Scenic Roots

Songbirds here in Chattanooga is looking for the next guitar legend. The venue is now holding a contest online for kids 18 and younger to compete for the opportunity to play the vintage guitars at Songbirds in a private session with blues icon Joe Bonamassa - while of course, following safety measures such as social distancing.

The new executive director of Chattanooga Theatre Centre is a familiar face indeed: Rodney Van Valkenburg.

When we say “racial justice,” what do we mean? And how do we begin to talk about it - in a genuine way? It can be a difficult and emotional conversation to have - and an online class this week at The Chattery aims to help.

Sarah Marquez-Berestecky on talking about racial justice. Rodney Van Valkenburg of Chattanooga Theatre Centre. Songbirds’ Bryan Shannon on jamming with Joe Bonamossa. These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots."

Today on Tennessee Valley StoryCorps, Natalie Green, Taylor Lyons, and Mari Smith of Chattanooga Moms for Social Justice.

Richard Winham presents a sampling of “Old Soul Americana” by Aubrey and Justin Eisenman of Asheville, NC from their performance on “QuaranTunes at Noon” - the livestream concert series by WoodSongs Dalton to benefit The DEO Clinic.

A few months ago, Chattanooga’s Business Improvement District rebranded itself as The Downtown Chattanooga Alliance.

Steve Brookes with The Downtown Chattanooga Alliance. From QuaranTunes at Noon: Aubrey & Justin Eisenman. These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots."

On this week's "Scenic Roots: Live In The Library," Richard Winham presents an encore performance by The Diamond Dogs: A David Bowie Tribute" - recorded in the downtown Chattanooga Public Library.

On Sunday, McKamey Animal Center here in Chattanooga is hosting “Not Your Average (Virtual) Mutt-er Run” online to support its homeless animals.