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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Periscope is a business development program that connects artists with entrepreneurs in the Chattanooga area. The nonprofit ArtsBuild offered the training for the first cohort of Periscope artists last year - and applications for a new cohort of artists are due by this Friday, August 2nd. -
Food for Thought is an invitational group exhibit set to open this fall at the Jewish Cultural Center here in Chattanooga, in partnership with the local media startup Food as a Verb. An open call for people to submit their images for the exhibit ends on Monday, August 5th. -
James Baldwin, the African-American author and activist, was born in New York City a hundred years ago this Friday. To mark the milestone, the Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts and Ideas will host a birthday celebration that starts downtown at the Chattanooga Public Library. -
A birthday bash to celebrate a century of James Baldwin. Food for Thought: Stories through words and images. Artists + Entrepreneurs = Opportunities at Periscope CHA. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.” -
This year’s Wine Over Water returns to a familiar spot earlier than in years past. The evening of wine, food and music for the historic preservation nonprofit Preserve Chattanooga is Saturday, August 17th - from 6 PM to 8 PM - on the Walnut Street Bridge. -
As residents of Hamilton County blast their ACs this summer, they’re using a lot more power than is typical. The Sequoyah Nuclear Plant near Soddy-Daisy is essential to meet that demand. William Newlin of Chattamatters takes us inside. -
How is Chattanooga’s quest to become a National Park City taking shape? Scott Martin is administrator - and Brian Smith is marketing director - for the City of Chattanooga’s Department of Parks and Outdoors. -
River City Company - the economic development nonprofit for downtown Chattanooga - just released “A Vision for Hawk Hill,” a guide for the redevelopment of the site crafted by urban planning, community input and an analysis of the downtown real estate market. -
A vision for future redevelopment of Chattanooga’s Hawk Hill. How stories shape Chattanooga’s National Park City quest. Sipping summer on the bridge at this year’s Wine Over Water. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.” -
Since 2017, Stove Works has provided a venue for contemporary art - from education to production to exhibition - here in Chattanooga, including a workshop by a visiting artist this Saturday starting at 1 PM.
