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For the tech sector here in Chattanooga, there’s a bridge that connects companies of all sizes with the resources they need to grow: the Chattanooga Technology Council - or ChaTech. I spoke with Walton Robinson, ChaTech’s executive director - ahead of next week’s Scenic City Summit - Friday, July 22nd at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

Mickey McCamish on this summer’s Riverfront Nights concerts. Michael Dexter on “Giant Steps: An Urbean Musical” at CTC. Justin Turner on TVA’s Tennessee Valley Clean Marinas Initiative. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Pressures on our own food banks, beyond the pandemic. On the road to rebrand, Girl Stance deepens its practice. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Food banks across the country are feeling the pinch. Demand is high from the people who need them, as inflation soars and supply chain issues persist. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank - a member of Feeding America - serves 20 counties in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.

Tasia Malakasis calls herself a “serial entrepreneur.” An Alabama native, she is into her first weeks as the new CEO at The Company Lab - or CO.LAB - the Chattanooga nonprofit for local startups. Tasia’s portfolio ranges from high-tech to running her own goat cheese company.

Here in Chattanooga, Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center stretches some 300 acres, from Lookout Creek to the western slope of Lookout Mountain. Among its many wonders: It is home to a plethora of native plant life and a breeding program for endangered red wolves.

This year, Chambliss Center for Children celebrates 150 years in the Chattanooga area - and here on “Scenic Roots,” we’re bringing you conversations about the story of Chambliss. Joining us for this conversation: Liz Blasbery, executive director of residential services - and Jen Davis, associate director of residential services.

Reclaiming a piece of African-American history at “The Field.” The gift of song for veterans at Freedom Sings USA. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

The White Oak Connector Trail project links Stringer’s Ridge Park in Chattanooga with White Oak Park in Red Bank. In the past few years, the trail’s development led by the Trust for Public Land yielded the existence of an African-American cemetery, forgotten by many - unknown to many more.

Girl Stance is a nonprofit here in Chattanooga that teaches yoga to young Black girls. Roe Anderson - its founder and president - says Girl Stance is now reaching for its next level.