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Erica Wright, author of “Hollow Bones,” at SoLit in Chattanooga. “Romeo & Juliet” - Northwest Georgia style - at Prater’s Mill. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

(Aired Thu 8/08/24) A new novel offers a contemporary retelling - set in Appalachia - of William Shakepeare’s play “Measure for Measure.” On Saturday, August 17th, Erica Wright - author of "Hollow Bones" - will be in Chattanooga, presented by the literary nonprofit SoLit.

The Party at Point Park and a full fall at National Park Partners. On the menu: this year’s Songbirds Music + Food Series. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

On Thursday, August 29th, the nonprofit National Park Partners hosts its annual “National Treasures: Party at Point Park,” starting at 5:30 PM. On Monday, September 16th, the Moccasin Bend Lecture Series returns to downtown Chattanooga.

Bobby Rush - Grammy award winner and Blues Hall of Famer - kicks off the return of the Songbirds Music & Food Series in Chattanooga. Doors open at 6 PM on Tuesday at Songbirds at 206 W. Main St. - with dinner from David Wayne’s at 6:30 PM.

Horizons of innovation at Thrive’s State of Freight Forum. A canvas for young creativity: The SPLASH Summer Arts Festival. Nosh-a-Nooga. “Dig a Little Deeper” at Barking Legs Theater. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

What’s on the road of cutting edge in transportation, here in the Southeast and beyond? Think of alternative fuels, sustainability, supply chains, vehicle electrification and lithium ion batteries - all on the agenda for this year’s State of Freight Forum, presented by Thrive Regional Partnership.

Here in Chattanooga, SPLASH Youth Arts Workshop provides free arts workshops year-round for youth in this city’s underserved communities. On Saturday, SPLASH hosts its annual Summer Arts Festival in Miller Park, from 10 AM to 3 PM.

Food is one key to learning about - and experiencing - other cultures. This weekend here in Chattanooga, the first Jewish food festival will be held in this city. Nosh-a-Nooga is on Sunday, from Noon to 2 PM, at Waterhouse Pavilion.

Teni Rane - Americana, folk & indie songwriter / artist from Chattanooga - plays songs from her debut album "Goldenrod" on this episode of "Live in the Library," recorded live downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.