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Celebrating the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District. Nature’s wonders on display at the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Made in Tennessee: Chattanooga Whiskey and Catesa Farms. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

(Aired Tues 10/08/24) It’s so simple - and yet so essential - for tracking birds: tie an aluminum or colored band on each bird’s leg. Bird banding is one of the activities offered this fall by the Tennessee River Gorge Trust.

(Aired Tues 10/08/24) On Monday, October 14th, a celebration of twenty years of the Moccasin Bend National Archeological District will be held in downtown Chattanooga. Tricia King Mims is executive director of National Park Partners of Chickamauga, Chattanooga and Moccasin Bend.

(Aired Tues 10/08/24) Five years ago, one of our earliest guests on “Scenic Roots” was Tim Piersant, founder and CEO of Chattanooga Whiskey. Since then, his business has switched to corn 100 percent locally grown in this state at Catesa Farms in Riddleton - in Smith County in Middle Tennessee.

Through the lens to lift voices: Photographer Andy Ramirez. Extending the Cumberland Trail in Northern Hamilton County. In Chattanooga, the premiere of the Locals Only Music Festival. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

(Aired Weds 10/09/24) Andy Ramirez is a documentary photographer here in Chattanooga. From protests to punk concerts, he uses still photography to - quote - “tell the stories of others in the hopes of better understanding my own.”

(Aired Weds 10/09/24) Here in the Chattanooga area, the response to the impact of Hurricane Helene is coming from many corners of our community. One nonprofit trying to get the word out about helping those in need is United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

(Aired Weds 10/09/24) This weekend, a new festival aims to fill a gap in Chattanooga’s music scene. On Saturday and Sunday, the Locals Only Music Festival features bands and musicians here in Chattanooga at Barrelhouse Ballroom.

(Aired Weds 10/09/24) In Northern Hamilton County, a land swap with Tennessee State Parks at Audubon Mountain will extend the Cumberland Trail. Jim Stewart is executive director of Chattanooga Audubon Society. Matt Folz is director of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation.

(Aired Thu 10/10/24) This weekend, cars - and car aficionados - are revving up downtown Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival - one of the top auto events nationwide - returns to the West Village, this Friday through Sunday.