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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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28:46

Scenic Roots - Tues 1/10/23

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/10

TEDxChattanooga: Andrew Meador on Birds and Biomimicry. This year’s Lookout Wild Film Festival at the Walker Theatre. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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10:01

A Celebration On The Way To This Year’s MLK Day

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/09

Next Monday is the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Here in Chattanooga, a multi-day celebration of the civil rights leader and his legacy is now under way for its 53rd year. Eric Atkins is co-chair of the Unity Group of Chattanooga.

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11:56

“Waters Rising,” A Mini-Opera From Inside Prison Walls

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/09

From inside prison walls, a story of transformation from darkness to light. “Waters Rising: A Cardboard Opera” was produced in collaboration with prisoners at Walker State Faith and Character Based Prison in Northwest Georgia and the Hunter Museum of American Art here in Chattanooga.

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6:16

The Area Boom In Freestanding Emergency Departments

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/09

Chattanooga and Hamilton County serve as a regional hub for health care. Now, what are known as freestanding emergency departments - freestanding ER’s - are on the rise in this area. Elizabeth Fite is examining this trend as health care reporter for The Chattanooga Times Free Press.

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28:46

Scenic Roots - Mon 1/09/23

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/09

The area boom in freestanding emergency departments. “Waters Rising,” a mini-opera from inside prison walls. A celebration on the way to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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11:11

At Inventanooga, Real-World Problems Meet Student...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/05

Inventanooga is an annual showcase for students to pitch an invention and business plan that addresses a real world problem. The most recent competition was held last month, presented by STEM School Chattanooga and the Gary W. Rollins College of Business here at UTC.

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7:02

A Recipe For The Arts In Early Learning At Battle...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/05

Integrating the arts into early learning involves a collaborative choreography among educators. Kelly Shimel is the fine arts coordinator for Hamilton County Schools - and Jesse Goins is the principal of Battle Academy, the magnet school in Southside Chattanooga.

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9:28

Charting The Future By Design For Chattanooga’s...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/05

For more than a century, Montague Park in Southside Chattanooga has been home to many things: a city landfill, a recreation center and a sculpture garden. Now, an urban design and landscape planning process will reimagine the park, to revitalize the space for this century.

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28:14

Scenic Roots - Thu 1/05/23

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/05

Charting the future by design for Chattanooga’s Montague Park. Integrating the arts into early learning at Battle Academy. At Inventanooga, real world problems meet student solutions. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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3:55

Step Up, Music Makers, For Songwriters Stage

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/03

Songwriters Stage is a showcase for the creative spirit of Chattanooga’s music makers. This year’s competition series begins Friday starting at 7 PM at Gate 11 Distillery in the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Mark Anderson of Chattown Stages presents Songwriters Stage.

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4:43

For Broad Street, A Reimagining With People In Mind

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/03

In the heart of Chattanooga, Broad Street links the downtown with the Riverfront. “Reimagining Broad Street” is a planning process to redevelop the corridor as a - quote - “premier public street.” River City Company - along with the City of Chattanooga and Chattanooga Design Studio - have been soliciting community input.

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11:37

Unlocking The Quantum Frontier In Gig City

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/03

The future in computing is quantum - and that future will unfold here in Chattanooga. Near the end of last year, EPB - the city’s public utility and a trailblazer in high-speed internet - announced the first commercial quantum network in this country, aimed at researchers and entrepreneurs.

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20:47

Scenic Roots - Tues 1/03/23

Scenic Roots ·

2023/01/03

The future of quantum computing, powered in Chattanooga. For Broad Street, a reimagining with the public in mind. Step up, music makers, for this year’s Songwriters Stage. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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2:48

Where Theatre Meets Entrepreneurship On UTC’s Campus

Scenic Roots ·

2022/12/22

Theatre entrepreneurship is a new program in the works for students here at UTC. Stephen Thomas - a student intern for Scenic Roots - sets the stage.

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3:40

Two Students From Ukraine At UTC, A World From Home

Scenic Roots ·

2022/12/22

With the visit of Ukraine’s President to Washington - and an address to a joint session of Congress - we are reminded of two students from that war-torn country who joined our campus here at UTC this fall. Joshua Shoop - a student intern for Scenic Roots - met them during this past semester.

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3:28

This Season Of Food Insecurity In The Chattanooga Area

Scenic Roots ·

2022/12/22

This past semester here at UTC, our student interns for Scenic Roots - all in the Communication Department - covered a few stories in our community. First, a look at food insecurity here in Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley from our own Aidan Loughran.

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15:48

Construyendo Un Futuro De Salud En Chattanooga

Scenic Roots ·

2022/12/22

Clínica Médicos here in Chattanooga serves to make quality health care accessible to people in the underserved Latino community in this city and in this area. The next step for the nonprofit’s mission is an expansion to provide dental and behavioral health care for that community.

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28:44

Scenic Roots - Thu 12/22/22

Scenic Roots ·

2022/12/22

Dr. Kelly Arnold, founder of Clínica Médicos in Chattanooga. More stories from our student interns this semester at UTC. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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3:48

Reimagining Transit With Equity In Chattanooga

Scenic Roots ·

2022/12/22

What should the future of transit look like here in Chattanooga? Aidan Loughran - a student intern for Scenic Roots - spoke with one person on our campus here at UTC who has been tackling that question.

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3:32

On The Trail Of Civil War History With Jim Ogden

Scenic Roots ·

2022/12/22

If you want to learn about the history of Civil War battles here in the Chattanooga area, he’ll take you there with his storytelling, full of knowledge and insights and relentless curiosity. Joshua Shoop - a student intern for Scenic Roots - caught up with him.

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