Scenic Roots
Mondays - Thursdays / 3 PM - 3:30 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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Sips, small bites and books are on the menu at SoLit, the literary arts hub here in Chattanooga. On Tuesday, starting at 6 PM, the nonprofit will host “Literary Libations” - a wine and book pairing - at Common House at 1517 Mitchell Ave. Chelsea Risley is executive director of SoLit. -
This weekend here in Chattanooga: Dia del Nino. On Saturday, starting at Noon, ELLA Library - the community arts organization in the East Lake neighborhood - will host the family-friendly celebration, along with the nonprofit Culture Chatt, at East Lake Park at 3000 34th St. -
What are some key issues facing Hamilton County today? Nathan Bird of the Chattanooga Civics podcast spoke with Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp. Here's a sample. -
Chattanooga - and our campus here at UTC - are at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in more ways than one. UTC is part of the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative, now partnering with EPB to offer weeks of activities to explore quantum technology for learners of all ages and levels at gigcitygoesquantum.com. -
Here on our campus - the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - an initiative is preparing students, faculty and staff for the emerging world of artificial intelligence, from the job market to research. The initiative is known as “Chattanooga’s Artificial Intelligence”: CH-AI or “CHAI.” -
CHAI - Chattanooga’s Artificial Intelligence - here at UTC. All aboard all things quantum at Gig City Goes Quantum. Chattanooga Civics. Día del Niño. Literary Libations. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.” -
The last Saturday in April is a celebration of independent bookstores around the country. At The Book & Cover here in Chattanooga, that celebration is “The Ink Drink” - this Saturday from 7 AM to 8 PM - at 1310 Hanover St. Sarah Jackson, Blaes Green and Emily Lilley are the owners of The Book & Cover. -
At a time when single-family homes are becoming limited, a company in Chattanooga is bringing customizable modular homes to market - aimed at filling the need for residential dwellings. Kristen Templeton is senior city editor for NOOGAtoday. -
ArtsBuild is another community partner for the inaugural Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week. It hosts Periscope CHA Pitch Night for artist entrepreneurs on Wednesday, May 1st at RISE Chattanooga - 2901 Taylor St. - starting at 6 PM. -
Among the community partners for the inaugural Chattanooga Entrepreneur Week: Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union, which is presenting the week with the Chattanooga Business Resource Collective - and the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.
