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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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08:31

For Mental Wellness: Chattanooga Community Circles Day

Scenic Roots ·

2025/08/07

A community circle.(Chattanooga Community Circles)As we hear and as we open up about challenges to mental health, we encounter opportunities to learn and to heal together.That’s the goal of Chattanooga Community Circles Day, a free community event on Saturday, August 16th from Noon to 4 PM at the downtown Chattanooga Public Library.Antionette Rollins is the Day’s organizer.

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08:25

Where Movement Meets Moment At Barking Legs Theater

Scenic Roots ·

2025/08/07

Outside Barking Legs Theater.(Barking Legs Theater)At Barking Legs Theater here in Chattanooga, the performances are known for spilling the tea.This weekend, a fashion dance showcase at Barking Legs - on Saturday and Sunday at 5 PM - will unpack the movement and the moment.It’s a collaboration between Chery Jordan and her Runway Rebels with Ann Law of Barking Legs and Coach Cherokee.I spoke with Chery, Ann - and Marcus Ellsworth of Barking Legs, who will be the emcee.

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11:16

Swayyvo In Summer: Next At Riverfront Nights In...

Scenic Roots ·

2025/08/07

Swayyvo(Swayyvo)From hip hop and R&B to jazz and neo-soul, from his vocals to the saxophone to the piano, Swayyvo is an artist here in Chattanooga who - as a musician and a producer - breaks barriers across genres.This weekend, he’s the local opening act for Riverfront Nights - the free concert series presented by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union - this Saturday starting at 6 PM at Ross’ Landing.

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28:44

Scenic Roots - Weds 8/06/25

Scenic Roots ·

2025/08/07

Swayyvo in Summer: Next at Riverfront Nights in Chattanooga.Where movement meets moment at Barking Legs Theater. For mental wellness: Chattanooga Community Circles Day. As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode of “Scenic Roots.”

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06:00

A Chattanooga Exhibit For A Cherokee Medal Of Honor...

Scenic Roots ·

2025/08/07

Dwight Birdwell(National Medal of Honor Museum - Arlington, TX)In 2022, Dwight Birdwell received the Medal of Honor - this nation’s highest military award for valor - for his actions as a U.S. Army soldier in the Tet Offensive during the Vietnam War nearly six decades ago.A citizen of the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma, Birdwell is one of only five Cherokee Medal of Honor recipients.On Saturday, a new exhibit on Birdwell opens at the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center

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01:45

Greater Chattanooga From WTCI PBS: Squaring The Circle

Scenic Roots ·

2025/08/07

In the ring at Eastside Elementary School.(WTCI PBS)In Dalton, teachers at Eastside Elementary School step into the wrestling ring with costumes, dramatic entrances and death-defying moves for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser to boost school spirit and encourage student engagement.The annual event brings together parents, students and staff together to celebrate community and learning.Beyond the entertainment, the teachers at Eastside Elementary use these bouts to show how to overcome adversity,

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18:56

Tales Of A Mississippi Town In Robert Busby’s...

Scenic Roots ·

2025/08/07

Robert Busby(Emily Maggio)More than thirty years ago, a severe ice storm struck the Southeast.That real-life event in 1994 is the springboard for a collection of stories about a fictional town in Mississippi hit by the storm.Robert Busby, a Mississippi native who now lives in Memphis, is the author of “Bodock: Stories,” published by Hub City Press.(Hub City Press)

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27:13

Scenic Roots - Weds 8/05/25

Scenic Roots ·

2025/08/07

Tales of a Mississippi town in Robert Busby’s “Bodock: Stories.” An exhibit on a Cherokee recipient of the Medal of Honor. As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode of “Scenic Roots.”

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08:39

Le Gato: Next At Riverfront Nights In Chattanooga

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/31

(Riverfront Nights)Chattanooga is a crossroads for locally grown music across genres.Artists and bands bend and blend those genres along the way in their own way.One example is Le Gato, a funk-rock group with roots in jazz, progressive rock and jam music.This weekend, the band opens Riverfront Nights - presented by Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union - on Saturday starting at 6 PM at Ross’ Landing in downtown Chattanooga.Adam Stone is the guitar player, singer and band leader of Le

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06:55

“Illustrating A Point” Through Comics & Cartoons At...

