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.

Voices Of Young Black Women Gather In “What She Said!” Podcast

Here in Chattanooga, young Black women - ages 18 to 24 - are sharing their stories in a new podcast from the nonprofit Girl Stance.
Here Comes The Sun - To Power Reflection Riding’s Future

Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center here in Chattanooga wants to catch the sun - and needs your help.
The Chambliss Conversations: Partnerships And The HCDE

In our latest conversation with Chambliss Center for Children as the agency celebrates 150 years in the Chattanooga area, we speak with Lesley Berryhill, Director of Special Projects and Events - and Stephanie Foster, director of School-Based Programs.
Scenic Roots - Thu 6/30/22

The Chambliss Conversations: Partnerships And The HCDE. Here comes the sun - to power Reflection Riding’s future. Introducing the “What She Said!” podcast by Girl Stance. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
Talking Writing: Singer-Songwriter Patty Griffin

Richard Winham shares his conversation with Patty Griffin, Grammy-winning singer-songwriter.
“The A List” Preview: Samar Ali

Tomorrow night at 8:30 PM, Samar Ali - cofounder of Millions of Conversations - is the guest for the season finale of “The A List with Alison Lebovitz” from our public media partner WTCI PBS.
“Brief Chronicle” Bends Changes In Lowercase At Obvious Dad

As this year’s Pride Month ends, a coming-of-age play that bends expectations is the next production from Obvious Dad, the experimental theatre company here in Chattanooga. “Brief Chronicle: Books 6 - 8” by Agnes Borinsky premieres Friday at 7:30 PM at the Fine Arts Center on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Celebrating Independence Day With “Pops On The River”

"Pops on the River" - Chattanooga’s celebration of Independence Day - will be held Saturday in Coolidge Park. The free event - which begins at 5:30 PM - will feature an outdoor patriotic concert by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera, starting at 8 PM - followed by fireworks.
Scenic Roots - Weds 6/29/22

Carla Pritchard & Julia Milrod preview “Pops on the River.”Blake Harris of Obvious Dad on “Brief Chronicle: Books 6 - 8.”Talking Writing: An encore of singer-songwriter Patty Griffin.These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”
At The MACC on Signal Mountain: The Irish Brothers, Part II

Richard Winham shares the second part of a performance by The Irish Brothers at the Mountain Arts Community Center on Signal Mountain. (First aired 5/24/22)