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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She was born on the other end of Tennessee. Her talent took her around the world. Tina Turner - singer, songwriter, actress - died in May at age 83. This Saturday at 6 PM, RISE Chattanooga presents a Tina Turner tribute with Neshawn Calloway and The Sound Advice Band. -
The East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra in Collegedale will perform near the end of this weekend’s Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair. On Sunday at 4:30 PM, the all-volunteer orchestra takes the stage at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek, ahead of the fireworks finale at sunset. -
The Hamilton County Fair returns this weekend - for the first time at a new venue: McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. The Fair, presented by Little Debbie, runs Friday through Sunday at the Farm - with a special focus for Veterans Day weekend, including Wreaths Across Chattanooga. -
Honoring veterans at the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair. Notes for the Fair at the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra. A tribute to the Queen of Rock n’ Roll at RISE Chattanooga. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.” -
Three years ago, NPR announced its College Podcast Challenge. The first time around, it gave young people a voice during the pandemic, reaching NPR’s audience and beyond. Now, the contest is back - taking entries with a $5,000 grand prize scholarship, and more training materials and support than ever. -
What do an art museum, a listening room and a record store have in common here in Chattanooga? Next week, they will host “Classics Declassified,” a series of performances by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera that stretches beyond its typical venues. -
At one time, there used to be 150 neighborhood associations across the City of Chattanooga. Only about 70 of those groups remain now, but the City is trying to boost that number - as we hear from Nathan Bird of the podcast Chattanooga Civics in partnership with Chattamatters. -
In the Clifton Hills neighborhood of Chattanooga, an urban farm took root twenty-five years ago. Today, Crabtree Farms is a place that cultivates food, learning and community - and this weekend, it celebrates that legacy, on Saturday starting at 3 PM. -
How much do arts and culture nonprofits power the economy here in the Greater Chattanooga area? Quite a lot - and in more ways than one - according to Arts and Economic Prosperity 6, a recently released study by Americans for the Arts. James McKissic is president of ArtsBuild. -
Arts + culture = economic prosperity for the Chattanooga area. Digging a celebration: Crabtree Farms of Chattanooga turns 25. “Classics Declassified” From Chattanooga Symphony & Opera. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
