Scenic Roots - Thu 8/14/25

By Ray Bassett

Published August 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM EDT

This year’s United for Working Families Summit in Chattanooga.
Chattamatters: Water, stones and memory at “The Passage.”
Jawnra: This weekend at Riverfront Nights in Chattanooga.
As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode of “Scenic Roots.”

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