Chattanooga is where it starts, but it’s bigger than one town. At WTCI, we see incredible stories throughout our region that are not being told, and we're here to change that. ‘Greater Chattanooga’ is a series of short films exploring the people and the ideas that make us more aware, happier, & stronger as a community.
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As the homeless population grows in the Chattanooga community, so does the urgency to assist those in need. Agencies and citizens alike understand the struggles of being unsheltered and work hard toward a common goal: providing those in need with help, and eradicating homelessness.
Deep in the North Georgia mountains there is a retirement community unlike any other. Project Chimps includes a six acre sanctuary for former research Chimpanzees. The animals were used in research experiments until their endangered status made that illegal in 2015. Now they’re enjoying their retirement in the Blue Ridge mountains, and providing opportunities for visitors to learn more about them.This is the story of Project Chimps.
