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Scenic Roots

"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.

A Musician Who Teaches In A Universal Language

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published August 12, 2020 at 6:43 AM EDT

Rick Rushing learned how to play guitar here in Chattanooga.

He performs locally and regionally with his blues band: Rick Rushing & The Blues Strangers.

In the past year, Rick has been one of the teaching artists working in our community through the Wolf Trap program at UTC’s Southeast Center for Education in the Arts, now known as the Arts-Based Collaborative at UTC.

For more on the Arts-Based Collaborative here on the UTC campus, visit: utc.edu/arts-based-collaborative.