Scenic Roots

Scenic Roots

"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 "Scenic Roots" – with Richard Winham – produced at WUTC.
Founding Producers: Ray Bassett, Haley Solomon, Karley Dodson and Will Davis.

Barking Legs Theater: Svetlana And Her Band, Part II

Richard Winham shares the second part of a performance by jazz chanteuse Svetlana and her band at Barking Legs Theater in Chattanooga.
Painting Lessons In A Sensory-Friendly Studio

Ally Manno is an artist here in Chattanooga. On Saturday, starting at 11 AM at the Hunter Museum, she will lead a workshop - titled “Sensory-Friendly Studio: Abstract Painting” - teaching how to create a unique abstract artwork by ripping and pouring paint.
A Virtual Literary Feast For Southern Writers

It’s a literary destination for Southern writers - even when it’s all virtual. Southern Lit Alliance here in Chattanooga will present the SouthWord Abridged Literary Festival - featuring talks by authors and panel discussions - on Friday, November 5th and Saturday, November 6th.
Future Ready For The Cybersecurity Workforce

What is the future of cybersecurity? You’ll find the answer in education - as Matthew Cloud will tell you.
Scenic Roots - Tues 10/26/21

Matthew Cloud on the future of cybersecurity education. A virtual SouthWord; Sensory-friendly studio painting. Barking Legs Theater: Svetlana and her band, Part II. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
An Open Mic At The MACC On Signal Mountain

Richard Winham shares a performance by a medley of artists from a recent open mic at the Mountain Arts Community Center on Signal Mountain, TN. (aired Tues 10/19/21)
This Fall’s Need For Blood In The Southeast

Throughout the pandemic, blood donations in Chattanooga and the Southeast have been critical - shifting from need to need to need. These days, the need for donations around here is for O-positive and O-negative blood. (aired Tues 10/19/21)
Going To Ghana On A Storytelling Quest

Thanks in part to a grant from ArtsBuild, musician Kofi Mawuko and ELLA Library co-founder Jazmine LeBlanc will study African storytelling in Ghana, teaching the techniques they learn to students in our area. (aired Tues 10/19/21)
The GreenHouse For Abuse Victims In Northwest Georgia

In Northwest Georgia, the GreenHouse provides free services to victims of child physical and sexual abuse - and to those who care for them. (aired Tues 10/19/21)
Scenic Roots - Tues 10/19/21

Chris Berryman of the GreenHouse CAC / SAC in Dalton. Kofi Mawuko & Jazmine LeBlanc on going to Ghana. A recent Open Mic at the MACC on Signal Mountain. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.” (aired Tues 10/19/21)