Scenic Roots

On Saturday, a fine art show here in Chattanooga will feature works by two artists: Abdul Ahmad and Lin Buckner, known as “Rogue Poet.” The show - which includes an artist talk hosted by Rik Hermann - takes place at Wanderlinger Brewing from 7 PM to 9 PM. Abdul Ahmad stopped by “Scenic Roots” for a conversation about his work - and the show...

It was a “green rush” last year for Tennessee’s hemp industry. The number of licensed hemp growers in the state soared from a few dozen into the thousands. One outfit in Sequatchie Valley that got into business ahead of the rush is Haygood Farms, which sells its own CBD products - directly and at stores across Tennessee. Llew Boyd is co-founder of Haygood Farms...

Llew Boyd of Haygood Farms on hemp's "green rush" in Tennessee. Artist Abdul Ahmad - and Soddy-Daisy's Coffee Community Collective. UTC senior Kaylin Underwood on her pitch for a food allergy app. These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots." Ray Bassett is the host of "Scenic Roots" - produced by Haley Solomon, Karley Dodson and Will Davis.

Dr. Donna Van Natten, author of "The Politics of Body Language." "Southbound" captures "The New South" at The Hunter Museum. Text Request's Brian Elrod - and Hayden Bullington's birthday for others. These voices - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots." Ray Bassett is the host of "Scenic Roots" - produced by Haley Solomon, Karley Dodson and Will Davis.

Hayden Bullington lives in Chatsworth, Georgia. He was born with cystic fibrosis - and tomorrow, he turns 15 years old. His family says he’s able to lead a fairly normal life - because of a regimen of checkups, tests, chest therapies, breathing treatments and daily medications. Hayden says he is blessed by how fortunate he is - and he’s concerned about others who struggle to pay for their medications. So tomorrow, from 11 AM to 2 PM at Carlton’s Pharmacy in Chatsworth, Hayden will celebrate his

Text Request is a software company here in Chattanooga that helps other businesses to target and use text messages. It is the most recent business launched over the past twenty years by Brian Elrod and his wife Jamey. Brian stopped by “Scenic Roots”...

“Southbound” opens Friday at The Hunter Museum here in Chattanooga. The exhibition - which runs through April 26th - will feature the works of dozens of photographers, offering their vision of “The New South” in the first decades of this century. Natalie Mead is with The Hunter Museum...

Donna Van Natten knows the power of body language. She travels across the country to help people present themselves professionally - and coach them on how to read body language. Her new book - out this month, in time for campaign season - is titled: “The Body Language of Politics.” Donna lives here in Chattanooga - and she stopped by Scenic Roots...

On Thursday nights here in Chattanooga, you’ll find Toby Hewitt performing at the Backstage Bar on Station Street. The singer-songwriter is a Chattanooga native - and last month, Toby dropped by “Scenic Roots” for a conversation, full of stories and songs, that we bring you for this hour...

Singer-songwriter Toby Hewitt shares his stories and music. His voice - and more - on this edition of "Scenic Roots." Ray Bassett is the host of "Scenic Roots" - produced by Haley Solomon, Karley Dodson and Will Davis.