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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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10:39

TEDxChattanooga: Christine DiPietro

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/08

And now, another speaker from TEDxChattanooga’s flagship event, held at Barrelhouse Ballroom in November. Here’s Christine DiPietro - startup veteran in Chattanooga and beyond - on “Awakening to the Natural World.”

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13:42

TEDxChattanooga: Hudson Brock

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2024/01/08

This week, we are sharing some of the voices from the latest talks by TEDxChattanooga, held in November at Barrelhouse Ballroom. Here’s Hudson Brock, founder of AlloHire, on “There You Are - How Allocentrism Awakens Your Calling And Community.”

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28:40

In Conversation With Chattanooga's Cam Busch And Tony...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/04

Cam Busch and Tony Smith are a creative couple whose contributions to - and support for - the arts ripple throughout this community. You’ll find them both at ClearStory Arts on Holtzclaw Avenue - and for this episode of “Scenic Roots,” we sat down for this conversation.

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6:39

Scaling The Outdoors Onscreen At The Lookout Wild...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/03

Four films based here in the Tennessee Valley will be screened at this year’s Lookout Wild Film Festival. The showcase of outdoor adventure and conservation films from around the world starts Thursday, January 11th at the Walker Theatre in Chattanooga.

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7:30

“Generation 1.5” Opens The Chattanooga Jewish...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/03

Four films from Israel, this country, the Netherlands and Lithuania are the lineup for this year’s Chattanooga Jewish Documentary Film Series - starting this weekend for the next four weeks, in person at the Jewish Cultural Center as well as virtually.

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8:24

Chattamatters: 2024’s Elections In Chattanooga And...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/03

2024 is only a few days old - and this year’s election cycle is already upon us here in the Chattanooga area. More from Mary Helen Montgomery of Chattamatters, the civic storytelling project at The Enterprise Center.

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8:24

“Love For Humanity And Justice”: Unity Group of...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/03

This Saturday through Monday, January 15th, The Unity Group of Chattanooga hosts its 54th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Week Celebration. The theme: “Love for Humanity and Justice.” Eric Atkins is co-chair of The Unity Group.

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24:52

Scenic Roots - Weds 1/03/24

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/03

Celebrating MLK at The Unity Group of Chattanooga. This year’s Chattanooga Jewish Documentary Film Series. Scaling the outdoors at the Lookout Wild Film Festival. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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11:05

Season 3 Of “Chattanooga: Stronger Together” From...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/02

“Chattanooga: Stronger Together” is a series produced by our public media partner WTCI PBS that highlights nonprofits and their impact in our community. This weekend, the series’ third season premieres on WTCI - this Sunday at 10:30 AM.

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6:57

Bright Pink Billboards Are Back, Calling Out...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/02

Last winter across Chattanooga, bright pink billboards with bold messages called out anti-Semitism. This winter, the billboards are back - now, in digital form - as part of the latest awareness campaign by the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga.

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10:11

Answering The Calls: Hamilton County EMS Director...

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/02

John Miller joined Hamilton County EMS more than thirty years ago - only a few years after the County established its own service. Over time, John rose through the ranks - and in 2020, he was named the County’s EMS Director.

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28:45

Scenic Roots - Tues 1/02/24

Scenic Roots ·

2024/01/02

John Miller, the director of Hamilton County’s EMS. Bright pink billboards are back, calling out anti-Semitism. “Chattanooga: Stronger Together” from WTCI PBS. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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5:34

On With The Countdown For Chattanooga’s New Year's Eve

Scenic Roots ·

2023/12/21

Christmas is around the corner - and beyond that corner, New Year’s Eve and the arrival of 2024. On Sunday, December 31st, the City of Chattanooga and the local music nonprofit SoundCorps host the city’s official New Year’s Eve celebration - starting at 8 PM - at Broad St. and Aquarium Way.

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3:57

Roads To Reading For Guatamalan-American Children In...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/12/21

“Roads to Reading” is a new project provides books and audio-visual aids for children in Guatamalan-American families, where Mayan languages are spoken at home. Deyna Jacobo - a student in communication here at UTC who interned for Scenic Roots this past semester - tells us more.

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2:20

Targa Sixty-Six’s Founder At The Chattanooga Motorcar...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/12/21

One of the offerings at this fall’s Chattanooga Motorcar Festival was founded by a racing legend. Blair Godwin - a student in communication here at UTC who interned for Scenic Roots this past semester - visited Targa Sixty-Six at the Festival and met Brian Redman.

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8:36

Author Sue Carol Elvin On Her New Book “The Memory...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/12/21

A former sea captain and his wife buy a house that is 120 years old. From the beginning, two fantasy characters have been there - collecting, storing and dispersing the memories made by people who have lived in the house. This is the tale of “The Memory Guardians” by Sue Carol Elvin of Chattanooga.

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21:14

Scenic Roots - Thu 12/21/23

Scenic Roots ·

2023/12/21

Sue Carol Elvin on her new book “The Memory Guardians.” A few stories from students here on our campus at UTC. On with the countdown for Chattanooga’s New Year’s Eve. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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28:42

One-On-One With Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly

Scenic Roots ·

2023/12/20

On Wednesday afternoon, live here on WUTC, Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly joined us for our monthly conversation. Among the topics: passenger rail, pedestrian safety, Chattanooga’s airport, affordable housing, A.I., looking back on 2023 - and ahead to 2024.

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2:57

An Entrepreneurial Toolkit For Chattanooga Hip-Hop...

Scenic Roots ·

2023/12/19

In just a few years, the Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit has offered business and entrepreneurial skills to hip-hop artists in this area. Deyna Jacobo - a student in communication who interned for Scenic Roots this past semester - checked it out.

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1:57

One Woman’s Journey To Swim The English Channel

Scenic Roots ·

2023/12/19

And now, a few stories from students here on our campus: the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Blair Godwin - a student in communication who interned for Scenic Roots this past semester - tells us about swimmer Jennifer Whitlock.

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