This from officials with the East Ridge Optimist Club: This Saturday June 22, 2019 is our 5th annual car show for kids. All proceeds are used to fund our community projects. Please, come out and see some fine cars. Note, this is inside the arena and admission is free. Also, we are currently promoting our […]
Three Red Wolves named to USL League One Team of the Week
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC goalkeeper Alex Mangels, midfielder Ami Pineda and forward Sito Seoane have been named to the USL League One Team of the Week for Week 12 of the league’s inaugural 2019 season. All three played key roles in the Red Wolves’ first road victory in team history on Saturday, contributing to the 2-0 […]
ERPD Officer Receives Award
Officer Stacy Lively of the East Ridge Police Department received the Dr. Wade B. McCamey Leadership award during graduation ceremonies for Class 112 of the Walters State Regional Basic Law Enforcement Academy. From left are Nathan Antrican, assistant professor of criminal justice, Lively, Lieutenant Josh Creel of the East Ridge Police Department, and Jacob Vaught, […]
Red Wolves Rezoning Passes on First Reading
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council passed on first reading an ordinance that would rezone a large tract of property east of Spring Creek Road, paving the way for construction of a soccer stadium and commercial district. There was little discussion on the issue that last week cleared the hurdle of the city’s planning […]
Metro Ideas Project Announces School Budget Calculator Ahead of Commission Vote
Metro Ideas Project announced its calculator to help Hamilton County residents estimate their property taxes under the proposed FY2020 School Board budget while accounting for unfunded items left out of the proposal. VIEW THE PROJECT: https://metroideas.org/projects/hcde-tax-calculator/ The budget calculator helps residents understand the personal impact of the proposed $34 million increase requested by the Hamilton County […]
TBI Releases ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2018’
NASHVILLE – On Monday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two publications, detailing the volume and nature of hate crime in Tennessee and violence directed toward the state’s law enforcement officers. Among the findings of ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2018’: · Overall, the number of incidents indicated as bias-motivated increased by 1.0%. · Property-crime related offenses accounted for 24.9%, […]
Uselton Graduates from FBI Academy
Officials with the East Ridge Police Department announced Monday that Lt. Clint Uselton, Patrol Commander for the department recently graduated from the FBI National Academy. In a press release, Assistant Police Chief Stan Allen said that Lt. Uselton graduated from the 276th session on June 7. Lt. Uselton was among 255 law enforcement executives from […]
TBI Asking for Public’s Help; Nellsch May be Connected to Additional Crimes
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Clarksville Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in an ongoing investigation into a man who may be connected to more than the one crime for which he already faces charges. At the request of 19th District Attorney General John Carney, TBI Agents joined the investigation into […]
Auto Burglary Suspects Arrested
According to a press release from the East Ridge Police Department, two men have been arrested in connection with recent auto burglaries. Assistant Chief Stan Allen released the following information on Thursday morning: On Wednesday, June 05, 2019 at 6:10 AM East Ridge Police were dispatched to the 3600 block of Weldon Drive for a […]
The Lost Cajun Restaurant is Coming to East Ridge
COVINGTON, LA – The Lost Cajun, a family-friendly restaurant focused on authentic Cajun food and southern hospitality, has announced a new location near Chattanooga in East Ridge. This will be the third restaurant currently under development in the Volunteer State and is slated to open in fall 2019. Founded by Louisiana-native Raymond “Griff” Griffin, The […]
Warm Weather Insect Advisory
The combination of increasingly warmer weather, people getting outside to enjoy it, and rising insect populations brings potential for insect-borne diseases, also called vector-borne diseases. The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department offers these precautions so residents can protect themselves, their families, neighbors, and pets. “We encourage our residents to get outside and be active this year,” […]
East Ridge Observes Memorial Day with Annual Ceremony
On Monday, May 27, beginning at 1:30 p.m., the Annual East Ridge Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Pioneer Frontier Park, located beside East Ridge City Hall. This annual tradition honors those that have served in any branch of the military who died while on active duty. The William E. Blair Post 95 of […]
Sorrells Named New Principal at ERHS
The following information is from the Hamilton County Department of Education Website. Crystal Sorrells will be the new principal of East Ridge High School in the Missionary Ridge Learning Community. Since 2015, Sorrells has served as the principal at Tyner Middle Academy. Sorrells is a twenty-year veteran in education with experience as an administrator at […]
UPDATE: Missing Child Found
UPDATE: On Friday, May 24, 2019 at 6:50 am, Hamilton County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of Boy Scout Road and Moses Road on a report by a citizen advising they observed Matias Martinez with the missing child, Octavia Afiya Shaw. Deputies immediately responded and upon arrival at 6:53 am, took Martinez into […]
‘Meet the Mayor’ Synopsis
The following is a synopsis of the “Meet the Mayor” event at Local Coffee of East Ridge on May 11. City Manager Hiring: As you know Mr. Dorsey started this past Monday, May 6th. We are very happy and excited to have Mr. Dorsey as our City Manager. We have had a very interactive week […]
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