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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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09:27

A Makeover In Progress For The Bessie

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/27

(The Bessie Smith Cultural Center)The Bessie Smith Cultural Center here in Chattanooga celebrates the African diaspora - and pays tribute to this city’s African-American culture - honoring Bessie Smith, “The Empress of the Blues.”Now, the center is undergoing a major renovation - and more. Elijah Cameron is director of community relations at The Bessie.

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30:03

Mountain Spirit: The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers / Part I

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/25

(Isis Music Hall)Richard Winham shares the first part of a socially-distanced performance by The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers and their high-energy Appalachian bluegrass at the Isis Music Hall in Asheville, NC.

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21:38

The Fine Art Of Collaborating In Art

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2021/01/25

Genesis the Greykid is a fine artist and poet here in Chattanooga.Last month, we talked about the fine art of collaboration in art.You can see it in The Porch Project, which has improved a public space at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Market Street in downtown Chattanooga - and it’s just getting started at Casa Grey, which Genesis recently co-founded to share high-end art.

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52:21

Scenic Roots - Mon 1/25/21

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/25

Chattanooga’s Genesis the Greykid on collaboration in art. Mountain Spirit Acoustic Series: The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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57:47

Beyond The Library: Itamar Zorin & Liza Stepanova

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/22

(Covenant College)Richard Winham shares a performance by Israeli violinist Itamar Zorin and Russian pianist Liza Stepanova - recorded last fall at the chapel of Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA.

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15:55

Footsteps Of Virtual Trips Through Time

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/21

(The Chattanooga Public Library)Linda Moss Mines lives and breathes history.She is the Chattanooga and Hamilton County historian, also a member of the Tennessee Historical Commission - and state historian for the Tennessee Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Tuesdays at 5 PM on Zoom, Linda will take you on a virtual trip through time with “Historical Footsteps,” hosted by the Chattanooga Public Library.

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25:58

Mayor Berke On Transition Now In Washington - And...

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/21

This morning, live here on WUTC, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke joined us for our monthly conversation - ahead of his final State of the City address as Mayor that he will deliver a week from today.

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Scenic Roots - Thu 1/21/21

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/21

Our monthly conversation with Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. Historian Linda Moss Mines takes us on a virtual trip in time. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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30:18

Talking Writing: Mark Anderson

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/20

(Chattanooga Writers’ Guild)On this week’s “Talking Writing,” Richard Winham speaks with Mark Anderson, president of the Chattanooga Writers’ Guild.

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13:35

A Call For Hope And Reconciliation At UTC

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/20

(UTC)On this Inauguration Day in Washington - and this first week of classes for the new semester on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - we speak with Dr. Yancy Freeman.He is UTC’s Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs.We talked about how UTC is moving forward during this stage of the pandemic - and a campuswide call for hope and reconciliation after recent events, near and far, in the past few weeks.

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Scenic Roots - Weds 1/20/21

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2021/01/20

UTC’s Dr. Yancy Freeman on a call for hope and reconciliation. Talking Writing: Mark Anderson, Chattanooga Writers’ Guild. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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10:19

A Winter Film Series On The Jewish Experience

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/19

The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga is now streaming a series of documentaries online for the next five weeks.The award-winning films were produced in the United States, Italy and Canada - and virtual events will accompany the screenings. Ann Treadwell is the Federation’s program director.

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13:18

Building Community At Glass House Collective

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2021/01/19

(Glass House Collective)Glass House Collective is a nonprofit dedicated to bringing life back to Glass Street in East Chattanooga. Teal Thibauld is the collective’s director - and Erika Roberts is its creative strategist.

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09:34

Skill Up For Better Jobs In The Chattanooga Area

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2021/01/19

Here in Chattanooga, Skill Up is a series of courses to help workers upgrade their skills for better jobs while still getting paid to go to school.It’s a partnership between Chattanooga State, the Benwood Foundation, the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce and local employers.Last month, the Regions Foundation - the philanthropic organization of Regions Bank - donated 90,000 dollars to support three new groups of 15 students in the Skill Up courses.Michael Mathis is market executive at

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07:18

Bandwidth For Musicians To Perform Online

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2021/01/19

SoundCorps - the nonprofit that supports musicians in the Chattanooga area - recently created a new program to increase access to the training and technology involved in professional grade live streaming.It is called “Bandwidth.” Stratton Tingle is executive director of SoundCorps.

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Scenic Roots - Tues 1/19/21

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/19

Michael Mathis of Regions Bank on Skill Up for better jobs. SoundCorps’ Stratton Tingle on Bandwidth for musicians. Glass House Collective - and a Jewish documentary series. These stories - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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Scenic Roots - Mon 1/18/21

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/19

A conversation on this moment of reckoning for America. Beverly Foster of the Walker County Remembrance Coalition. Cecil Williams III on "The Adventures of Cecil." These stories - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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57:50

Live In The Library: Alan Shikoh

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/15

(Alan Shikoh / Facebook)Richard Winham shares a performance by guitarist Alan Shikoh, recorded last fall downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.

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05:44

A Virtual Showcase For Chattanooga’s Young Performers

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2021/01/15

(Performing Arts League / Facebook)The Performing Arts League here in the Chattanooga area supports young people who want to participate in the performing arts. Tomorrow and Saturday, from 3:30 PM to 9 PM, the League and UTC’s Performing Arts Program will share online a “Video Showcase of Young Performers” - featuring actors, dancers, instrumentalists and singers - to help raise money for the League’s mission. Greg Miller is the League’s president.

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11:29

“The Goats Have Taken Over The Barracks”

Scenic Roots ·

2021/01/15

(Andrew Najberg / Facebook)Andrew Najberg is a poet - and a lecturer on our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.His collection of poems - “The Goats Have Taken Over The Barracks” - will be released in March.Next Thursday, at 6:30 PM on Zoom, Andrew will read from his collection, joining fellow poets Jeff Hardin and Jesse Graves for an evening of poetry. Details on Andrew’s website and Facebook page.

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