The Hamilton County Health Department reports an additional COVID-19 death and increases in positive cases. The 37th death was a white non-Hispanic male between 61-70 years with underlying medical conditions. “Our sympathies go out to the family of the deceased, and we wish a speedy recovery to all our active cases,” said Health Department Administrator […]
Mask-uerade
The definition of masquerade is “a false show or pretense”. I think that’s exactly what the mask mandate/debate has created. If wearing masks (i.e. sock material, dirty t-shirt, 3M dust mask, bandana, etc.) is so darn effective, then why didn’t we do this initially rather than shutting down our society for two months. Restaurants were […]
VIDEO: July 9 City Council Meeting
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: July 6 Beer Board Meeting
Sheriff Hammond Statement on Enforcement of Mandatory Mask Order
Sheriff Jim Hammond is offering the following statement regarding county officials’ mask mandate and the sheriff’s office’s enforcement efforts. “In light of the alarming increase of COVID-19 cases we are seeing in Hamilton County, I support the County Mayor’s efforts to slow the spread of this virus,” Hammond said in a press release. “While the […]
Health Department Announces COVID-19 Exposure at the Hicks-Herring Wedding at the Collegedale Commons
The Hamilton County Health Department announces a COVID-19 exposure at the Hicks-Herring wedding held on June, 27, at the Collegedale Commons, 4950 Swinyar Drive, in Collegedale. The rehearsal dinner was held at the same location on June 26. Several people that attended the wedding have tested positive for COVID-19. The Health Department recommends being tested […]
Health Department Reports Three Additional COVID-19 Deaths; Potential COVID-19 Exposure at County Courthouse
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 […]
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