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/31

“Let Me In” - an oil on canvas by Jules Jackson, one of the pieces in the “Illustrating a Point” exhibition at Stove Works.(Stove Works)In contemporary art, comics, cartoons and illustrations can express what other creative forms may struggle to convey.That’s the focus of “Illustrating a Point” - an exhibit at Stove Works here in Chattanooga, opening Friday with a reception starting at 6 PM.Mark Bradley-Shoup curated the exhibition.Will Sutton and Jules Jackson are two of the artists whose

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04:25

For Youth & Families: A Summer Arts Festival From SPLASH

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/31

(SPLASH Youth Arts Workshop)Here in Chattanooga, SPLASH Youth Arts Workshop provides free arts workshops year-round for youth in this city’s underserved communities.On Saturday, August 16th, SPLASH’s Summer Arts Festival - a free, family-friendly event outdoors - returns to Miller Park, from 10 AM to 3 PM.I spoke with Charlie Newton, who co-founded SPLASH with his wife and fellow artist Iantha.

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08:17

A Year Of Celebration For Black Arts And Ideas In...

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/31

Neshawn Calloway as Bessie Smith.(Chattanooga Festivals of Black Arts & Ideas)What began seven years ago as a one-day festival to commemorate Juneteenth here in Chattanooga - at the time, the only event of its kind in this city - is now a year-long series of festivals that celebrates the Black experience across the arts.The series begins Friday with the Black Wall Street RBG Ball, starting at 6 PM at the Mac Avenue Event Space at 1304 McCallie Avenue.Ric Morris is founder and CEO of

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28:47

Scenic Roots - Thu 7/31/25

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/31

A year of celebration for Black arts and ideas in Chattanooga. “Illustrating a Point” through cartoons & comics at Stove Works. Le Gato: Next at Riverfront Nights in downtown Chattanooga. As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode of “Scenic Roots.”

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06:55

Flow By The River: Community Yoga In Downtown...

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/29

A yoga practice overlooking the Tennessee River in downtown Chattanooga.(Chattanooga Community Yoga)If you’ve ever seen free yoga classes at the Chattanooga River Market on the Tennessee Aquarium Plaza, the instructors come from across the city.Mellie DeAnna Harris, Loren Clifford and Ashley Snider are three of the practicing yogis with the Chattanooga Community Yoga, which hosts its next class on Saturday at the River Market.

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04:55

Step By Step - For A Cause: Ken Jones On “Dare To Dance”

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/29

Ken Jones(EPB)Ken Jones has worked at EPB here in Chattanooga for nearly twenty-five years - and recently, he was promoted to Senior Director of Business Services.Here on our campus - the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga - he’s earned an MBA and a degree in entrepreneurship, taught as an adjunct professor, served as president of the Chattanooga chapter of the UTC Alumni Board, and joined us on air at WUTC during a few of our pledge drives.This fall, Ken is suiting up for “Dare to

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03:52

For A Canvas Of Creativity In Community, A Palette Of...

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/29

(ArtsBuild)As the nonprofit that supports the arts here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County, ArtsBuild is now helping artists in three ways beyond the Periscope program.Melissa Astin is with ArtsBuild.(ArtsBuild)

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03:45

Artists + Entrepreneurs = Opportunity At Periscope...

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/29

The Arts Building in downtown Chattanooga.(The Enterprise Center)Periscope is a business development program at ArtsBuild that connects artists with entrepreneurs in the Chattanooga area.Now in its third year, applications for a new cohort of artists are due by this Friday, August 1st.Brianna Jones manages the Periscope program at ArtsBuild, the nonprofit that supports the arts here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County.Rosetta Greer is a Periscope mentor.(ArtsBuild)

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06:29

Quantifying The Need For A Performing Arts Space In...

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/29

(ArtsBuild)For the performing arts, dedicated spaces can be a challenge.Early this year, ArtsBuild - the nonprofit that supports the arts here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County - announced a comprehensive feasibility study to assess the need for a community performing arts center.Six months into the study, what have we learned so far?Blake Harris - a local theatre director, professor and entrepreneur - is project manager for the ArtsBuild study.

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26:34

Scenic Roots - Tues 7/29/25

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/29

Quantifying the need for a performing arts space in Chattanooga. In downtown Chattanooga, flow by the river at community yoga. As you’ll hear - and more - on this episode of “Scenic Roots.”

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01:53

Chattamatters: Bringing Garbage Back To The City...

Scenic Roots ·

2025/07/29

At the landfill owned by the City of Chattanooga.(Chattamatters)You might think city garbage trucks here in Chattanooga haul the city’s trash to the city-owned landfill.But right now, there’s more to it than that - as William Newlin of Chattamatters tells us.

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