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(Aired Weds 3/12/25) He’s a writer and poet who was born here in Chattanooga. His words - from poetry and prose to plays and novels - have reverberated around the world. Ishmael Reed is returning to Chattanooga.

(Aired Weds 3/12/25) This year marks forty years of the Chattanooga Bach Choir. David Long is celebrating twenty years as the Choir’s artistic director. On Thursday, the Choir holds a 40th Anniversary Gala. On Saturday, March 29th, the Choir performs a Masterworks concert.

(Aired Thu 3/13/25) Last year, the City of Chattanooga’s reserve fund hit a record high - more than 150 million dollars. William Newlin of Chattamatters tells us why the city is spending down some of that fund.

(Aired Weds 3/19/25) How do we interact with dolphins? How are we in common? How are we different? How can we learn from them? The film “Call of the Dolphins 3D” - now screening at the Tennessee Aquarium’s IMAX 3D Theater here in Chattanooga - dives right in.

(Aired Weds 3/19/25) In July 1925 - a century ago this summer - the Scopes Trial was held in Dayton, Tennessee. On trial: John Scopes, a high school teacher accused of violating a Tennessee law that barred the teaching of evolution in public schools.

(Aired Weds 3/19/25) An epic story about an epic time takes the stage at Barking Legs Theater here in Chattanooga. The SEED Theatre presents “Angels in America, Part I: Millennium Approaches” at Barking Legs, all performances for mature audiences only.

(Aired Thu 3/20/25) In last week’s elections here in Chattanooga, voters approved a change in the city charter to allow city employees to live outside the State of Tennessee. The fact that Chattanoogans can decide to change it is rare for Tennessee, as William Newlin of Chattamatters tells us.

Here in Chattanooga, a local podcast dives into crime - cases cold and active, famous and infamous - but it also focuses on policing and the community, all powered by two storytellers. David Roddy co-hosts the "CrimeCast" with Clint Powell.

A community open house is the next step in shaping the future of Chattanooga’s Riverfront Parks. The open house - on Thursday, from 4 PM to 7 PM, in the Tennessee Aquarium’s River Journey building - offers the public the chance to preview the latest designs for the Riverfront Parks.

CrimeCast: Chattanooga area stories of crime & policing. A community open house for Chattanooga’s Riverfront Parks. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”