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At one time, there used to be 150 neighborhood associations across the City of Chattanooga. Only about 70 of those groups remain now, but the City is trying to boost that number - as we hear from Nathan Bird of the podcast Chattanooga Civics in partnership with Chattamatters.

What do an art museum, a listening room and a record store have in common here in Chattanooga? Next week, they will host “Classics Declassified,” a series of performances by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera that stretches beyond its typical venues.

Three years ago, NPR announced its College Podcast Challenge. The first time around, it gave young people a voice during the pandemic, reaching NPR’s audience and beyond. Now, the contest is back - taking entries with a $5,000 grand prize scholarship, and more training materials and support than ever.

The Hamilton County Fair returns this weekend - for the first time at a new venue: McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. The Fair, presented by Little Debbie, runs Friday through Sunday at the Farm - with a special focus for Veterans Day weekend, including Wreaths Across Chattanooga.

Honoring veterans at the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair. Notes for the Fair at the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra. A tribute to the Queen of Rock n’ Roll at RISE Chattanooga. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

She was born on the other end of Tennessee. Her talent took her around the world. Tina Turner - singer, songwriter, actress - died in May at age 83. This Saturday at 6 PM, RISE Chattanooga presents a Tina Turner tribute with Neshawn Calloway and The Sound Advice Band.

The East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra in Collegedale will perform near the end of this weekend’s Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair. On Sunday at 4:30 PM, the all-volunteer orchestra takes the stage at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek, ahead of the fireworks finale at sunset.

For thirty years of Barking Legs, a Tina Turner dance tribute. China in the Caribbean: a talk here on our campus at UTC. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

On Thursday, starting at 7:30 PM, Barking Legs Theater in Chattanooga will present “Nutbush City Limits: A Tribute to Tina Turner in Dance” - one of this month’s events celebrating the 30th anniversary of the concert hall. Among the performing artists: Monica Ellison.

How is China’s presence in the Caribbean shaping the region? On Thursday, starting at 5 PM, Dr. Jordan Lynton Cox - an assistant professor of anthropology at Mississippi State University - will give a talk here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.