Scenic Roots

Here in Chattanooga, The Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating “The Year of The Turtle”:  a series of new additions and special offerings devoted to the reptile species.

Dr. Josh Ennen is an aquatic conservation biologist at the Aquarium’s Conservation Institute....

We have heard a lot in recent weeks and months about the maintenance backlog at school facilities here in Hamilton County, Tennessee - what to do about them - and how to pay for them.

Meghan Mangrum covers education for The Chattanooga Times Free Press - and recently, she wrote a three-part series on all this...

Ray Bassett is the host of "Scenic Roots" - produced by Haley Solomon, Karley Dodson and Will Davis.

Maite Bou is a nutritionist who teaches healthy living concepts - especially to women with children and careers. 

She grew up in Spain - and in her 20’s, she moved to New York City to study modern dance, until she tore a ligament in her knee and she decided to become a nutritionist. 

Maite Bou has called the Chattanooga area home since 2013 - and before the holidays, she dropped by “Scenic Roots”...

The new year offers new opportunities to learn - and improve - your outdoor skills.

Starting this week, Outdoor Chattanooga holds its Winter Workshops at its location in Coolidge Park - at 6:30 PM this and every Wednesday through February 19th, free and open to the public with no experience required.

And on the following Saturdays, you get the chance to put your skills into practice.

Sunshine Loveless is with Outdoor Chattanooga…

"The Pulse" is Chattanooga’s weekly alternative newspaper.

Last month, it celebrated 16 years of covering news, music, art, culture and politics in this city and beyond.

Gary Poole is The Pulse’s managing editor - and before the holidays, he stopped by “Scenic Roots”...

Ray Bassett is the host of "Scenic Roots" - produced by Haley Solomon, Karley Dodson and Will Davis.

Here in Chattanooga, Reach One Teach One UCA helps get children off the streets - and on to the basketball court.

Reginald Yearby - known as “Coach Red” - started the nonprofit, which gives his players a purpose - both on and off the court.

“Coach Red” stopped by “Scenic Roots"...

Making music together is open to all at Chattanooga Singing Circle.  

The community group teaches songs in the oral tradition through call and response - no age limit and no audition required to participate.

Naomi Self manages the Circle.

She and Circle member Princess Richards stopped by “Scenic Roots”...

Anthony Gladden teaches chess to kids who are eager to learn here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County.

He runs a free afterschool chess program - volunteering at schools, the Urban League and rec centers.

Anthony says he’s just getting started...