"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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Quantifying the need for a performing arts space in Chattanooga. In downtown Chattanooga, flow by the river at community yoga. As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode of “Scenic Roots.” -
(Aired Thu 7/24/25) You might think city garbage trucks here in Chattanooga haul the city’s trash to the city-owned landfill. But right now, there’s more to it than that - as William Newlin of Chattamatters tells us. -
Tony Hale has played some of the most beloved comedic characters on television. He's the guest for the season finale of "The A List with Alison Lebovitz" from our public media partner WTCI PBS - Thursday at 8:30 PM and available on the PBS app. -
Last year, the James A. Henry Community YMCA prepared, packaged and delivered 300,000 free healthy meals to kids in the Chattanooga area. Paula Irwin is executive director of the Henry YMCA, which is hosting a community open house on Thursday. -
Beka Bohannon is a licensed mental health therapist who went to work for Hamilton County Government four years ago. Now, she is days into her new job as Administrator for the County’s Health and Social Services Division under Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp. -
Taking the lead on health in Hamilton County Government. Feeding kids at Chattanooga’s J.A. Henry Community YMCA. As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode of “Scenic Roots.” -
This weekend, The Essentials are the local opener at Riverfront Nights - Saturday, starting at 6 PM, at Ross’ Landing in downtown Chattanooga. John Gianella is the lead guitarist and vocalist for The Essentials. Sammi Moore is the group’s lead singer. -
Across this country, community land trusts are a common tool to keep single-family homes affordable - now, and for generations to come. Here in Chattanooga, land trusts have been part of the housing conversation for years - though we do not yet have an active land trust. -
As Congress nears a final vote on rescinding Federal funding for public media, we have watched the story unfold here in Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley. Bob Culkeen is President and CEO of WTCI PBS. Susan Lazenby is our interim station manager here at WUTC. -
On public media in Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley. Chattamatters: Community land trusts for affordable housing. The Essentials: Next at Riverfront Nights in Chattanooga. As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode of “Scenic Roots.”
