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What would it be like to walk across the South today - as John Muir did from Kentucky to Florida in 1867 to observe its natural wonders? Dan Chapman - a veteran reporter in Atlanta - retraced the path of the naturalist and conservationist for his new book, out this month: “A Road Running Southward: Following John Muir’s Journey Through An Endangered Land,” published by Island Press.

Dan Chapman retraces John Muir’s journey through the South. Luke Manget of Dalton State on his book “Ginseng Diggers.” Jenison Eduave & Anna Van Cura on Dance Alive’s relaunch. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

On this special edition of "Scenic Roots," listen to the student storytellers of Rising Rock from the Spring 2022 semester here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Mal O’Connell shares a session by Daizy Skies - the prog psychedelic rock band from Ringgold, GA - recorded live downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.

Sekou Cooke and Josiah Golson on “Hip-Hop Architecture.” Taylor Bostwick of Chattanooga’s Speech and Hearing Center. From The Woodshop: A rewind session with Katrina Barclay. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Sekou Cooke is an architect and urban designer now based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the director of the urban design program at UNC Charlotte - and author of the book “Hip-Hop Architecture." On Thursday starting at 5:30 PM, Sekou will give a talk at Stove Works here in Chattanooga for CIVIQ, the speaker series from Chattanooga Design Studio.

Here in the Chattanooga area, the Speech and Hearing Center helps people with speech or hearing impairments - regardless of ability to pay. Taylor Bostwick is the Center’s president and CEO - and we spoke with her during this Better Speech and Hearing Month, which is nationwide all through May.

Richard Winham shares a performance by singer / songwriter Katrina Barclay from November 2021 live in The Woodshop on St. Elmo Ave. in Chattanooga.

Brent Martin on his book “George Masa’s Wild Vision.” Celebrating a century at United Way of Greater Chattanooga. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

George Masa emigrated to this country from Japan in the early 1900’s - and eventually, he settled in Asheville, North Carolina. A self-taught photographer, Masa and Horace Kephart played a role in the creation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Brent Martin is the author of a new book, “George Masa’s Wild Vision: A Japanese Immigrant Imagines Western North Carolina,” published by Hub City Press.