Rising Rock is excited to showcase some of our best audio stories in a continued partnership with Scenic Roots. To listen to Scenic Roots, visit https://www.wutc.org/scenic-roots.
Tiny Bailarinas
Ava Nessell spoke with Wendy Reynoso, the student success and services coordinator at La Paz Chattanooga, about her experience finding a community in Chattanooga after immigrating from Guatemala.
Homegrown Miracles
Bethany Cothran met with local mother Scarlen Valderaz to discuss the Chattanooga Home Birth Community, created by Valderaz after her experiences giving birth at home.
Girl Power
Alondra Mejia-Rendon spoke with Maggie Perez, who gives a new perspective on her experience with Girls Inc. Perez joined Girls Inc in middle school as a participant and now is a social media interim for the organization.
The Boys in Boaz
Abby White speaks with Brylan Miller, a 21-year-old Bull Rider and inspirational speaker diagnosed with cerebral palsy.
Chasing Cranes
Koleby Gilbert spoke with Brian Fox Ellis on the significance of the Sandhill cranes to the Chattanooga community.
Summer K-pop Showcase
Daniela Duran interviews Lacy McKinney, dance captain of this semester’s KCC Summer Showcase, where she discusses her experience as part of the Kpop community and UTC’s Kpop Culture Club member. McKinney expressed her passion as she finds safety within both communities, and her growth taking part in this showcase.
Protecting Pets
Ferret Ambassador
Lexi Foley sat with Jonah and Kat Aberle, owners of Turbo—a locally famous ambassador for ferrets in Chattanooga.
Team Rykker
Abby Yorke spoke with Dave Buck, Executive Director of the Chattanooga Autism Center about the importance of celebrating autism. Buck describes how the CAC impacts the autistic community.
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