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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.

History And Heritage Explored In The Moccasin Bend Lecture Series

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published August 31, 2021 at 4:08 PM EDT

The Moccasin Bend Lecture Series is back.

Starting next month, National Park Partners will present the fall series - now in its 16th year - at the IMAX Theater here in Chattanooga, accompanied by a live broadcast on Zoom.

The speakers in the monthly series will discuss our National Parks and conservation; Indigenous culture and history - and Chattanooga’s place in the Civil War.

The first speaker - on Monday, September 13th at 7 PM - will be Keith Hardison, executive director of the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center here in Chattanooga.

I spoke with him - and Tricia Mims, executive director of National Park Partners.