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Scenic Roots

For Youth & Families: A Summer Arts Festival From SPLASH

WUTC | By Ray Bassett
Published July 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM EDT
Closeup of children at SPLASH Summer Arts Festival.
SPLASH Youth Arts Workshop

Here in Chattanooga, SPLASH Youth Arts Workshop provides free arts workshops year-round for youth in this city’s underserved communities.

On Saturday, August 16th, SPLASH’s Summer Arts Festival - a free, family-friendly event outdoors - returns to Miller Park, from 10 AM to 3 PM.

I spoke with Charlie Newton, who co-founded SPLASH with his wife and fellow artist Iantha.
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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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