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The finale for this year’s Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts and Ideas. Carmen Nesbitt, reporter for The Chattanooga Times Free Press. Tembi Locke, author of the memoir “From Scratch,” on caregiving. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

(aired Thu 6/23/22) This month, we’ve brought you a series of conversations with the Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts and Ideas. The multi-day festival celebrates Juneteenth through the extraordinary contributions of artists of African descent in the arts.

(aired Thu 6/23/22) Riverdance comes to Chattanooga this weekend. A preview from our own Mal O’Connell.

(aired Thu 6/23/22) Carmen Nesbitt is education reporter for The Chattanooga Times Free Press. I spoke with her about two of her recent stories on the Hamilton County Schools: one on summer literacy - and the other on school security.

(aired Thu 6/23/22) An up-and-coming musician in Chattanooga is making himself heard. Our own Justin Turner introduces us to him.

Richard Winham shares a conversation with singer-songwriter Charlotte Simon, who has just released her first album. (First aired Weds 3/16/22)

This summer, a dance program for children returns to Chattanooga: Dance Alive will relaunch at two community centers. We spoke with Jenison Eduave and Anna Van Cura.

In the forests of Appalachia, you’ll find ginseng. In the 1800’s, the cultivation of the wild herb - known for its medicinal properties - built a global trade. Luke Manget dug into all this - and more - in his recent book: “Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia,” published by The University Press of Kentucky.

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.”