"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.

An Affordable Housing Idea For Chattanooga

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What can Chattanooga do about the lack of affordable housing, especially in the downtown?

A nonprofit here recently received city funds to study one possible solution:  a community land trust that would preserve affordable housing for people with low-to-moderate incomes.

The nonprofit is CALEB - or Chattanooga in Action for Love, Equality and Benevolence - which includes faith, community and labor groups.

Austin Sauerbrei and Lyneshia Lake with CALEB stopped by “Scenic Roots”...

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