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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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10:03

Story, Space And Song In “800 Collective Journals”

Scenic Roots ·

2021/04/23

(Josiah Golson / 800 Collective)I saw this question recently on social media - quote: “How do we nurture the seeds planted by the Artists who bravely created the spaces and inspiration that feed us?”The question was posted on the Instagram of the 800 Collective - a diverse group of artists here in Chattnooga who use their art to spark civic engagement. Josiah Golson founded it - and this spring, he will be hosting “800 Collective Journals,” a series of workshops inspired by Black artists

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03:17

Dave Portnoy, A Chattanooga Restaurant - And Students...

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2021/04/23

(UTC)Madison Toone is a student in communication on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.This semester, due to the pandemic, she has been learning remotely from home in Memphis - and she has been interning remotely for us here on “Scenic Roots” and WUTC.Madison brings us the story of how Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports helped a Chattanooga restaurant - and how he connected virtually with students here at UTC. Watch Dave Portnoy with UTC Marketing Professor Ryan Russell

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06:29

Reimagining Bus Stops Through Chatt En Route

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2021/04/23

(chatten-route.org)How should we reimagine the transit system here in Chattanooga, so CARTA buses are accessible and affordable for all who use them and need them - from downtown to underserved areas?Chatt En Route is one effort led by the Chattanooga Design Studio, partnering with the community, to answer one part of that question. Christina Gibson is the Studio’s outreach and development coordinator. Josué Carrillo is an artist in photography, a transit rider, a bike rider and a

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Scenic Roots - Thu 4/22/21

Scenic Roots ·

2021/04/23

Christina Gibson & Josué Carrillo on reimagining bus stops. How Dave Portnoy has helped Chattanooga - and UTC students. Josiah Golson on “800 Collective Journals”; abc@utc in Alabama. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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28:14

Talking Writing: KB Ballentine, Part I

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2021/04/21

(kbballentine.com)Richard Winham shares the first part of his conversation with poet and teacher KB Ballentine, whose most recent collection - “Edge of the Echo” - was recently published.

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03:09

EPB’s Energy Pros Are Making The Rounds

Scenic Roots ·

2021/04/21

(EPB)To celebrate this Earth Month - and tomorrow’s Earth Day - EPB here in Chattanooga recently launched a new service for customers called Energy Pros. Scottie Summerlin with EPB explains - along with Jason Eldridge, one of the EPB Energy Pros.

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06:59

Anticolonial Theories - And Today's Realities - In...

Scenic Roots ·

2021/04/21

Tomorrow, the Latin American Dialogues Speakers Series here at UTC concludes for this semester.The virtual event - titled, “Anticolonial Theory in the 21st Century” - begins tomorrow on Zoom, starting at 5 PM. The series organizers are Emma McDonell, visiting assistant professor of anthropology - and Edward Brudney, assistant professor of history - here at UTC. Zoom info for "Anticolonial Theory in the 21st Century" is in the second image in the slideshow at the top of this post.

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08:43

A Guide Through Loss At Young, Black & Widowed

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2021/04/21

(Young, Black & Widowed)A young widow here in Chattanooga is helping widows and widowers across the country navigate their lives after loss during the pandemic. Azuráe Redmond is the founder of the nonprofit Young, Black & Widowed - and she is a student in public administration and nonprofit management on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

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47:46

Scenic Roots - Weds 4/21/21

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2021/04/21

AzuráeRedmond, founder of Young, Black & Widowed. The final Latin American Dialogues this semester at UTC. Talking Writing: Poet and teacher KB Ballentine, Part I. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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28:47

Barking Legs Theater: The Kash Wright Trio

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2021/04/20

(Barking Legs Theater)Richard Winham presents a jazz performance from The Kash Wright Trio - Kash Wright on piano, David Schwab on bass and Jim Crumble on drums - at Barking Legs Theater in Chattanooga.

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10:40

Through The Lens Of Education And Equity

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2021/04/20

( hcde.org)Karitsa Mosley Jones of Chattanooga represents District 5 on the Hamilton County School Board.This semester at UTC, she was one of the community leaders who engaged with students in a series of virtual talks through the Department of History and the nonprofit RISE Chattanooga - titled “The Struggle for Racial Justice and Equity.”

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12:12

Next Generation Storytellers At UTC’s “Rising Rock”

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2021/04/20

(risingrock.net)It’s commencement week on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - so we would like to revisit a class for storytellers called “Rising Rock.”Billy Weeks is the lecturer in communication who teaches it.Among his students in the class this semester: Nessa Parish, Amanda Brooks, Kalie Shaw - and Ben Greenwell. We look forward to sharing stories from this semester’s “Rising Rock” class at UTC here on “Scenic Roots.” (risingrock.net)

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Scenic Roots - Tues 4/20/21

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2021/04/20

Next generation storytellers at UTC’s “Rising Rock” class. Hamilton County School Board Member Karitsa Mosley Jones. Barking Legs Theater: Jazz from The Kash Wright Trio. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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26:05

Mountain Spirit: The Alexa Rose Trio

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2021/04/19

(Alexa Rose Trio / Facebook)Richard Winham shares a performance by The Alexa Rose Trio - featuring Virginia-born singer-songwriter Alexa Rose and her own style of modern folk - from the Mountain Spirit Acoustic Series at the Isis Music Hall in Asheville, NC.

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07:33

Tim Kelly Takes Office As Chattanooga’s New Mayor

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2021/04/19

(Tivoli Theatre)This morning, Chattanooga’s new Mayor and City Council were sworn in at the Tivoli Theatre.Tim Kelly is the 66th Mayor of Chattanooga.

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34:19

Scenic Roots - Mon 4/19/21

Scenic Roots ·

2021/04/19

Tim Kelly takes office as Chattanooga’s new Mayor. Mountain Spirit Acoustic Series: The Alexa Rose Trio. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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40:40

Live In The Library: Monday Night Social

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2021/04/17

(Monday Night Social / Facebook)Richard Winham shares a session by Monday Night Social - an Americana band from Cleveland, TN that blends folk, rock, blues and country - recorded live downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.

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07:00

A New Voice At Chattanooga’s green|spaces

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2021/04/15

(green|spaces)Tj Tate says “businesses and nonprofits are like ecosystems.”She brings nearly twenty years of work in sustainability to her new role as director of partnerships at green|spaces, the environmental nonprofit here in Chattanooga. I spoke with her - and Kelly Cureton, green|spaces’ director of programs and events - in time for this year’s Eco Field Day.

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16:39

Teaching Robotics In Schools For Future Jobs

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2021/04/15

(Tennessee Valley Robotics)Middle school students at Howard Connect Academy here in Chattanooga are learning robotics.They work on a remotely operated vehicle, which they navigate in an indoor pool in their own classroom.Tennessee Valley Robotics is partnering with the Hamilton County Schools to bring the robotics curriculum into every school over the next five years. Scott Rosenow is a founding member of the nonprofit - and a teacher at the Academy.

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18:33

Charles H. Coolidge and “The Making of a Hero”

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2021/04/15

(mohhc.org)Charles H. Coolidge was the last living recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor from the European theater in World War II - and he was the only one to receive the medal during the war.Last week, Coolidge - born and raised on Signal Mountain - died at the age of 99. Services are set for tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church of Chattanooga.Two years ago, Linda Moss Mines - the Chattanooga and Hamilton County historian told his story here on “Scenic Roots.” Linda is also vice

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