Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, along with local and state dignitaries, joined Bob Martino, the owner of the Red Wolves, in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the pro soccer team's stadium, Tuesday morning … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket for July 23
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 23. Court is held at City Hall and begins at 3 p.m. Jared Broome - Burglary, Suspended DL, Evading … [Read More...]
Gardenhire Appointed to Chair Electronic Health Records Task Force
NASHVILLE –State Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) has recently been appointed by Lt. Governor Randy McNally to serve as chairman of the Electronic Health Records Task Force. As Chairman, … [Read More...]
‘National Night Out’ Set for August 6
On Tuesday, August 6, starting at 6:30 p.m., the City of East Ridge and the East Ridge Police Department will be hosting a "National Night Out" event at East Ridge City Hall. Booths will be set up … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 19
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. July 17 Day Shift 3657 Ringgold Road: The complainant called to report he had lost his money in … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 18
The following information was compiled from "pass along" reports furnished by the East Ridge Police Department. July 16 Day Shift 3812 Altamira Drive: Police responded to an assault at a … [Read More...]
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Police Briefs for July 17
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. July 15 Day Shift 709 Summit Avenue: An unknown caller reported a fight between two (2) younger males. Police located the subjects, who both stated they were boxing in the yard when one of them took a solid punch, which resulted in a minor cut above his left eyebrow. 1913 Close Road: Police assisted East Ridge Fire Department personnel on a fire at this residence. … [Read More...]
Chattanooga Civil War Show & Sale at Camp Jordan Arena
American Digger Events is proud to announce the second annual Chattanooga Civil War Show & Sale, July 27 & 28, 2019 to be held at the Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, Tennessee. Over 200 tables of Civil War relics (including muskets and swords), WWI and WWII items, Native American artifacts, old coins and newspapers, artwork, metal detectors, books, and more will be on display to the public, with many items available for purchase. Buyers will also be set up at this event and many … [Read More...]
Police Briefs July 15
The following information was provided from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. July 11– Day Shift 1515 Merrill Street: The resident reported that she received a pop up on her computer stating there was a problem and to call 1-888-863-7127. She called the number and spoke to a person that identified themselves as John Collins. He claimed he was with Microsoft and remoted into her computer. He then stated that she needed to pay him money to fix the problem and became … [Read More...]
Fire Damages House on Close Road
This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: On July 15, at approximately 12:48 p.m. East Ridge Fire, Police and Puckett EMS were dispatched to a reported residential fire located at 1913 Close Rd. Upon arrival heavy smoke was reported coming from the structure. All occupants were reported to be out with one family pet inside. Photo courtesy of Brent McDonald Crews made an aggressive interior attack locating the fire in the kitchen area. Crews also located the family pet and … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests July 8-14
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from July 8-14. 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. CALDWELL, KATHERINE SUZANNE 1005 GREENS LAKE RD EAST RIDGE, 37412 Age at Arrest: 45 years old Arresting Agency: East Ridge SHOPLIFTING DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE SHOPLIFTING MATTHEWS, TARA MICHELLE … [Read More...]
Minutes from East Ridge Housing Commission Meetings
Editors Note: The following minutes are from the May, June and July meetings of the East Ridge Housing Commission. The East Ridge Housing Commission met pursuant to notice on May 1, 2019, 3:30 pm at East Ridge City Hall. Chairperson Winters called the meeting to order. Present were:Chairperson Winters, Boardmember Broome, Boardmember Stephens, Boardmember Wilson and City Attorney Litchford. Absent were: Boardmember Rogers Chairperson Winters led everyone in the Pledge of … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket for July 16
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, July 16. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Robert Berna - DUI/Petition to Revoke. Jared Broome - Burglary, Revoked DL, Evading, Possession Meth/PTR. Garin Gardner - Theft of Property. Dan Guerra-Madrigales - Aggravated Domestic. Michael Harrison - Criminal Impersonation. Dylan Jones - Unlawful Possession of Firearm, Possession Meth, Illegal U-Turn, Registration … [Read More...]
Architectural Plans for TopGolf filed with City
Heavy equipment stands idle on Friday at the site of what may become a TopGolf on Camp Jordan Parkway inside of the Jordan Crossing development. The idea of a TopGolf coming to East Ridge is more than just a rumor, as architectural plans for the wildly popular global sports/entertainment concern have been filed with East Ridge city officials. Three pages of plans listing the architect, general contractor, engineer, civil engineer, landscape architect, structural engineer, and lighting … [Read More...]
Seven Indicted in Drug Scheme Inside Silverdale
This from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department: On July 3, 2019, the Hamilton County Grand Jury handed down indictments on seven persons charging them with introducing and/or attempting to introduce illegal drugs into the Silverdale Detention Center located at 7609 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee. This crime was initially brought to the attention of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office on June 6, 2019 at approximately 7:00 pm. Sheriff's Detectives were called to … [Read More...]
Mayor Presents Ceremonial Groundbreaking Shovels to Council
East Ridge officials are still basking in the glory of the groundbreaking of the Red Wolves soccer stadium and on Thursday during the City Council meeting Mayor Brian Williams presented council members with shovels used during the ceremony earlier this week. "I hope you don't expect me to use this," Councilman Jacky Cagle said as he was holding the tool. Mayor Williams thanked the council for working with Red Wolves owner and developer Bob Martino in helping clear the way for the city to … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 11
The following information was provided from East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. July 9 Day Shift 4214 Ringgold Road: Complainant advised that on June 26th she accidentally threw away the new registration sticker to her vehicle. The woman was provided a complaint number to go receive a new registration sticker for her vehicle. 4214 Ringgold Road: Olivia Browner was served with a warrant while at the Hamilton County Jail. 728 Frawley Road: Dispatch … [Read More...]
Police Briefs July 9
The following information is courtesy of East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. July 8 Day Shift 4334 Ringgold Road: A complainant stated that when he was exiting the bank, he noticed a large dent with red paint transfer on the driver side rear quarter panel of his 2003 tan Mercury Grand Marquis. 730 Germantown Circle: An apartment resident parked his car in his assigned space at 10:00 am. He returned to the vehicle on Sunday at 7:00 am and discovered that his truck … [Read More...]
Tennis, Anyone?
Contributed photo _ Workers from Competition Athletic Services install the net on one of the tennis courts at ERHS on Tuesday. Tennis enthusiasts in East Ridge will have refurbished courts to play on, coinciding with the second week of Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. The four long-neglected tennis courts at East Ridge High School had new life breathed into them thanks to a $25,000 earmark from the City Council. The final stages of resurfacing work … [Read More...]
Police Briefs for July 8
The following information was provided by East Ridge Police Department "pass along" reports. July 03– Day Shift 6708 Ringgold Road: Simon Dube Jr., store manager, advised that a man dressed in female type clothing approached the counter around 7:42 am and asked the clerk for cigarettes. When the clerk turned his back on the suspect to retrieve them the suspect grabbed the two (2) cartons from the counter and left the store without paying for them. The suspect left in a silver Lexus … [Read More...]
TAWC Awards Grant to City
Supporting local organizations who address a watershed or source water protection need, Tennessee American Water has awarded the City of East Ridge an environmental grant. The project consists of removal of debris from the Spring and South Chickamauga Creeks and bank stabilization to prevent erosion. “We are pleased to support the City of East Ridge in bringing the community together to protect our creeks,” said Tennessee American Water President Darlene Williams. “One of our key values … [Read More...]