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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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20:00

Lessons From London For Chattanooga’s National Park...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/23

For this Earth Day, what is a National Park City? The City of Chattanooga would like to join the movement. Daniel Raven-Ellison - who calls himself a “guerilla geographer” and a National Geographic Explorer - campaigned for London to become the first National Park City.

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8:16

The Historic Vote To Join The UAW At Chattanooga’s...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/23

By a nearly three-to-one margin, workers at Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant have voted to join the United Auto Workers union. It’s a historic win for the UAW - and for unions - in the South after previous votes in 2019 and 2014. Stephan Bisaha is a reporter for the Gulf States Newsroom.

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28:46

Scenic Roots - Mon 4/22/24

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/23

The vote to join the UAW at Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant. Lessons from London for Chattanooga’s National Park City quest. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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27:56

One-On-One With Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/19

On Thursday afternoon, live here on WUTC, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly joined us for our monthly conversation. Topics: groundbreaking at the Bend; the community benefits agreement for the South Broad District; the vote at Volkswagen; pedestrian safety; what’s next for Moccasin Bend - and more.

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3:40

Chattamatters: The Powers Of Mayors In Hamilton County

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/19

The cities and towns of Hamilton County vary in their local government, including how they choose their mayors and how much power they give them - as William Newlin of Chattamatters tells us.

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5:30

The Lowdown On A Poetry Throwdown At Walnut Street...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/18

At ClearStory Arts on Holtzclaw Ave. here in Chattanooga, nestled with fellow creatives, you’ll find Walnut Street Publishing. The independent book publisher plans to move into its own location later this year. On Saturday, it hosts Poetry Throwdown Night at Redbud - 2314 E. 13th St. - starting at 5 PM.

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10:18

A Racial Reckoning In Retrospect: A Community...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/18

Where are we now? How did we get here? Where do we go from here? Those are a few of the questions for a community conversation this weekend, hosted by the Chattanooga Racial Equity Collective - titled: “A Racial Reckoning in Retrospect.”

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3:08

NOOGAtoday: Locating A New Federal Courthouse In...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/18

Where should a new Federal courthouse be located in downtown Chattanooga - to replace the Joel W. Solomon Federal Building and Courthouse, which opened nearly a century ago? The General Services Administration - the agency which manages Federal properties nationwide - recently narrowed the possible sites to two.

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9:41

Diving Into The Data Of Hamilton Counted With...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/18

Last year, Hamilton County Government launched a monthly dive into data across various indicators known as “Hamilton Counted.” Jennifer Baggett - for years, an analyst with the Chattanooga Police Department - is now the county data analyst who generates the report, now shifting to a quarterly basis after looking back on 2023.

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28:47

Scenic Roots - Weds 4/17/24

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/18

Digging into the data of Hamilton Counted with Jennifer Baggett. A Racial Reckoning in Retrospect: a community conversation. The lowdown on a poetry throwdown at Walnut Street Publishing. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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9:05

Journeys With Moshe - From Chattanooga To Africa

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/17

"Travel can be transformational" is the goal of Journeys with Moshe. Based here in Chattanooga, the business provides international guided tours, tourism workshops, study abroad experiences, volunteer vacations and wellness coaching - with a particular emphasis on Southern and Eastern Africa.

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4:29

United For Working Families, Episode 7: Children’s...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/17

For this episode, we talk about family assistance programs for employees with Kristen Pavlik McCallie, Executive Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County - and Jessica Pilcher, Director of United for Working Families at United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

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8:08

In Their Own Words: Students Of UTC’s Sequoya Review

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/17

The Sequoya Review is the literary journal published by students here on our campus - the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. On Friday, a launch party for this year’s issue will be held in the Guerry Center.

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7:07

“Carry On” … At TEDxChattanooga’s “Sessions” For 2024

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/17

Last summer, TEDxChattanooga presented its first-ever “Sessions” - a showcase of local musicians and their ideas worth sharing - at Barking Legs Theater. This year, “Sessions” returns to Barking Legs in the spring: on Thursday, April 25th, starting at 7 PM. The theme: “Carry On” - the theme for all of TEDxChattanooga’s events this year.

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28:47

Scenic Roots - Tues 4/16/24

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2024/04/17

“Carry On” … at TEDxChattanooga’s “Sessions” for 2024. In their own words: students of UTC’s Sequoya Review. United for Working Families. Journeys with Moise Baptiste. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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6:35

“Wild Wander” From Tennessee Valley Chapter Of Wild Ones

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/15

The Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones educates - and advocates for - biodiversity here in the Southeast. This Friday through Sunday, the Chapter hosts “Wild Wander: Native Plants Weekend 2024” at several locations here in Chattanooga.

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8:44

Verses Abound For Rhyme ‘N Chatt’s Milestone Month

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/15

We’re talking about Rhyme ‘N Chatt, the interactive poetry collective here in Chattanooga now celebrating its 25th anniversary in our community during this National Poetry Month. I spoke with Marsha Mills, executive director of Rhyme ‘N Chatt - along with Ian Seaton and Vander Logan.

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43:36

Scenic Roots - Weds 4/10/24

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/15

Verses abound in a milestone month for Rhyme ‘N Chatt. “Wild Wander” from Tennessee Valley Chapter of Wild Ones. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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4:07

United for Working Families, Episode 6: A Step Ahead...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/15

For this episode, we speak with Mandy Cowley, executive director of A Step Ahead Chattanooga - and Cassie Nice, community investments manager at United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

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6:20

Green Thumbs At Camp Jordan: The Master Your Garden...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/04/15

Thirty years ago this month, the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County began. Ever since, the nonprofit has educated a few generations of gardeners in this area - including at its annual Master Your Garden Expo, which returns this weekend to Camp Jordan in East Ridge.

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