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(Aired Thu 1/09/25) Just off Brainerd Road here in Chattanooga, an observatory stands on a hill whose rock is about 450 million years old. The Clarence T. Jones Observatory, owned and operated by our campus: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

At Preserve Chattanooga, fifty years of historic preservation. “Dream Bold!” This year’s MLK celebration in Chattanooga. Giving back for a mission to confront and curb homelessness. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

(Aired Tues 1/14/25) During this new year of 2025, Preserve Chattanooga - the nonprofit for historic preservation in this city - turns fifty. It’s a time to reflect, a time to celebrate - and a time to look forward.

(Aired Tues 1/14/25) The holiday that honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has been celebrated for thirty-nine years - as many years as the civil rights leader lived. Here in Chattanooga, this year’s celebration of Dr. King has already begun - and the week of events culminates with Monday’s holiday.

(Aired Tues 1/14/25) To confront and curb homelessness here in this area takes people who know the streets - who bring help to those without shelter wherever they are and whatever their condition. Some of those people here in Chattanooga belong to the Regional Outreach Cooperative.

(Aired Weds 1/15/25) On Tuesday, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly stopped by our studio for our latest conversation. Topics: Novonix; Chattanooga Airport; the Chattanooga Land Bank Authority; Invest Chattanooga - and this year’s MLK Day of Service in Chattanooga.

(Aired Weds 1/15/25) Look at a map of economic development projects in downtown Chattanooga, and you’ll see the profile of River City Company. For nearly four decades, the nonprofit has partnered with local government, business and philanthropy to revitalize and reshape downtown.

(Aired Thu 1/16/25) One form of journalism goes beyond reporting on problems and challenges in society by offering real solutions. Students here on our campus at UTC are now participating in what’s known as “solutions journalism” - and their project focuses on mental health.

Discover, Report, Solve: Solutions Journalism at UTC. Chattamatters: Expanding tree canopy in Chattanooga. Hitting the notes for 2025 at Make Music Chattanooga. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

(Aired Thu 1/16/25) Despite the recent blanket of snow here in Chattanooga, city thinkers are still thinking about how to cool things off in the summer. Trees that provide shade can help - as William Newlin of Chattamatters tells us.