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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As this nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, we’re hearing the words of the Declaration of Independence. Among them: the rights of “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” -
Four years ago, Dwight Birdwell received the Medal of Honor - this nation’s highest military award for valor - for his actions nearly six decades ago as a U.S. Army soldier during the Vietnam War. -
For this year’s commemoration of America 250, we’re bringing you poetic monologues crafted from oral histories of Chattanoogans born in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. -
(Aired Thu 6/25/26) How do we reflect on life - and death - through art? Adam Romano and Kaleb Knowles are two painters who explore that question at The 109 Gallery. -
(Aired Thu 6/25/26) This spring, a new independent bookstore opened in Southside Chattanooga. Spencer Pennington is the owner. -
(Aired Thu 6/25/26) My Journey With The Badge is a foundation - and a platform - that aims to humanize and preserve the firsthand stories of law enforcement officers, active and retired. -
(Aired Thu 6/25/26) This weekend, the City of Chattanooga launches a series of community events for America 250 around the downtown riverfront that will culminate on Saturday, July 4th. -
(Aired Weds 6/24/26) Artist Omari Booker is the next guest on “The A List with Alison Lebovitz” from our public media partner WTCI PBS. -
(Aired Weds 6/24/26) How will data centers and energy infrastructure shape the future of where we live? That was the topic of a panel discussion at Thrive Regional Partnership’s “Yes, And…” Spring Forum in Chattanooga. -
(Aired Tues 6/23/26) University Surgical Associates - based here in Chattanooga, serving Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia - is a regional leader among multi-specialty surgery providers.
