The opioid epidemic in this country is taking its toll on the Chattanooga area during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, according to the Hamilton County Medical Examiner’s office, 270 residents in this county died to due COVID-19, while 160 died from overdoses and drug-related deaths.

Southeast Tennessee's rising overdose deaths in this pandemic. Photographer Andrew Feiler on his book on Rosenwald Schools. “Who Took Care of the Horses?” for the armies of the Civil War. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Richard Winham speaks with Joshua Bennett - poet, performer and professor - about his latest collection "Ode" on this week's "Talking Writing." (First aired Weds 9/23/20)

Rise Up Cooperative helps teens and at-risk youth in the Chattanooga area in a few ways - by teaching life and leadership skills, while filling service gaps in the community. Sandy Pricer is the founder and CEO.

Chris Williamson is a teacher, an actor - and a comic. He’s teaching sketch and stand-up comedy at Chattanooga Theatre Centre through its Summer Academy program.

Sometimes, a space that is lost is a space regained. Last year, the Center for Mindful Living had to close its location in downtown Chattanooga due to the pandemic. But recently, it found a new space in the St. Elmo neighborhood.

Stephanie Wilkins of Chattanooga’s Center for Mindful Living. CTC’s Chris Williamson; Sandy Pricer of Rise Up Cooperative. Talking Writing: Poet, performer & professor Joshua Bennett. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Richard Winham shares an encore sampling of a performance at Barking Legs Theater here in Chattanooga: Marquis Dotson and Vital Organ.

The Brood-X cicada is the longest-lived insect in North America. And now, in fifteen states - including Tennessee - it is rising from the ground, seventeen years after the last time.

“It’s Our Turn” is a mural designed and created by four teens in Chattanooga from start to finish through workshops by the arts nonprofit Mark Making and in collaboration with local artists.