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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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11:48

“Grenadine” Coming To ETC - On WUTC

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/16

This weekend - here on WUTC - Ensemble Theatre of Chattanooga presents the radio drama “Grenadine” from the play by Neil Wechsler.You’ll hear it this Saturday at 7 PM on ETC’s “Digital Theatre Showcase,” a new monthly program on our own “Moon Dog Matinee.”I spoke with Neil Wechsler - who is a playwright, a filmmaker and a mixed media artist based in Buffalo, New York.Listen to “Grenadine” this Saturday at 7 PM on ETC’s “Digital Theatre Showcase,” part of “Moon Dog Matinee” here on WUTC.

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10:26

Unpacking A Narrative Of “White Rage”

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/16

Here on our campus - the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Susan Eckelmann Berghel is an associate director of history and current director of UTC’s Africana Studies program.This semester, she is teaching a course titled: “History of White Rage.”

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52:21

Scenic Roots - Tues 2/16/21

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/16

UTC History Prof. Susan Eckelmann Berghel on “white rage.” Neil Wechsler’s play “Grenadine” - coming to ETC on WUTC. Mountain Spirit: Bygone Blues with Peggy Ratusz & Aaron Price. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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26:52

Mountain Spirit: Kristy Cox

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/16

(kristycox.com)Kristy Cox is an acoustic country / bluegrass singer originally from Australia who makes her home in Nashville.Richard Winham shares a performance by her and her band for the Mountain Spirit Acoustic Series at the Isis Music Hall in Asheville, NC.

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08:38

Black History Month At RISE Chattanooga - And UTC

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/16

(RISE Chattanooga)RISE Chattanooga - the arts and culture nonprofit - is offering a variety of virtual events and programs to celebrate Black History Month and beyond.Woodson Carpenter is community arts strategist - and Ben Banks is digital storyteller - at RISE. Also, virtual events for Black History Month are also taking place here on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.Chris Stokes is assistant director of UTC’s Office of Multicultural Affairs - and I asked him

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12:40

Stories Of “Remember When, Chattanooga?”

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/16

(ChattanoogaHistory.Com)A weekly series in The Chattanooga Times Free Press - which began a little more than a year ago - looks back at the city’s past, one photo at a time.The series is called “Remember When, Chattanooga?” Mark Kennedy writes the stories in the series - and the photos are on loan from ChattanoogaHistory.Com, a website created by Sam Hall.Sam is an amateur historian who started collecting and publishing vintage photos of Chattanooga back in 2014.I spoke with them earlier

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48:51

Scenic Roots - Mon 2/15/21

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/16

Snapshots and stories of “Remember When, Chattanooga?” Black History Month events at RISE Chattanooga - and UTC. Mountain Spirit: Singer-songwriter Kristy Cox and her band. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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58:04

Beyond The Library: Two Shoe Crew

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/12

(Two Shoe Crew)Richard Winham shares a performance by Chattanooga’s Two Shoe Crew - DJ producers Robbie Miller and David Rowland - recorded in their home studio.

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46:54

The Ed Johnson Conversations, Part II: The Appeal In...

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/12

( The Ed Johnson Project)In this conversation, Katharine McCallie Gardner and Ardena Garth Hicks follow the case of Ed Johnson through the appeal process, a legal journey that leads to Knoxville - and then Washington, DC.

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58:02

Beyond The Library: Eilen Jewell

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/05

Richard Winham presents a performance by singer-songwriter Eilen Jewell and her band near her home in Boise, ID for the Parlor Room Sessions at Signature Sounds in Northampton, MA.

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47:11

The Ed Johnson Conversations, Part I: From St. Elmo...

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/05

(The Ed Johnson Project)In our premiere conversation, Mariann Martin and Judge Neil Thomas take us back to 1906 Chattanooga - and talk about the crime that leads to the arrest of Ed Johnson, his trial and its verdict.

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31:05

Talking Writing: Ray Zimmerman / Part II

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/04

(Ray Zimmerman / Instagram)Poet, naturalist and essayist Ray Zimmerman sits down with Richard Winham for the second half of their conversation on “Talking Writing.”

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06:33

The Poetry Of Love At A Virtual Open Mic

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/04

(surrealmuse / Creative Commons)Christian J. Collier created The Plug Poetry Project to honor and grow the poetry community here in Chattanooga.On Saturday at 7 PM, he will host a poetry virtual open mic on Facebook.

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09:16

Looking At Lincoln In A Biographical Novel

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/04

The last five years of Abraham Lincoln’s life were the most cataclysmic in American history.A new biographical novel by John Cribb - titled, “Old Abe” - follows the journey of the 16th President from the 1860 election through the Civil War to his assassination.Next Tuesday at 6 PM, on Zoom and Facebook, John will be the speaker for the virtual South Bound Lecture Series by Southern Lit Alliance.I spoke with him - and with Lynda LeVan, executive director of Southern Lit Alliance.

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47:37

Scenic Roots - Weds 2/03/21

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/04

Author John Cribb on his Abraham Lincoln novel “Old Abe.” Christian J. Collier on The Plug Poetry Project’s virtual open mic. Talking Writing: Poet and naturalist Ray Zimmerman / Part II. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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27:56

Mountain Spirit: The Darren Nicholson Band / Part II

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/03

(bandsintown.com)Richard Winham presents the second part of a socially-distanced performance by The Darren Nicholson Band - Appalachian musicians known for their acoustic music - for the Mountain Spirit Acoustic Series at the Isis Music Hall in Asheville, NC.

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03:33

Bessie’s Front Porch: “Hammering For Freedom”

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/03

(The Bessie Smith Cultural Center)“Bessie’s Front Porch” features community members reading children’s books to spur dialogue on race relations.The digital series from the Bessie Smith Cultural Center here in Chattanooga debuted last year - and it is back every day online throughout February for Black History Month. Here’s an excerpt of Elijah Cameron - reading “Hammering for Freedom,” by Rita Lorraine Hubbard.

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06:02

Love Meets Magical Realism In “Almost, Maine”

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/03

“Almost, Maine” is a play about falling in and out of love on a cold and clear winter night in a small town way up north.On Friday, the play will premiere at Chattanooga Theatre Centre - running through February 21st. Scott Dunlap is CTC’s director of productions - and the director of “Almost, Maine.”

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14:08

Insights For Startups In Southeast Tennessee

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/03

(CO.LAB)How have startups in Southeast Tennessee weathered the pandemic?What might entrepreneurship in this area look like years from now?The Company Lab, or CO.LAB - a nonprofit here in Chattanooga that supports startups - offers a few answers. Marcus Shaw is CO.LAB’s CEO.

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52:22

Scenic Roots - Tues 2/02/21

Scenic Roots ·

2021/02/03

Marcus Shaw, CEO of CO.LAB, on insights about startups. CTC’s Scott Dunlap on the upcoming play “Almost, Maine.” Mountain Spirit: The Darren Nicholson Band / Part II. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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