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(aired Thu 10/14/21) James McKissic is the president of ArtsBuild, the nonprofit that supports the arts here in Chattanooga and Hamilton County. I spoke with him recently about this tumultuous time for the arts and for artists - and abc@utc.

(aired Thu 10/14/21) Chattanooga’s Hip-Hop Week culminates with the Hip-Hop Summit on Saturday (10/16/21). But tomorrow night (10/15/21), you can see “All Souled Out” - an art exhibit curated by Keeody Gallery - at ArtsBuild, from 6 PM to 8 PM.

(aired Thu 10/14/21) “90’s by Nature” is an outdoor music party here in Chattanooga. It takes place on Saturday, October 30th - from 4:30 PM until 9:30 PM - at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center.

(aired Thu 10/14/21) We’re talking with people and businesses who will tell you how - in a series of conversations we call “We Are Downtown,” in collaboration with River City Company. In this conversation, we hear from Moise Baptiste, founder of TrailBlazUs Outdoors.

(aired Fri 10/15/21) Richard Winham shares a session by Kentucky singer-songwriter Stoll Vaughan, recorded live downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.

(aired Mon 10/11/21) Thrive Regional Partnership and Georgia Tech are developing a new research hub to better understand freight capacity and multi-modal transportation across the tri-state area, so governments and businesses can make better decisions on infrastructure.

(aired Tues 10/12/21) A true crime historical tour in the heart of Chattanooga will explore some of the grisly and unfortunate happenings in this city over the past 150 years. The Chattanooga Historical Society - which began as Picnooga - will present the 90-minute walking tour.

Richard Winham shares a session by Tropic Sol - Chattanooga’s island party band with singer, songwriter and actor Dylan Kussman - recorded live downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library.

Organizers of the GreenPAC 100 Debates for the Environment will hold the 56 candidates ultimately elected to Parliament accountable for their climate promises.

Let’s rewind to a corner of South America in the late 19th century, when Chile fought a border war - “The War of the Pacific” - with Peru, drawn into the conflict by Bolivia. In the wake of that war, an outbreak of cholera struck the region, forcing the antagonists to cooperate to try to save lives.