In our premiere conversation, Mariann Martin and Judge Neil Thomas take us back to 1906 Chattanooga - and talk about the crime that leads to the arrest of Ed Johnson, his trial and its verdict.

Poet, naturalist and essayist Ray Zimmerman sits down with Richard Winham for the second half of their conversation on “Talking Writing.”

Christian J. Collier created The Plug Poetry Project to honor and grow the poetry community here in Chattanooga. On Saturday at 7 PM, he will host a poetry virtual open mic on Facebook.

The last five years of Abraham Lincoln’s life were the most cataclysmic in American history. A new biographical novel by John Cribb - titled, “Old Abe” - follows the journey of 16th President from the 1860 election through the Civil War to his assassination.

Author John Cribb on his Abraham Lincoln novel “Old Abe.” Christian J. Collier on The Plug Poetry Project’s virtual open mic. Talking Writing: Poet and naturalist Ray Zimmerman / Part II. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

Richard Winham presents the second part of a socially-distanced performance by The Darren Nicholson Band - Appalachian musicians known for their acoustic music - for the Mountain Spirit Acoustic Series at the Isis Music Hall in Asheville, NC.

“Bessie’s Front Porch” features community members reading children’s books to spur dialogue on race relations. The digital series from the Bessie Smith Cultural Center here in Chattanooga debuted last year - and it is back every day online throughout February for Black History Month.

“Almost, Maine” is a play about falling in and out of love on a cold and clear winter night in a small town way up north. On Friday, the play will premiere at Chattanooga Theatre Centre - running through February 21st.

How have startups in Southeast Tennessee weathered the pandemic? What might entrepreneurship in this area look like years from now? The Company Lab, or CO.LAB - a nonprofit here in Chattanooga that supports startups - offers a few answers.

Marcus Shaw, CEO of CO.LAB, on insights about startups. CTC’s Scott Dunlap on the upcoming play “Almost, Maine.” Mountain Spirit: The Darren Nicholson Band / Part II. These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”