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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 and produces "Scenic Roots" at WUTC. 
Ways to Connect
  • The Speech and Hearing Center in Chattanooga helps people who have a speech or hearing impairment. Next month, the nonprofit presents the event “Heard!” - starting at 6 PM at the Chattanooga Whiskey Event Hall.
  • This spring, the Chattanooga Bach Choir holds its annual Gala on Thursday, April 18th at the Westin - and then, one month later, its next concert: “Bach’s St. John’s Passion: A Musical Odyssey” on Saturday, May 18th at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
  • Next Monday is National Medal of Honor Day - recognizing this nation’s highest military award for valor. Starting this Saturday, the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Center here in Chattanooga - the medal's birthplace - begins a commemorative week of events.
  • Moll King's recent collection of poems - “As You Did to the Leased of These” - tackles housing and homelessness here in Chattanooga. On Wednesday, she - and Nikki Lake of CALEB - will read from that collection at Townsend Atelier, starting at 6:30 PM.
  • “Poetry and Poverty” at Townsend Atelier in Chattanooga. For the National Medal of Honor, a commemorative week. In the key of Johan Sebastian: The Chattanooga Bach Choir. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
  • In a few months, Riverfront Nights - the free summer concert series - returns to Ross’ Landing on the Tennessee River here in downtown Chattanooga. This year’s lineup for the series features 14 concerts, every Saturday night from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend - with one break in June.
  • This weekend brings a play in progress to Chattanooga. “Boundaries” is now in development after readings in New York and Los Angeles. On Sunday, a staged reading of the play will be held at Barking Legs Theater, starting at 2:30 PM.
  • For the past few weeks, Chattanooga residents have been giving their feedback online in a public survey by the City of Chattanooga on two options to redesign Frazier Avenue for pedestrian safety. Ahead of Friday’s deadline for people to participate in the survey, here’s William Newlin of Chattamatters.
  • From Chattamatters: Redesigning for safety on Frazier Ave. “Boundaries” - a play in progress - at Barking Legs Theater. Fourteen concerts: the expanded lineup for Riverfront Nights. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
  • This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, the celebration is calling at the Choo Choo Gardens in downtown Chattanooga. St. Paddy’s at the Choo Choo is Saturday, starting at 2 PM. Tara Viland is with the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Marc Michael is lead singer for The Molly Maguires.