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(Aired Weds 11/13/24) The story of the Trail of Tears runs through what is today Chattanooga. Part of that story is told in a recently opened exhibit at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library: “Records of Removal." Jessica Sedgwick is the Head Librarian of Local History and Genealogy at the Library.

“The Beat of Motown” - on stage at the Jewish Cultural Center. Getting real at a Fifties diner: “Bus Stop” from UTC Theatre Co. “The Snow Queen” in Dalton. The “Back to Birding” podcast. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

(Aired Thu 11/14/24) This weekend, “The Beat of Motown” comes to Chattanooga - a show with singers and visuals that will highlight twenty-two of Motown’s greatest hits with the cultural history of their time. It happens on Saturday, starting at 7 PM, at the Jewish Cultural Center.

(Aired Thu 11/14/24) Imagine a diner in rural Kansas, a refuge for bus passengers waiting out a snowstorm in the 1950’s. “Bus Stop” - the play by William Inge - is the latest production from the students of UTC Theatre Co., opening on Tuesday, November 19th.

(Aired Thu 11/14/24) This time of year, “The Snow Queen” reigns once more in Dalton. Creative Arts Guild and Ballet Dalton present a full-length ballet of the fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen - premiering Thursday, November 21st at the Dalton High School Theatre.

(Aired Thu 11/14/24) “Back to Birding” is a podcast by Luke Thompson and Patrick Higgins. I heard about it earlier this year when I met Luke - then a student at The Baylor School here in Chattanooga - when I visited his class, taught by Mike Kelly. Back in August, I had a chance to speak with Luke.

Thomas Woltz says “The land is full” - and “We have a responsibility to let the land tell its stories.” On Thursday, the landscape architect will be the next speaker for CIVIQ, presented by Chattanooga Design Studio - in partnership with the Trust for Public Land - at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library.

Sean Paul Lorentz on “A Sailor’s Son” at Sculpture Fields. Podcasting at the next level of business with Station. When embracing the arts spurs the freedom to learn. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

(Aired Thu 12/05/24) ‘Tis the season for Make Music Winter here in Chattanooga. The twenty-one days of events that highlight this city’s music scene began on December 1st - a winter addition for Make Music Chattanooga.

(Aired Thu 12/05/24) Here in the Chattanooga area, the only domestic violence shelter in Hamilton County - and services for the deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing - are just two programs provided by the nonprofit Partnership for Families, Children and Adults.