Richard Winham shares a performance by Josh Driver and his band Full Circle, recorded live downtown at the Chattanooga Public Library - featuring songs from his debut album, set for release later this year.

Time for a host-to-host conversation about our “Sounds of the Southeast” - the shows from our public radio neighbors about the places we call home - heard weekends here on WUTC. Dave Higgs is the host of “Bluegrass Breakdown” - which comes to us from WPLN in Nashville, airing Sunday nights at 11 PM here on WUTC.

The greater demand for blood donations in this area has been a constant during the past year of the pandemic - and now is no exception.

Every few years, we hear about a new “superfood” - dense with nutrients - that is supposed to supergood for our health. Quinoa, blueberries, almonds, kale and acai have all had their time in the superfood spotlight. Whatever the real health benefits these foods provide, there is also a boom-and-bust cycle to the buzz.

As the real estate market soars here in Chattanooga, one possible solution to the lack of affordable housing - especially downtown - is a community land trust. It’s a model that would help people with low-to-moderate incomes buy into affordable housing - and now, a report details how that model could work citywide.

CALEB’s vision for community land trusts in Chattanooga. UTC Prof. Emma McDonell on how we look at “superfoods.” A visit with Dave Higgs, the host of “Bluegrass Breakdown.” These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Richard Winham shares the first part of a conversation with Helga Kidder and Finn Bille, two poets born in Europe who came to the United States while they were still young.

Crabtree Farms here in Chattanooga is a sustainable teaching farm and an agricultural resource. The month ahead brings its annual Plant Sale at its location, just a few miles away from downtown - and more.

For 25 years, the Chattanooga Women’s Leadership Institute has elevated the role and influence of professional women in this area’s business and civic sectors. Soon, the nonprofit will open a new headquarters and coworking space on the third floor of the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce on Broad Street.

Kim Shumpert on women’s leadership in Chattanooga. Melissa Astin of Crabtree Farms on plants for this spring. Talking Writing: Poets Helga Kidder & Finn Bille, Part II. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”