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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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03:58

Tennessee Valley StoryCorps: Will Andrews and Zack...

Scenic Roots ·

2020/11/03

(StoryCorps / WUTC)Today on Tennessee Valley StoryCorps, Will Andrews and Zack Ridder take One Small Step. One Small Step is an effort by StoryCorps to connect people so they can remember that people with whom they disagree are human beings. In doing this, we can begin to mend the fraying fabric of our nation — one conversation at a time. Tennessee Valley StoryCorps brings you conversations from people who went to the StoryCorps recording booth in Chattanooga's Miller Park in the spring

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27:02

Mountain Spirit: Ellis Paul

Scenic Roots ·

2020/11/02

(ellispaul.com)Richard Winham shares a virtual performance by Ellis Paul - a singer, songwriter and storyteller from Charlottesville, Virginia - for the Mountain Spirit Acoustic Series from the Isis Music Hall in Asheville, North Carolina.

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07:00

A Military Museum Extends Its Reach

Scenic Roots ·

2020/11/02

(The 6th Cavalry Museum)The 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia preserves the military history of the Fighting Sixth Cavalry - featuring memorabilia and relics from the World War II era.When the pandemic hit, the museum had to close. But soon, it reopened - from Tuesday through Saturdays from 10 AM to 6 PM.And now, thanks to grant money from a few sources, the museum is moving forward with virtual initiatives and more.Chris McKeever is the museum’s executive director - and Molly

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09:17

Gripping The Future Of Prosthetic Hands

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2020/11/02

(Fillauer)The TASKA hand is the first waterproof prosthetic hand.It was designed in - and is manufactured in - New Zealand, and it’s been on the market for a few years.The exclusive distributor for the hand in this country is Fillauer here in Chattanooga.Sam Hale is director of product development and education at Fillauer.

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08:19

High-Tech Jobs During The Pandemic

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2020/11/02

(ChaTech)How are IT professionals adjusting to life and work under COVID-19?On Friday, the Chattanooga Technology Council - or CHATECH - will host this year’s Scenic City Summit - this time, all virtual.Carla Askonas is executive director of CHATECH - and Grace Yanagida is one of the planners for the summit for IT professionals across disciplines.

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52:21

Scenic Roots - Mon 11/02/20

Scenic Roots ·

2020/11/02

This year’s virtual Scenic City Summit for IT professionals. Fillauer and the TASKA hand; The 6th Cavalry Museum. Mountain Spirit Acoustic Series: singer-songwriter Ellis Paul. These stories - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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57:46

Live In The Library: Walk Or Row

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2020/10/30

(Walk Or Row / Facebook)Richard Winham shares a performance by Americana group Walk Or Row, recorded downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.

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06:51

A Woman's Groundbreaking Odyssey In Medicine

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2020/10/30

Dr. Phyllis Miller grew up on a farmstead in Polk County, Tennessee.During her career in ob-gyn medicine in this area, she became the first woman to head the Tennessee Medical Association.Author Lynelle Mason tells that story in the biography, “Climbing Mountains.”

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14:12

Stirring The Soul With Timeless Words Of Wisdom

Scenic Roots ·

2020/10/30

(Tabi Upton / Facebook)Tabi Upton is a counselor, writer and media personality here in Chattanooga.Recently, she facilitated an artistic series hosted by RISE Chattanooga - called “The Soul of a Woman” - focused on mental health for women and people of color - examining poetry, rhythms, writers and musicians.I spoke with her earlier this month.

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09:19

How The Outdoors Teaches Arts-Based Learning

Scenic Roots ·

2020/10/30

(Bruce Blohm / Facebook)Let’s talk about the arts - and outdoor learning.Bruce Blohm has seen it all in action.He is a board member of the Arts-Based Collaborative here at UTC - ABC at UTC.

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08:55

The Long-Term Fight Against The Coronavirus

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2020/10/30

(UC-San Diego)Dr. Davey Smith is conducting one of the dozens of clinical trials now in progress across the country to find a cure - not a preventative vaccine - for the coronavirus.He is a professor of medicine - and chief of infectious diseases and global public health at the University of California-San Diego.Davey earned his biology degree from this campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

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44:12

Scenic Roots - Thu 10/29/20

Scenic Roots ·

2020/10/30

UTC alum Dr. Davey Smith on fighting the coronavirus. Bruce Blohm of ABC@UTC on the arts and outdoor learning. Tabi Upton on her life, her work and “The Soul of a Woman.” These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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27:44

Talking Writing: Kim McLean / Part III

Scenic Roots ·

2020/10/28

(kimmclean.com)On this week's "Talking Writing," Richard Winham presents the third and final part of a conversation with singer-songwriter Kim McLean.

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01:06

Bessie's Front Porch: "The Other Side"

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2020/10/28

(Bessie Smith Cultural Center)Each week online, the Bessie Smith Cultural Center here in Chattanooga features community members reading children’s books - to spur dialogue on race relations.The digital series is called “Bessie’s Front Porch” - and last week, the center’s president Paula Wilkes read “The Other Side,” by Jacqueline Woodson.Watch the entire readings from “Bessie’s Front Porch” on the Facebook page - and YouTube channel - for the Bessie Smith Cultural Center.The next reading

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11:19

Saving A Shellabrated Species In The Southeast

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2020/10/28

(Thom Benson / TN Aquarium)Native turtles in this country face many threats - to their habitats, from poaching and trafficking.Zoos, aquariums and nature centers are partnering on ways to save turtles together.Here in Chattanooga, turtle expert Dave Collins is director of forests and animal behavior at the Tennessee Aquarium.Mark McKnight is president and CEO of Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center - and Tish Gailmard is director of wildlife there.

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11:29

A Community-Built Porch In The Heart Of Chattanooga

Scenic Roots ·

2020/10/28

(Chattanooga Design Studio)Here in downtown Chattanooga, at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Market Street, there’s a public space where people like to gather outside Patten Towers.“The Porch Project” is a collaboration to improve that space - make it healthier, more welcoming, more functional - for the people who use it, a pilot project that relies on their input and feedback.The Chattanooga Design Studio is part of the team of local organizations that is steering the Porch Project and

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52:21

Scenic Roots - Weds 10/28/20

Scenic Roots ·

2020/10/28

Building a porch in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. Saving a shellabrated species here in the Southeast. Talking Writing: Singer-songwriter Kim McLean / Part III. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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27:15

Barking Legs Theater: Demond Moultrie

Scenic Roots ·

2020/10/27

(Barking Legs Theater)Richard Winham shares a recent performance by singer-songwriter Demond Moultrie - a pianist and a guitarist - from jazz in the lounge at Barking Legs Theater in Chattanooga.

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19:25

Meet The Storytellers Of “Black In Appalachia”

Scenic Roots ·

2020/10/27

(Knoxville News Sentinel)Here in East Tennessee, there is a podcast that looks at the Black experience in Appalachia. The “Black in Appalachia” podcast is a product of a partnership with East Tennessee PBS.A few weeks ago, I spoke with the co-hosts - Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin, a lecturer at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville; and Angela Dennis, a journalist and literary activist - along with William Isom, director of “Black in Appalachia.”Catch all the episodes of the “Black in Appalachia”

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51:22

Scenic Roots - Tues 10/27/20

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2020/10/27

Meet the storytellers of the “Black in Appalachia” podcast. Tennessee Valley StoryCorps takes “One Small Step.” Barking Legs Theater: singer-songwriter Demond Moultrie. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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