Scenic Roots

Steve Redenbaugh of Summit for Soldiers on "adven-therapy." Kasie Strickland of Homes and Havens on healing spaces for women. Gale Carrier on charting the signs and the stars of who you are.  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.

(thechattery.org) Do you know where the planets were in their orbit around the Sun when you were born?   An astrological birth chart will tell you that - and a few things about you, too.   Here in Chattanooga, Gale Carrier is teaching a class on Beginner Astrology tomorrow night at The Chattery, starting at 6 PM...

(Homes and Havens) Homes and Havens helps women who have survived trauma by designing, furnishing and decorating new living spaces for them that are therapeutic and healing. The nonprofit here in Chattanooga partners with local ministries that are helping women overcome abuse, addiction, homelessness, sex trafficking and incarceration.   Kaysie Strickland is founder and president of Homes and Have...

(Summit for Soldiers: Tennessee Chapter) Summit for Soldiers provides outdoor experiences for veterans who may be struggling with adapting to civilian life - especially those with PTSD and other mental health conditions related to their service. The nonprofit offers what it calls “adven-therapy” - activities including bike rides, trail hikes and mountaineering expeditions - as a path to healing an...

(Madia Swicord) For more than twenty years, Madia Swicord has worked in the field of mind-body healing, from massage therapy to yoga...

(The Tennessee Aquarium) Here in Chattanooga, The Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating “The Year of The Turtle”:  a series of new additions and special offerings devoted to the reptile species. Dr. Josh Ennen is an aquatic conservation biologist at the Aquarium’s Conservation Institute....

(The Chattanooga Times Free Press) We have heard a lot in recent weeks and months about the maintenance backlog at school facilities here in Hamilton County, Tennessee - what to do about them - and how to pay for them. Meghan Mangrum covers education for The Chattanooga Times Free Press - and recently, she wrote a three-part series on all this...

Meghan Mangrum of The Chattanooga Times Free Press on fixing schools. The Tennessee Aquarium's Dr. Josh Ennen on "The Year of The Turtle." Yoga instructor Madia Swicord on healing arts for the mind and the body.  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.  

(maitebou.com) Maite Bou is a nutritionist who teaches healthy living concepts - especially to women with children and careers.  She grew up in Spain - and in her 20’s, she moved to New York City to study modern dance, until she tore a ligament in her knee and she decided to become a nutritionist.    Maite Bou has called the Chattanooga area home since 2013 - and before the holidays, she dropped b...

(Outdoor Chattanooga) The new year offers new opportunities to learn - and improve - your outdoor skills. Starting this week, Outdoor Chattanooga holds its Winter Workshops at its location in Coolidge Park - at 6:30 PM this and every Wednesday through February 19th, free and open to the public with no experience required.   And on the following Saturdays, you get the chance to put your skills into...

(Brewer Media Group) "The Pulse" is Chattanooga’s weekly alternative newspaper. Last month, it celebrated 16 years of covering news, music, art, culture and politics in this city and beyond.   Gary Poole is The Pulse’s managing editor - and before the holidays, he stopped by “Scenic Roots”...

Gary Poole, managing editor of Chattanooga's alt-weekly "The Pulse." Sunshine Loveless on Outdoor Chattanooga's winter ways. Maite Bou, a dancer-turned-nutritionist, on how to shape a tasty life.  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.

Here in Chattanooga, Reach One Teach One UCA helps get children off the streets - and on to the basketball court. Reginald Yearby - known as “Coach Red” - started the nonprofit, which gives his players a purpose - both on and off the court.   “Coach Red” stopped by “Scenic Roots"...  

(thechattery.org) Making music together is open to all at Chattanooga Singing Circle.   The community group teaches songs in the oral tradition through call and response - no age limit and no audition required to participate.   Naomi Self manages the Circle.   She and Circle member Princess Richards stopped by “Scenic Roots”...  

(King Ship Chess Academy) Anthony Gladden teaches chess to kids who are eager to learn here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County.   He runs a free afterschool chess program - volunteering at schools, the Urban League and rec centers.   Anthony says he’s just getting started...   

(Adventure Sports Innovation) Adventure Sports Innovation is a Chattanooga business that brings high-tech into outdoor experiences. In fact, it is one of six finalists for the annual Spirit of Innovation Award by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce.   The award winner will be named - and the other finalists will also be honored - next Wednesday, as part of Startup Week Chattanooga.   Patrick...

(Johnson Audiology) Cochlear implants offer help for those who are hard of hearing.     The devices have been around for years - but the surgery to implant them was not available in Southeast Tennessee - until now.   Two practices here in Chattanooga - Johnson Audiology, and Associates in ENT - have partnered to make the surgery available at Memorial Hospital.   Dr. Megan Johnson is owner of Johns...

(jenniferpharrdavis.com) Jennifer Pharr Davis is a hiker, an author and a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina - and she has covered more than 14,000 miles of long-distance trails on six continents.   Jennifer recently collaborated with watercolor artist Alan Shuptrine on the coffee table book, “I Come From A Place” - paying tribute to the Appalachian...

(MountainProject. Com) Also on Saturday, the Wauhatchie BoulderFest takes place at the foot of Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga’s Saint Elmo neighborhood. The fest celebrates the grand opening of the new climbing area at The Lookout Mountain Conservancy’s Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike. Climbers of all levels are welcome there from 9 AM to 5 PM.   The BoulderFest is hosted by The Access Fund and T...

(Crabtree Farms) Have you heard of permaculture?   If you visit Crabtree Farms in Chattanooga this weekend, you can learn all about it in a workshop titled, “Introduction to Permaculture Design” - on Saturday from 1:30 to 3:30 PM.   Sara McIntyre is executive director of Crabtree Farms. Nathaniel Bankhead is a farmer there - and co-owner of Wild Violet Permaculture...   

Sara McIntryre & Nathaniel Bankhead of Crabtree Farms on permaculture. Robyn Carlton & Zachary Lesch-Huie on the Wauhatchie BoulderFest. Jennifer Pharr Davis, hiker / author / National Geographic Adventurer. 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.