The Hamilton County Health Department regretfully reports three additional COVID-19 deaths on Friday, bringing the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths to 33. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to these families,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “We want to encourage our community to practice social distancing and wear masks in public. Community […]
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
In anticipation of heavier than normal traffic for the 4th of July holiday period, TDOT will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3rd through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6th to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. District 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement […]
HCHD and Hamilton County Schools Announce Potential COVID-19 Exposures at Two Graduations
The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with Hamilton County Schools, is notifying the community about potential COVID-19 exposures that occurred at the CSAS High School graduation, Friday,June 26, and Brainerd High School graduation, Saturday, June 27. Case investigations have revealed that each event had a person in attendance while in their infectious period. In […]
Health Department Cautions against Attending Gatherings or Working with Any COVID-19 Symptoms
Hamilton County Health Department data reveal that COVID-19 positive patients are coming into contact with more people than earlier in the pandemic. This is due in part to an increase in the number and size of public events where more people are present. Compounding this problem is that many people at these events are not […]
East Ridge Offices Closed Friday for Independence Day: Recycling Pickup on Thursday
On Friday, July 3, East Ridge offices and Library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. For those with recycling services, your recycling cans will be collected on Thursday, July 2. Please have your recycling can to the curb for collection this evening, Wednesday, July 1, in order to ensure it is collected. The […]
HCHD Announces Potential COVID-19 Exposures at Central and Hixson Graduations
The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with Hamilton County Schools, is notifying the community about potential COVID-19 exposures that occurred at the Central High School and Hixson High School graduations this past Saturday, June 27. Case investigations have revealed that each event had a person in attendance while in their infectious period. In both […]
Health Department Reports 30th Death of Hamilton County Resident, Asks for COVID-19 Prevention Protocols at July Fourth Events
The Health Department sadly reports the 30th COVID-19 death of a Hamilton County resident. The individual was a Black male in the 71-80 year age group and had underlying medical conditions. “The Health Department sends its condolences to the family,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “Each death further strengthens our resolve to work harder […]
TDOT: Lane Closures Halted for Holiday Weekend Travel
NASHVILLE – Road construction won’t slow motorists across Tennessee over the July 4th holiday. The Tennessee Department of Transportation will suspend all construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes beginning at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, July 3rd through 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6th to provide maximum roadway capacity for holiday travelers. “The coronavirus […]
Health Department Produces Informational COVID-19 Videos that are Now Available
On Sunday, the Hamilton County Health Department announced that it had created a series of informational videos it wants to share with people who have tested positive for COVID-19, their family members, and close contacts. Topics include information on if and when one should go tot he hospital. New videos are added on a regular […]
Health Department Reports on Recent COVID-19 Deaths
The Hamilton County Health Department regretfully reports four additional COVID-19 deaths since last Friday, bringing the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths to 28. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to these families,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “We want to encourage our community to continue wearing masks when out in public and […]
Free COVID-19 Testing at OLPH
There will be free testing for COVID-19 at OLPH on Wednesday, July 1. The testing will be done from 4 to 7 p.m. at the church located at 501 South Moore Road.
TDOT Roadway Activity Report
DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: Lane shifts are in place on I-24 EB and WB under the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, at North and South Terrace approaching the Belvoir Avenue Bridge, and on Germantown Road under the I-24 Bridge. Double […]
VIDEO: June 25 City Council Meeting
TDOT Projects Move Forward During COVID-19
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Despite altered work procedures designed to increase safety, the Tennessee Department of Transportation is pushing ahead on construction projects across the state. Reduced traffic over the past several weeks has also allowed TDOT crews to perform additional maintenance to interstates and state highways and make solid progress on projects in general across […]
TBI Releases Annual ‘Crime in Tennessee’ Report
NASHVILLE – On Wednesday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its 2019 ‘Crime in Tennessee’ publication, which details the volume and nature of crime, as reported by the state’s law enforcement agencies. The report compiles data submitted to TBI’s Tennessee Incident-Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the report’s findings: • The number of Group A offenses, […]
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