The East Ridge High School football program celebrated with its annual awards ceremony in the gym, Wednesday evening. At the end of the festivities, Johnny Jones Sr., a businessman with roots in our … [Read More...]
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April 19 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." April 15– Day Shift 4339 Ringgold Road (arrest): Police conducted a traffic stop at this location which resulted in Rachell … [Read More...]
UPDATED: Weekend Closure Set for I-24 over Germantown Road
UPDATE: Contractor Bell and Associates Construction has completed construction of a new bridge on I-24 East over Germantown Road before 7 p.m. on Sunday evening. I-24 East and West have been reopened … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for April 20
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, April 20. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Wayne Bettelyoun - Possession Controlled … [Read More...]
VIDEO: April 15 IDB Meeting
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VIDEO: April 15 City Council Workshop Regarding Liquor Store Lottery
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TDOT Roadway Activity Report
District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY The tunnel cleaning of the McCallie Tunnel on US-11(US-64, SR-2), the Stringers Ridge Tunnel on US-127(SR-8), and the Bachman Tubes on US-41 (US-76, S.R.8): On Wednesday April 21st from 8 PM-6 AM, the contractor will have a flagging operation at the McCallie Tunnels as they clean this tunnel. Also, the same night after cleaning the McCallie tunnels, the contractor will close the Stringer Ridge Tunnels as they clean the tunnels. At this location, there will be a signed … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for April 16
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." April 14 Day Shift 1417 St Thomas Street (trespassing): Motel 6 staff called concerning a man and woman living in their car in the back parking lot for the last two days. Officers made contact with Stephen H. and Misty H. in the car. The man said the car's key was broke and was waiting to find someone to repair it. Police assisted by pushing the car off the lot and into the parking lot of the next door gas station. … [Read More...]
VIDEO: April 12 Housing Commission Meeting
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Westbound East Ridge Tunnel on Ringgold Road Reopened
Tunnels Now Open in Both Directions of Travel TDOT contract crews from GeoStabilization International, LLC have completed the permanent repairs to the slope near the tunnels in East Ridge at the site of a recent mudslide, and the westbound tunnel is now open to traffic. TDOT maintenance crews will work on the ditch line at the base of the slope in the future, but that will be done on a weekday during non-peak hours and require only a temporary closure. Crews from GSI will still be in the area … [Read More...]
ER Parks and Rec Recipient of DosBros ‘Spirit Night’ Promotion
DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill in East Ridge has selected East Ridge Parks and Recreation Department as their special “Spirit Night” promotion recipient. On Tuesday, April 20, the restaurant will donate 30 percent of all proceeds to the East Ridge Parks and Recreation Department to aid in funding for the city’s special youth and adult programs. “The city greatly appreciates the support of DosBros to the community with their Spirit Night promotions,” said Adam Wilson, Director of East Ridge Parks … [Read More...]
April 15 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from ERPD "pass along reports." April 14 Day Shift 21-004992- 941 Spring Creek Road (Parkridge East)- Theft- Police responded to an auto theft complaint. On arrival police met with the reporting party. He advised Tammy Sherrill took his 2005 Ford Ranger from the parking lot of the hospital without his permission. The victim stated that the incident occurred shortly after he arrived at the hospital on April 12. He also stated Sherrill occasionally borrowed … [Read More...]
Members of Chattanooga Symphony to Perform at Camp Jordan Park
The Chattanooga Symphony will be hosting two free concerts in Camp Jordan Park this week. According to a press release, both performances will be at the Kitchen Pavilion, The symphony's String Quartet will perform on Thursday evening at 7 p.m., while the Wind Quintet will perform on Saturday at 4 p.m. Officials said the song selection is still being finalized, but each concert will be about an hour long. Programs with the song listings will be available at this link prior to the … [Read More...]
HCHD and Southern Adventist University Partner to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine
The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with Southern Adventist University, will offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to 1,000 individuals who make an appointment, this Sunday, April 18, at the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists. This community event is free and open to the public by appointment. “We are grateful to partner with Southern Adventist University to offer COVID-19 vaccine in the Collegedale community,” says Hamilton County Health Department Administrator Becky … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for April 14
The following information was compiled ERPD "pass along reports." April 12 Day Shift 21-004944- 815 Poindexter Avenue- Delayed Vehicle Burglary- The complainant called to report his vehicle was entered sometime around Saturday. When police spoke with the complainant he advised he mistakenly left his 2009 Toyota Tacoma unlocked overnight and the next day found his glove compartment was open. He then realized his work briefcase was missing along with his laptop. 21-004945- 3629 Ringgold Road (Food … [Read More...]
ERPD Promotes ‘Hands Free Tennessee’
Program Part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month The East Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote “Hands Free Tennessee” during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout the month of April, ERPD will increase education and enforcement to reduce distracted-driving crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Since January 1, there have been 81 crashes in East Ridge involving distracted drivers resulting in 17 injuries and thousands of … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for April 13
The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 10 – Day Shift 4214 Ringgold Road (child abuse): A coordinator with Hamilton County Virtual School, reported suspected child abuse. She stated the school had received an alert through a computer program showing emails of alleged abuse. She stated she and the school counselor have already submitted a report to CPS. (21-004840) 3725 Fountain Avenue (theft): The complainant reported … [Read More...]
Health Department Announces “Instant Appointment” Availability
For First Dose COVID-19 Vaccine, Beginning April 13 The Hamilton County Health Department will allow unfilled first dose vaccination appointments at all of their vaccination sites to serve as “instant appointments” beginning tomorrow, April 13. This change will not affect wait times for those with pre-scheduled appointments. People with appointments will be seen in their scheduled time slots. People who live, work or attend school in Hamilton County will be able to drive up to one of the Health … [Read More...]
April 12 Police Briefs
The following information was compiled from "pass along reports" provided by the East Ridge Police Department. April 08 –Day Shift 6105 Ringgold Rd(Pedestrian Struck/Fight 21-004731): Police responded to a pedestrian struck in front of Popeye’s. En route to the call the pedestrian and the driver of the vehicle became involved in a physical altercation. After viewing cellphone footage of the incident it was determined both parties were mutual combatants. Both parties refused to … [Read More...]
Hunters for the Hungry Provides 569,000 Servings of Protein to Tennesseans
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program ended this season providing more than 569,000 servings of lean protein to Tennesseans in need. Hunters for the Hungry feeds Tennessee families and children in need by providing hunger relief organizations—such as local food banks and soup kitchens—with venison donated by generous deer hunters. Since 1998, the program has collected and shared more than 8.2 million servings of venison to Tennessee’s hungriest. This season, … [Read More...]
New Food City Coming to East Ridge
To be Built on Site of Old Bowling Alley on Ringgold Road ABINGDON, VA – Earlier today, company officials announced plans to construct a new Food City and Gas N’ Go on Ringgold Road in East Ridge. The 54,000-square-foot supermarket will serve as a replacement for the existing location and is expected to open early Summer of 2022. “We’re extremely proud to partner with the City of East Ridge on this partnership in the Border Region District to convert a somewhat blighted piece of property into … [Read More...]