Scenic Roots - Tues 1/06/26

By Ray Bassett

Published January 12, 2026 at 8:03 PM EST

Many Hands to Move Forward: The Alton Park Connector.
Neighborhood + Nature: Crafting Provence Street Park.
Rewind: Voices of Chattanooga’s Medal of Honor Celebration.
As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode of “Scenic Roots.”

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