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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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5:47

Shine The Light: “Bright Star” At Artistic Civic...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/02/23

When Steve Martin and Edie Brickell collaborated on a bluegrass album more than a decade ago, not only did the title song - “Love Has Come For You” - earn a Grammy, but their work inspired a musical: “Bright Star.” On Wednesday, March 14th, “Bright Star” opens at Artistic Civic Theatre in Dalton.

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4:53

Gateways For Future Women In Tech At This Year’s...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/02/23

Women are the majority of the population here in Chattanooga - but less than a quarter of the city’s IT workforce. On Saturday, the Chattanooga Technology Council - or ChaTech - hosts this year’s “STEM for Her,” starting at 8 AM at the Gerald McCormick Center at Chattanooga State Community College.

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11:53

At A Chattanooga Nonprofit, Caring For The Children...

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2024/02/23

For years, the Children’s Nutrition Program of Haiti - a nonprofit here in Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley - has helped women and families to break the cycle of malnutrition in a remote and mountainous area of southern Haiti - but in the past few years, their work has been disrupted by shock after shock.

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23:05

Scenic Roots - Thu 2/22/24

Scenic Roots ·

2024/02/23

For a Chattanooga nonprofit, the work for children in Haiti. Gateways for future women in tech at this year’s “STEM for Her.” Shine the Light: “Bright Star” at Artistic Civic Theatre in Dalton. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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4:40

Student Podcasters! NPR Would Like To Hear From You

Scenic Roots ·

2024/02/22

NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge is now in its sixth year - expanding to include a fourth-grade contest. This year’s challenge for students in grades four through twelve opened for entries a few weeks ago, with May 3rd as the deadline for entries.

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3:47

Chattamatters: Sunshine Laws In The Volunteer State

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2024/02/22

State sunshine laws aim to increase transparency and protect officials from being excluded by their colleagues. But here in Tennessee, there's a catch - as William Newlin of Chattamatters tells us.

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5:03

Kimmie J. Soul - On The African Kings And Queens of...

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2024/02/22

Last year, musical royalty graced the Hunter Museum of American Art here in Chattanooga. This weekend, Kimmie J. Soul and the African Kings and Queens of Classical Soul will perform again - on Saturday, starting at 7 PM, at First Baptist Church in Chattanooga.

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8:57

Ten Years - And Counting - Of Learning And Fun At The...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/02/22

Soon after I arrived here in Chattanooga nearly five years ago, I heard about The Chattery. The nonprofit learning collective – women-founded and Black-led - offers fun, affordable and accessible learning and art experiences for adults, cultivating learners and teachers one event at a time.

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22:38

Scenic Roots - Weds 2/21/24

Scenic Roots ·

2024/02/22

Ten years - and counting - of learning and fun at The Chattery. Kimmie J. Soul - on The African Kings and Queens of Classical Soul. Chattamatters: Sunshine Laws; NPR’s Student Podcast Challenge. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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5:50

A Winter Night Of Natural Wonders At Reflection Riding

Scenic Roots ·

2024/02/21

Nature at night is quite a sight by firelight and starlight. This Saturday, starting at 5 PM, Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center here in Chattanooga will host “Follow the Fire”: a chance for all ages to explore, experience and enjoy the outdoors at night.

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11:14

“Creative Destruction” Unpacked At UTC’s Burkett...

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2024/02/21

Ever heard of “creative destruction”? Dr. Russell Sobel, Professor of Economics and Entrepreneurship at The Citadel in South Carolina, talks about it Thursday for this year's Burkett Miller Distinguished Lecture from our campus, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

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5:18

A Century Of A Helping Hand: Northside Neighborhood...

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2024/02/21

For people in need in Chattanooga and Hamilton County north of the Tennessee River, Northside Neighborhood House has provided a helping hand for a century now.

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6:11

Get Ready For America 250 In Chattanooga And Hamilton...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/02/21

It’s a word that comes around every 250 years - and just a few years from now, it will come for a celebration from sea to shining sea. July 4th, 2026 will be the 250th anniversary - or the semiquincentennial - of the ratification of the Declaration of Independence, the birth of the United States of America.

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28:47

Scenic Roots - Tues 2/20/24

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2024/02/21

Get ready for America 250 in Chattanooga & Hamilton County. A century of a helping hand: Northside Neighborhood House. “Creative destruction” unpacked - and, “Follow the Fire." These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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27:10

Coming To CIVIQ: Gil Penalosa - Our Full Preview...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/02/19

On this episode of "Scenic Roots," we share our full conversation with Gil Penalosa of 8 80 Cities, the next speaker at CIVIQ on Thursday here in Chattanooga - along with Eric Myers of Chattanooga Design Studio and Scott Martin of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors.

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20:04

One-On-One With Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly

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2024/02/19

(Aired Thu 2/15/24) On Thursday afternoon, live here on WUTC, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly joined us for our latest conversation. Among the topics: financing for a new multi-purpose stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts; the first-ever citizen-led parks and outdoors advisory committee - and more.

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8:31

From Signal Mountain Playhouse: “The Hallelujah Girls”

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2024/02/14

On Signal Mountain, a sweet spot comedy for this winter and the Valentine’s Day season - as our own Richard Winham tells us.

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11:08

Reid Dunavant Talks Antiques - And The Houston Museum

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2024/02/14

Reid Dunavant is from Tennessee - and you might recognize him as an appraiser on PBS’s “Antiques Roadshow." This weekend, Reid will appear at the 50th Annual Antiques Show and Sale for the Houston Museum of Decorative Arts here in Chattanooga.

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8:50

Ben Van Winkle And The Figment - On Stage With The CSO

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2024/02/14

Music in the moment is music for the moment. This Saturday, singer and cellist Ben Van Winkle - and his group of instrumentalists known as The Figment - will perform at the Walker Theatre in downtown Chattanooga, joined by musicians of the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera.

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28:40

Scenic Roots - Weds 2/14/24

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2024/02/14

Ben Van Winkle and the Figment - on stage with the CSO. Reid Dunavant talks antiques - and the Houston Museum. From Signal Mountain Playhouse: “The Hallelujah Girls.” These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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