Scenic Roots with Ray Bassett
Mondays - Thursdays / 3 PM - 4 PM
"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.
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Savannah Wisham talks about "Craft for Connection" at the TEDxChattanooga Conference, held in November 2025 at the Walker Theatre in downtown Chattanooga. -
Luke Padgett talks about “Undiscovered: Finding Wonder In Our Fresh Waters” at the TEDxChattanooga Conference, held in November 2025 at the Walker Theatre in downtown Chattanooga. -
Jennifer Holder and Shawanda Mason of The Chattery talk about “Why Curiosity Is The Root Of Community" at the TEDxChattanooga Conference in 2025 at the Walker Theatre in downtown Chattanooga. -
(Aired Thu 3/26/26) Around the campfire, the songs are calling. In April, the Campfire Concert Series returns to Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center here in Chattanooga. -
(Aired Thu 3/26/26) For poets and spoken word artists here in Chattanooga, the place to be is Rhyme ‘N Chatt. As the nonprofit prepares to celebrate National Poetry Month, it’s moving forward with new leadership. -
(Aired Thu 3/26/26) Spring is the season for visual arts here in Chattanooga. Meantime, here’s a conversation I had earlier this year with Tim Goldsmith, gallery director at AVA. -
(Aired Thu 3/26/26) From Hamilton County to Northwest Georgia to the Tennessee State Capitol, the candidates and campaigns for this year are taking shape. -
(Aired Thu 3/26/26) For people here in the Chattanooga area who are homeless - and have pets - how are the pets cared for? The Dandelion Kind is a nonprofit that provides free veterinary care for those pets. -
(Aired Thu 3/26/26) Here in Chattanooga, the CHATT Foundation helps meet basic needs - such as shelter, clothing and food - for the homeless and low-income families. -
(Aired Weds 3/25/26) Here's the talk on our campus - the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - by Bart Elmore, who teaches environmental and business history at The Ohio State University.
