chattanooga.
  • As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode 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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