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Historic places endure because of the people who save and maintain them for future generations. “People Saving Places” is this year’s theme for National Preservation Month across the country. Todd Morgan is executive director of Preserve Chattanooga, the historic preservation nonprofit in this city.

A stone watchtower stands at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park. The Wilder Brigade Monument - or Wilder Tower - honors the Lightning Bridge, led by John T. Wilder, of the Union Army during the Civil War. Maury Nicely has written a new book on Wilder.

“Forging the South” explores the life of John T. Wilder. Celebraciones - y Oportunidades - en La Fiesta de Vecindario. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

This weekend, La Paz Chattanooga - the nonprofit serving the Latino community in this city - hosts its neighborhood block party. La Fiesta de Vecindario is Sunday from 1 PM to 4 PM at La Paz - 809 S. Willow St.

August Wilson wrote a collection of ten plays on the African-American experience in the last century, known as "The Century Cycle." One of those plays - "The Piano Lesson" - premieres Friday at Chattanooga Theatre Centre.

August Wilson’s “The Piano Lesson” cycles its way to CTC. Coming to UTC: ArtsBuild’s “Intermission” with Alan Cumming. Building with - and for - community in Chattanooga’s Alton Park. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Plant a tree. Build a bench. Grow a community. Those are a few goals for a series of community workshops this month in Chattanooga’s Alton Park - at Southside Community Park, starting on Saturday, June 10th.

Over the weekend, members of the Sudanese community in Chattanooga gathered on the Walnut Street Bridge. They showed support for the people of Sudan - among them, family and friends - now displaced and suffering because of the recent outbreak of fighting in the African nation.

This year, Chattanooga Theatre Centre turns 100. It was founded in 1923 as the Little Theatre of Chattanooga. Today, CTC is the oldest continuously running community theatre in this country - and it recently announced its centennial season.

A Sudanese view in Chattanooga on the fighting in Sudan. The centennial season at Chattanooga Theatre Centre. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”