Scenic Roots with Ray Bassett
Mondays - Thursdays / 3 PM - 4 PM
"Scenic Roots" offers conversations that matter in the heart of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley.
From the mountains to the river, our conversations are rooted deep within every corner of our community - reflecting who we are, who we were and who we can become.
We engage with the news that affects our community, behind and beyond the headlines. We build bridges that span from creators and innovators to storytellers and the outdoors. We focus on our challenges as many communities in one - as we celebrate what inspires us. We resonate with countless voices - in words and spaces, sounds and songs.
We are "Scenic Roots."
- Ray Bassett hosts and produces "Scenic Roots" at WUTC.
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Scott Martin, CEO of Fort Monroe Authority in Virginia - and former Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors administrator - is the guest for Monday's final lecture at this year's Rita Vital Moccasin Bend Lecture Series from National Park Partners. -
Public lands at the Moccasin Bend Lecture Series. The Marian Anderson String Quartet at UTC. A Diana Ross tribute. Lapidus & Myles. On this episode of "Scenic Roots." -
At Reflection Riding here in Chattanooga, nature has gone mobile. Last month, it launched a mobile guide available on Bloomberg Connects, the arts and culture app - and its own website. -
Researchers here on our campus at UTC are conducting a study with SORBA Chattanooga, the local chapter for the nonprofit that supports mountain bike trails here in the Southeast. -
“Unleash Art (Again)!” is the theme for this weekend’s Chattanooga Fringe Fest. Back for a second year, the fest featuring visual and performing artists takes place Friday through Sunday at Barking Legs Theater. -
It’s a celebration of Bessie Smith, the “Empress of the Blues” and Chattanooga’s own - as well as the work of the center that bears her name in the city where she was born. -
Twenty years ago, Marty McDonald was a student here on our campus at UTC. Today, she is the founder of Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia - and author of the book, “Audacious." -
Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11th. For the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council, the mission of honoring and supporting local veterans is year round. -
Since the revamped Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair moved to the McDonald Farm in 2023, Brandon Davis - Hamilton County native and country star - has kicked off the fair’s music lineup each year. -
Brandon Davis on this year’s Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair. Marty McDonald, UTC alumna - and author of “Audacious.” As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode of “Scenic Roots.”
