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The Parkside Podcast: Transforming Chattanooga's Riverfront, Then - And Ahead

Karen Shostak, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation; Mitch Patel, founder and CEO of Vision Hospitality Group; Bob Corker, former Chattanooga Mayor and former U.S. Senator from Tennessee; and Brian Smith, the City of Chattanooga's Parks and Outdoors - at WUTC.
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Karen Shostak, Hamilton County Parks and Recreation; Mitch Patel, founder and CEO of Vision Hospitality Group; Bob Corker, former Chattanooga Mayor and former U.S. Senator from Tennessee; and Brian Smith, the City of Chattanooga's Parks and Outdoors - at WUTC.

On this episode of "The Parkside Podcast," we're talking about the past - and future - transformation of Chattanooga's Riverfront, smart growth and the power of place.

Our guests:

  • Bob Corker, former Chattanooga Mayor and former U.S. Senator from Tennessee
  • Mitch Patel, founder and CEO of Vision Hospitality Group in Chattanooga

Brian Smith of the City of Chattanooga's Parks and Outdoors - and Karen Shostak of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation - are hosts of "The Parkside Podcast," in collaboration with Ray Bassett of Scenic Roots on WUTC.

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Ray is the host and producer of "Scenic Roots" - Mondays through Thursdays at 3 PM - and WUTC's Editorial Director.