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Scenic Roots

"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 -

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Scenic Roots - Mon 2/13/23

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/13

Nicole Heyman, City of Chattanooga’s Chief Housing Officer. A new Black History Festival for Chattanooga’s East Lake. Experimental “White Rabbit Red Rabbit” at Barking Legs. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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5:51

A Milestone For The Simmons-O’Neal Memorial Concert

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/09

This weekend, a concert that honors two music educators in the Chattanooga area returns for its thirtieth year: the Simmons-O’Neal Memorial Concert - free and open to the public - takes place Sunday at 3 PM at the Baylor School’s Alumni Chapel.

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8:07

SoundCorps: Jessamyn Rains, Electric Sam, Vanhoff -...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/09

Each month, SoundCorps - the music nonprofit here in Chattanooga - showcases five locally-produced songs in “SoundBites,” which supports our own musicians. Stratton Tingle - executive director of SoundCorps - shares the latest SoundBites with us.

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10:43

As Riverbend Celebrates 40 Years, A Look Ahead For 2023

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/09

This year's Riverbend Festival runs from Friday, June 2nd through Sunday, June 4th at Ross’ Landing along the Tennessee River. We’ve heard already about a few acts in this year’s lineup - and tomorrow, we are expected to hear about the full lineup.

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25:14

Scenic Roots - Thu 2/09/23

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/09

TFP’s Barry Courter looks ahead to this year’s Riverbend. A milestone for the Simmons-O’Neal Memorial Concert. Stratton Tingle of SoundCorps with the latest “SoundBites.” These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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7:38

“Doubt: A Parable” At Ensemble Theatre Of Chattanooga

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/08

The new season at Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga begins next week with “Doubt: A Parable.” The play by John Patrick Shanley premieres on Friday, February 17th at Rivermont Presbyterian on Hixson Pike - one of three venues for ETC this season.

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27:12

Jet-Set Farce “Boeing Boeing” Lands On Signal Mountain

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/08

Our own Richard Winham shares a preview of “Boeing Boeing” by Signal Mountain Playhouse, premiering Friday at the Mountain Arts Community Center.

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13:23

“Cross That River” - A Black Cowboy Musical - Rides...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/08

In the years after the Civil War, a quarter of the cowhands in the West were Black. Allan Harris is a jazz vocalist, guitarist and composer in Harlem who brings that story to life in “Cross That River” - a musical that comes to Southeast Tennessee on Thursday night, starting at 7:30 PM, at the Athens City Middle School.

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29:40

Scenic Roots - Weds 2/08/23

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/08

Allan Harris on “Cross That River,” a Black Cowboy Musical. Jet-set farce “Boeing Boeing” lands on Signal Mountain. Garry Posey on “Doubt: A Parable” at Ensemble Theatre. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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9:59

Photographer Stacy Kranitz on “As it Was Give(n) to Me.”

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/07

Stacy Kranitz is a photographer who was born in Kentucky and now lives in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. Her exhibition - “As it was Give(n) to Me” - is now on display at the Institute of Contemporary Art on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

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9:11

Let The Tunes Flow For Tennessee Songwriters Week

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/07

Qualifying rounds are taking place this week and next for Tennessee Songwriters Week. Select songwriters from the qualifying rounds will perform in showcases near the end of the month - including at Songbirds here in Chattanooga on Tuesday, February 21st.

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7:30

A Musical Celebration Of Roland Hayes On The UTC Campus

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/07

The concert hall in the fine arts center on our campus - the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - bears the name of Roland Hayes. The early years of the African-American lyric tenor and composer were shaped in this city. Next week, tenor Jackson Caesar will perform the music of Hayes in a one-person show from the stage of that hall.

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27:12

Scenic Roots - Tues 2/07/23

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/07

A musical celebration of Roland Hayes on the UTC campus. Let the tunes flow at this year’s Tennessee Songwriters Week. Photographer Stacy Kranitz on “As it Was Give(n) to Me.” These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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6:30

At Re-Wake, A Second Chance Infused With The Power Of...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/06

Re-Wake is a faith-based nonprofit here in Chattanooga that aims to reduce recidivism by providing employment assistance and family support to those who need a second chance after serving time behind bars.

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4:31

Along Rossville Boulevard, A Project For Art And Climate

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/06

A new art and climate project here in Chattanooga is seeking artists who live and work on the Rossville Boulevard corridor. Three artists will be chosen for a paid, year-long residency for the project.

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4:27

The Rest of This Year’s Black History Month At The...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/06

“Shared Legacies” is this week’s event in the Black History Month calendar at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center here in Chattanooga. Elijah Cameron with the Bessie tells us about the rest of February.

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7:54

“Shared Legacies” Explores A Civil Rights Era Alliance

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/06

It was a pivotal partnership across racial and religious lines during the civil rights movement of the 1950’s and 1960’s. That story is told in the documentary film “Shared Legacies: The African-American Jewish Civil Rights Alliance” - and on Thursday starting at 6 PM, it will be screened at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center here in Chattanooga.

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23:55

Scenic Roots - Mon 2/06/23

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/06

“Shared Legacies” explores an alliance of the civil rights era. An art and climate project for the Rossville Blvd. Corridor. At Re-Wake, a second chance infused with the power of art. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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13:09

Poetic Odysseys Of Time And Place In “Gold Hill...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/02

Corrie Lynn White is a poet and essayist here in Chattanooga. Her debut book of poems is titled, “Gold Hill Family Audio” - named for the town where she’s from: Gold Hill, North Carolina.

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11:28

Chasing Dreams Of A Passenger Rail Revival In...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/02/02

More than a half century ago, the last passenger rail train left Chattanooga. Ever since, talk of restoring that service has resurfaced from time to time - as it has again now. How did we get here - and what will it take for this time to be different?

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