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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At ClearStory Arts here in Chattanooga, the destination for a new multimedia fine art exhibition is “Elsewhere.” Starting Friday, the gallery at 1673 S. Holtzclaw Ave. hosts “Elsewhere: Pulling Forth the Invisible,” featuring dozens of works by nearly 50 local artists - with an opening reception at 6 PM. -
The City of Chattanooga recently announced the installation of four train warning systems in the Hixson and Tyner communities to provide real-time crossing data for drivers. Kristen Templeton is senior city editor for NOOGAtoday. -
While Juneteenth is two weeks away, a calendar of events is already unfolding to celebrate this year’s holiday. Juneteeth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans after the Civil War - and the Unity Group of Chattanooga is among the organizers of local celebrations. -
In modern dance, Katherine Dunham is a pioneer. She contributed African and Caribbean influences to the genre - confronting racial barriers along the way. Here in Chattanooga, this month’s Katherine Dunham Juba Dance Festival is part of the Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts and Ideas. -
Black joy at this year’s Katherine Dunham Juba Dance Festival. Reflections for Juneteenth at the Unity Group of Chattanooga. “Elsewhere” at ClearStory Arts. June Fest in East Lake Park. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.” -
This week, “The A List” returns for its fifteenth season on our public media partner WTCI PBS. Alison Lebovitz hosts the one-on-one interview series, produced locally by WTCI - and this season’s premiere airs Thursday at 8:30 PM, featuring actor Alan Cumming. -
The next play in the centennial season at Chattanooga Theatre Centre is “Prelude to a Kiss.” Part romantic comedy and part fantasy mystery, the play by Craig Lucas represents the 1990’s for this season at CTC. It opens on Friday, June 7th and runs through Sunday, June 23rd. -
Blue whales are the largest animals known to have ever existed on Earth. On Thursday, Dr. Diane Gendron - a "blue whale whisperer" - visits Chattanooga to participate in a discussion at the Tennessee Aquarium’s IMAX 3D Theater after a 6 PM screening of the film “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D.” -
Kahran and Regis Bethencourt are visual storytellers in every photo they take. They are the featured artists for this year’s Elizabeth Catlett Visual Art Exhibition, part of the Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts and Ideas. -
For an Atlanta couple, an Afrocentric photo showcase in Chattanooga. On the big screen trail of blue whales - and the value of our oceans. “The A List” returns on WTCI PBS - and “Prelude to a Kiss” at CTC. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
