Scenic Roots

A few months ago, as the impact of COVID-19 began to reach Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley, we heard from Dr. Mukta Panda. She is a professor and assistant dean for wellbeing and medical student education at the University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga.

Melissa Meade is a mental health counselor who specializes in what is known as dance / movement therapy. Her practice on Dayton Boulevard in Chattanooga is called Moving Through Life.

In the heart of East Chattanooga, Purpose Point Community Health is a new clinic that will serve uninsured patients as an all-inclusive center for health and wellness.

Katherlyn Geter of Chattanooga's Purpose Point Community Health. Melissa Meade and Lauren Higgins on dance / movement therapy. Dr. Mukta Panda talks about humanity, healing - and resilience. These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots."

Richard Winham speaks with Alexander Watson, the author of “River Queens,” on the challenges and the joys of writing.

If you’re on Zoom call after Zoom call day after day, it can - and does - catch up with you. Dr. Donna Van Natten helps people present themselves professionally, and coaches them on body language.

Back in May, the City of Chattanooga began working with restaurants and retail stores on how to boost their capacity safely during the coronavirus pandemic. The Chattanooga Department of Transportation - or CDOT - started a pilot program called “SPROUTS” - “Streets as Places: Reimagining the Outdoors.”

The Palace Theater here in downtown Chattanooga - independently owned - recently had to close its doors for good due to the economic impact of COVID-19.

Rose Cox on the next stage beyond Chattanooga's Palace Theater. CDOT's Cate Irvin on "Streets as Places: Reimagining the Outdoors." Dr. Donna Van Natten on our body language in the virtual space. These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots."

Richard Winham presents another sampling from The Robert Crabtree Trio, performing at Barking Legs Theater in Chattanooga.