Scenic Roots
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Scenic Roots offers conversations that matter in the heart of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.
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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.
Latest Episodes
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Where historic preservation meets artistic expression. Chattamatters: The Alton Park Connector. “King Hedley II” on stage at CTC. On this episode of "Scenic Roots." -
The City of Chattanooga has a new process for applying to create public art. Ian-Alijah Bey of Chattamatters tells us more. -
There are true stories. There are stories “based on” true stories. And then, there are “mostly true” stories - such as the ones that Janie Dempsey Watts will tell you. -
Some divides ebb and flow across places and times. In economics, one divide comes around again and again. Here at UTC, Dr. Claudia Kramer is the Scott L. Probasco Distinguished Chair of Free Enterprise at the Gary W. Rollins College of Business. -
From our first episode, we have brought you conversations on nature and the outdoors. And now, we host a new series of conversations - in collaboration with and led by civic partners: "The Parkside Podcast." -
This summer, as Chattanooga and Hamilton County celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, a new chapter will open in how this community tells its story. -
In time for America 250, a history experience in Chattanooga. Bringing parks to life: Introducing “The Parkside Podcast.” On this episode of "Scenic Roots." -
The SMILE Fund is an investment account managed by students here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Over the years, the Fund has grown. How did it begin? -
In our latest one-on-one conversation, Dr. Lori Mann Bruce, our new Chancellor here at UTC, looks back on her first six months on our campus - and looks ahead in 2026. -
Chatting with the Chancellor with UTC’s Dr. Lori Mann Bruce. The SMILE Fund: The story of a student-managed fund at UTC. On this episode of “Scenic Roots.”
