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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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05:45

Vintage Rail Reroutes For The Coronavirus

Scenic Roots ·

2020/08/09

(TN Valley Railroad Museum)The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum here in Chattanooga is rolling ahead while navigating safety during life under COVID-19.Steve Freer is operations supervisor at the Museum.

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06:16

What's Next For Chattanooga Symphony & Opera

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2020/08/09

(Chattanooga Symphony & Opera)The Chattanooga Symphony & Opera had to pause when the coronavirus hit back in March.Recently, the CSO announced plans to resume playing, though not as originally scheduled.Samantha Teter is the CSO’s executive director.

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16:32

Closing The Doors At Songbirds

Scenic Roots ·

2020/08/09

Richard Winham speaks with Bryan Shannon of Songbirds, which will shut the doors on its museum and music venues in the heart of Chattanooga on August 15th.

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06:02

A Cognitive Summer Project For UTC Students

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2020/08/09

(UTC)Here on our campus - the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - Prof. Jill Shelton teaches a class on “The Psychology of Aging.”Last summer, her students volunteered to work in facilities for aging residents.That’s not possible now due to the coronavirus - so for the class project this summer, her students created activity kits with games and puzzles to spur cognitive stimulation - delivering the kits to Summit View Senior Community at the base of Signal Mountain.?

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07:10

Reimagining Chattanooga's Rossville Boulevard

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2020/08/09

(Rossville Blvd Action & Planning Group)Here in Chattanooga, the Rossville Boulevard Action and Planning Group seeks to build a thriving community for its residents and businesses, celebrating its diverse culture.A few weeks ago, I spoke with Heather Herweyer - the group’s director - and Jazmine LeBlanc, director of the ELLA Library.

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07:46

Speaking For Children In Our Local Courts

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2020/08/09

(CASA of Bradley & Polk Counties)CASA is a nonprofit that trains volunteers for the local court system to speak for children who have suffered abuse and neglect.“CASA” stands for “Court-Appointed Special Advocates.”Here in Southeast Tennessee, CASA of Bradley and Polk Counties - based in Cleveland - marks ten years of service on August 18th.Christopher Janetzko is the executive director of CASA - and Natalie Barrionuevo manages the volunteers.

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Scenic Roots - Thu 8/06/20

Scenic Roots ·

2020/08/09

CASA BP's Christopher Janetzko & Natalie Barrionuevo. Heather Herweyer & Jazmine LeBlanc on Rossville Blvd. Bryan Shannon on closing the doors on Songbirds. These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots."

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28:33

Talking Writing: Sharla June

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2020/08/09

On this week's "Talking Writing," Richard Winham speaks with singer-songwriter Sharla June.

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04:29

Bessie's Front Porch: "Vote"

Scenic Roots ·

2020/08/09

(Bessie Smith Cultural Center)Twice a 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 yesterday, Candy Johnson, senior adviser to Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke, read “Vote” by Eileen Christelow.Watch the entire readings from “Bessie’s Front Porch” on the Facebook page - and YouTube channel - for the Bessie Smith Cultural

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07:23

Child Care At This Stage Of COVID-19

Scenic Roots ·

2020/08/09

(Chambliss Center for Children)With school set to resume in the Chattanooga area, child care providers face new challenges.Katie Harbison is president of Chambliss Center for Children.

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06:03

Photos Of A Pandemic In "Safe At Home"

Scenic Roots ·

2020/08/09

(Kathleen Greeson Photography)“Safe at Home” is a series of photos capturing life for people at home around the world during this pandemic.All of the images are taken remotely by Kathleen Greeson, an award-winning photographer, from her home here in the Chattanooga area.(Kathleen Greeson Photography)

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47:16

Scenic Roots - Weds 8/05/20

Scenic Roots ·

2020/08/09

Photographer Kathleen Greeson on "Safe at Home." Katie Harbison of Chambliss on pandemic child care. Talking Writing: Singer-songwriter Sharla June. These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots."

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28:17

Barking Legs Theater: Sweet Sounds All Around

Scenic Roots ·

2020/08/05

(Barking Legs Theater)Richard Winham presents music from the archive of Barking Legs Theater in Chattanooga: José Valentino with his quartet, Ben Freiburg and trumpet player Nathan Warner.

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11:15

Growing Big Ideas Into Small Businesses

Scenic Roots ·

2020/08/05

(The Chattery)Turning an idea into a business can be easier said than done - even in the best of times.Where do you begin - and how do you adjust - at a time like this?CO.LAB and The Chattery are presenting a free, three-hour workshop on Saturday, starting at 10 AM.The teacher is April Corbett - and she joins us along with Jennifer Holder of The Chattery.

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07:02

From UTC ... To Studying Hydroxycholorquine

Scenic Roots ·

2020/08/05

(Unsplash.Com)Dr. Matthew Pullen earned his degree from this campus - the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - in molecular biology.He is now at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Medicine - and one of the researchers behind a study published last month in The New England Journal of Medicine on hydroxycholorquine.The prescription drug successfully treats lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and malaria. Dr. Pullen and colleagues at three universities in Canada ran the first randomized

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51:20

Scenic Roots - Tues 8/04/20

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2020/08/05

UTC alum Dr. Matthew Pullen on studying hydroxychloroquine. April Corbett & Jennifer Holder on “CO.STARTERS Get Started.” Tennessee Valley StoryCorps - and Barking Legs Theater. These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots."

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03:57

Tennessee Valley StoryCorps: Cullon Hooks and Dana Moody

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2020/08/04

(StoryCorps / WUTC)Today on Tennessee Valley StoryCorps, historic preservationists Cullon Hooks and Dana Moody. Tennessee Valley StoryCorps brings you conversations from people who went to the StoryCorps recording booth in Chattanooga's Miller Park in the spring of 2019. You can subscribe to the Tennessee Valley StoryCorps podcast on iTunes or Google Podcasts and never miss an episode. This series is produced and edited by Will Davis and created at The PodLab at The University of

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27:54

Mountain Spirit: David Jacobs-Strain / Part I

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2020/08/03

(Isis Music Hall - Asheville, NC)Richard Winham presents the first part from a recent livestream performance by David Jacobs-Strain - a soulful singer and gifted slide player - for the Isis Music Hall's Mountain Spirit Acoustic Series in Asheville, North Carolina.

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07:52

"The Poets Of Hamilton County Jail"

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2020/08/03

(Southern Lit Alliance)Andréana Lefton is a poet and author who has worked with inmates in the Hamilton County Jail.She has provided her talent and her time as part of a prison writing program called “Turn the Page” - sponsored by the Southern Lit Alliance here in Chattanooga.A few months ago, Andréana wrote about her experience for “Catalpa,” published by the English Department here at UTC.(UTC)

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06:26

Feeding People Now - And Beyond COVID-19

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2020/08/03

One economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic is food security.A recent study by Feeding America found one in five people - and more than one in four children - in the Chattanooga area and Northwest Georgia - could face hunger due to that impact. Sophie Moore is director of community outreach for the Chattanooga Area Food Bank, a member of Feeding America.

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