The City of East Ridge will hold its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 17, 2018, city officials said Tuesday. According to a press release, the line-up for parade participants begins at … [Read More...]
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Hudgens Named Softball Coach at ERHS
The East Ridge High School softball team has a new softball coach. Last week, Bobby Hudgens, a Greater Chattanooga Hall of Fame inductee for fastpitch softball and '74 ERHS alumnus, was named the new … [Read More...]
Council Rezones Frawley Road Land for Hotel/Water Park Development
The East Ridge City Council approved the rezoning of a piece of property on Frawley Road paving the way for the construction of a new hotel and water park, Thursday at it's only meeting in … [Read More...]
Dynamic Group Claims Exit 1 LLC Opposing Hotel/Water Park Project
Roshan Amin, the CEO of the Dynamic Group, the developers who wish to build a hotel/water park on Frawley Road, intends to appear before the East Ridge City Council on Thursday evening to explain … [Read More...]
Williams Elected Mayor; Cagle, Chauncey to Serve on Council
East Ridge voters have elected Brian Williams as its new mayor. Williams, who has served on the City Council for two years, defeated Jim Bethune by a two-to-one margin. Bethune was … [Read More...]
IDB Gives Blessing to Southern Honda, Jack’s
Tuesday, in a 15-minute meeting at City Hall, the East Ridge Industrial Development Board gave its blessing to development agreements with two new businesses locating in the city. Southern Honda … [Read More...]
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ERPD Arrests Nov. 5-11
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Nov. 5-11. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CONRO, MICHAEL J 3449 BENNETT RD CHATTANOOGA, 37415 Age at Arrest: 30 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge DOMESTIC ASSAULT KENNEDY, JOY MICHELLE 933 MCGEE STREET KANSAS CITY, 64106 Age at Arrest: … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for Nov. 13
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, November 13. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and commences at 3 p.m. with traffic cases. Jose Hernandez-Cruz - Public Intoxication, Indecent Exposure. Horatio Houston - Attempted Criminal Simulation/PTR. Stanley Keeton - Resist Stop, Frisk, Halt. Fernandes McClurkins - Possession Schedule II/ Meth, Drug Paraphernalia. Aaron Parker - Theft, Criminal Impersonation, Theft over $500, Criminal … [Read More...]
City Grants Hampton Inn a Beer License
The East Ridge Beer Board granted an on-premises beer license to the operators of the Hampton Inn inside the Jordan Crossing development, Monday during its regularly scheduled meeting. Manager Kimberly Meyers explained to the members of the board that the hotel wanted to be able to sell beer in a small market area near the lobby to its guests. The market area would primarily be used to serve breakfast, she said. There was some question about guests being able to purchase beer and drink it in … [Read More...]
TWF’s ‘Hunters for the Hungry’ Program in Full Swing
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is in full swing for the 2018 deer season. More than 80 processors throughout the state are now accepting donations of whole deer to help feed local families in need. In Hamilton County, that includes Deermaster, Don's Meat Shop, and Middle Valley Deer Processing. Contact information and a full list of processors is available at tnwf.org/processors. Through the generosity of hunters over 20 years, Hunters for the Hungry has … [Read More...]
Election Day 2018
Election Day 2018 is upon us. Polls in Hamilton County will open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 6. The polls will close at 8 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. There are four voting precincts in East Ridge: Precincts 1 and 3 are at the Community Center at 1517 Tombras Avenue; Precinct 4 is at 1601 Prater Road at East Ridge United Methodist Church; Precinct 2 is at the American Legion Post 95 at 3329 Ringgold Road. In the East Ridge Municipal Election, voters will cast ballots to select a mayor, … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 29-Nov. 4
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Oct. 29-Nov. 4. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. BERRY, AKEYLLYA BREONNA 1515 NW MOHAWK COURT 1 CLEVELAND, 37311 Age at Arrest: 26 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge Booked for Previous Charges or Other Reason(s) BRANNON, CHANITY BROOKE 17 … [Read More...]
