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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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13:41

A Walk Through “Jessie’s Messy Mind Show”

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/15

Jessie Knowles describes her solo show as an “artistic outreach” to raise awareness of mental health. An interdisciplinary artist here in Chattanooga, Jessie lives with what she calls her “mental differences” - and she tells her story in her own words in “Jessie’s Messy Mind Show,” which premieres Friday night at The Seed Theatre.

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25:20

Scenic Roots - Mon 8/15/22

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/15

Jessie Knowles & Jack Endelouz on “Jessie’s Messy Mind Show.” Jenny Pack, new executive director at the 6th Cavalry Museum. Maggie Carruth O’Connor previews this fall’s TEDxChattanooga. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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6:10

Building A Future Time Capsule At The Read House

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/11

This year, the Read House in downtown Chattanooga is celebrating its 150th anniversary - the longest continuously operating hotel here in the Southeast. Next week, the festivities turn to filling a time capsule - Wednesday, August 17th from 4 PM to 6 PM at the hotel.

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11:30

A Gentleman And A Music Legend: Remembering Sam...

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/11

Memories and tributes have been flowing in the past week - here in Chattanooga and around the world - for Sam Gooden. A native of this city and an original member of the iconic R&B group The Impressions, Sam died last week at the age of 87.

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18:12

Scenic Roots - Thu 8/11/22

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/11

Barry Courter remembers Sam Gooden of The Impressions. Tyler Logue on building a time capsule at The Read House. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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6:28

Nature’s Common Threads At Reflection Riding

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/10

Here in Chattanooga, Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center stretches some 300 acres, from Lookout Creek to the western slope of Lookout Mountain. Among its many wonders: It is home to a plethora of native plant life and a breeding program for endangered red wolves.

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13:43

CO.LAB’s New CEO On Scaling Startups For The Future

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/10

Tasia Malakasis calls herself a “serial entrepreneur.” An Alabama native, she is into her first weeks as the new CEO at The Company Lab - or CO.LAB - the Chattanooga nonprofit for local startups. Tasia’s portfolio ranges from high-tech to running her own goat cheese company.

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20:43

Scenic Roots - Weds 8/10/22

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/10

Tasia Malakasis, the new CEO at CO.LAB in Chattanooga. Mark McKnight & Tish Gailmard of Reflection Riding. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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22:18

The Chambliss Conversations: Foster Care

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/09

This year, Chambliss Center for Children celebrates 150 years in the Chattanooga area - and here on “Scenic Roots,” we’re bringing you conversations about the story of Chambliss. Joining us for this conversation: Liz Blasbery, executive director of residential services - and Jen Davis, associate director of residential services.

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3:36

The Gift Of Song For Veterans At Freedom Sings USA

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/08

Almost 10,000 veterans live here in the Chattanooga area. Our own Cameron McLean tells us about a nonprofit that connects with veterans - and veterans with each other - through song.

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13:41

Reclaiming A Piece Of African-American History At...

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/08

The White Oak Connector Trail project links Stringer’s Ridge Park in Chattanooga with White Oak Park in Red Bank. In the past few years, the trail’s development led by the Trust for Public Land yielded the existence of an African-American cemetery, forgotten by many - unknown to many more.

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18:00

Scenic Roots - Mon 8/08/22

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/08

Reclaiming a piece of African-American history at “The Field.” The gift of song for veterans at Freedom Sings USA. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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6:06

A Community Journey For Human Development At The...

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/04

At The Chattery, the learning nonprofit here in Chattanooga, most of the classes focus inward - on how to improve your skills or how to create. But the Human Development program at The Chattery features classes and workshops that focus outward - on how we treat each other and how we should treat each other.

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9:45

SoundBites: El Rocko, Matt Bohannon, Tryezz - And More

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/04

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

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7:23

Chattanooga’s Black Soundtrack - At Home At The Bessie

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/04

Earlier this summer, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center here in downtown Chattanooga opened its latest exhibit. “Chattanooga’s Black Soundtrack” shares the stories of this city’s African-American music makers: the contributions they made across genres and styles, the struggles they endured and the changes they shaped across the generations up to today.

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28:47

Scenic Roots - Thu 8/04/22

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/04

“Chattanooga’s Black Soundtrack” - at home at The Bessie. At The Chattery, a community journey for human development. SoundBites: El Rocko, Matt Bohannon, Tryezz - and more. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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15:20

On The Road To Rebrand, Girl Stance Deepens Its Practice

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/03

Girl Stance is a nonprofit here in Chattanooga that teaches yoga to young Black girls. Roe Anderson - its founder and president - says Girl Stance is now reaching for its next level.

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8:53

Pressures On Our Food Banks, Beyond The Pandemic

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/03

Food banks across the country are feeling the pinch. Demand is high from the people who need them, as inflation soars and supply chain issues persist. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank - a member of Feeding America - serves 20 counties in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.

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24:18

Scenic Roots - Weds 8/03/22

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/03

Pressures on our own food banks, beyond the pandemic. On the road to rebrand, Girl Stance deepens its practice. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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2:06

Carving And Crafting A Passion Into Pieces Of Wood

Scenic Roots ·

2022/08/02

Woodturning is a craft that requires specific tools, a certain skill and a lot of patience to carve pieces of wood into items as precise as a pen. Our own Cameron McLean met a woodturner outside Chattanooga.

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