Pope: Williams the Only Responsible Choice for Mayor
Spring forward, fall back! As we set back our clocks, let's not set back our City as well. Election day for Mayor of East Ridge is on us. For those of us who have been watching the happenings in East Ridge over the years see only one clear choice. Brian Williams has two years under his belt now as a council member. He has faced a lot of criticism for the city establishing the East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority. I hope the critics also give credit to Brian for leading the charge … [Read More...]
Crossing the ‘Party Line’
While I align myself with the Republican party, I will be supporting Joda Thongnopnua instead of Esther Helton in the race for State House of Representatives District 30. His willingness to communicate with his constituents is what our district needs, considering the diversified socio-economic make up in our district. I am confident, if elected, Joda will continue to make himself available without requiring us to pay to be heard. His opponent refused the opportunities to debate, even labeling … [Read More...]
Mathis Muses on Elections, Future of City
I think the East Ridge City Council meetings might need to say the "Serenity Prayer" before the meetings: "God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. " The City Manager has confirmed what many of us have been talking about for a while. In a recent council meeting, City Manager Miller discussed the fact that the city has borrowed all the money that we can afford to borrow without serious … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Nov. 5
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Monday, Nov. 5. Municipal court is held at City Hall on Tombra Avenue and begins at 5 p.m. Officials said court is being held on Monday this week as a result of the election being held on Tuesday, the day court normally is in session. In addition, the docket this week is short, as only cases of people who are in police custody will be heard. Douglas Gass - Criminal Impersonation. Joseph Grime - Theft of Services, … [Read More...]
Council Adopts Ordinance Creating Assistant City Manager Title
In a 10-minute special called meeting on Friday, the East Ridge City Council adopted an ordinance on second reading that creates the position of Assistant City Manager. The title of Assistant City Manager is tied to the position of Director of City Services, currently held by Kenny Custer. Custer will immediately assume the duties of interim city manager, as current City Manager Scott Miller's retirement is effective at the end of the work day on November 2. The new position/title will receive … [Read More...]
Municipal Election Roundup
Editor's Note: Candidates Jim Bethune, Jacky Cagle and Denny Manning chose not to participate for this article. Early voting for the East Ridge Municipal Election begins on Wednesday, October 17 and runs through November 1. In an effort to help East Ridge voters make an informed decision when casting their ballots, East Ridge News Online sent a brief questionnaire to all the candidates running for Mayor, City Council and Court Clerk. Mayor Brent Lambert is not seeking re-election for … [Read More...]
Bobby Earnhardt Set to Tackle Texas Motor Speedway
NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Bobby Dale Earnhardt will be behind the wheel of the No. 66 Copeland Insurance Toyota for MBM Motorsports this weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. The running of the My Bariatric Solutions 300 is set for Saturday afternoon and comes on the heals of what started as an impressive day at Kansas for the MBM team. It will be the second start for the driver in the Xfinity Series this season with eyes of running the remaining two races in 2018. Earnhardt, who’s run in the … [Read More...]
Hung Jury in Boyd Case
After two days of testimony a jury was unable to come to a decision in the extortion case of Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd, Thursday in Criminal Court. Judge Andrew Freiberg had ruled earlier in the day on a motion from defense attorney Lee Davis to dismiss the charge of extortion. He charged the jury with considering the charge of attempted extortion. After five hours of deliberation the jury deadlocked. A new trial date could be set in early 2019. Boyd was indicted by the Hamilton … [Read More...]
Return to Ruin or Forward to the Future?
This election reminds me of a famous poem by Robert Frost called "The road not taken." Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; This election we have a clear cut choice, two distinct paths. We can elect names we know, Jim Bethune for Mayor and Denny Manning for council, or go with Bryan Williams for Mayor and possibly a candidate for council. Do we … [Read More...]