City of East Ridge officials announced today that due to issues surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, the East Ridge City Library is closing during the period which follows the Hamilton County Department of Education school closure calendar, which is currently from March 16-March 27.  Officials will continue to monitor the situation closely and make adjustments as […]

NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks remain open and free of charge for outdoor recreation as officials continue to monitor the impact of coronavirus in Tennessee. Time outdoors is proven to relieve stress and improve mental and physical health and is a way to maintain social distance. Local and state parks are useful destinations to find […]

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department asks that all residents cooperate fully with public health investigations and restricted movement orders that are being issued.Because there is yet no vaccine or medications for this virus, these restricted movement orders, along with social distancing and everyday actions to protect yourself, are the only things that can protect our […]

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department wants citizens to be aware of possible exposures to a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19). If you attended any events at St. Paul Episcopal Church (located at 305 W. Seventh St., Chattanooga) between the dates of February 23, 2020 and March 13, 2020, you need to be aware of a […]

This from East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen.: As our community continues to feel the increased impact of the coronavirus, the East Ridge Police Department feels it is important to share with you what we are doing to help ensure the health and safety of our citizens and first responders. To this end, the department […]

This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: As other fire departments in our area, and as the Chattanooga Fire Department has stated, The East Ridge Fire Rescue Department wants the public to know that in the midst of the current state of emergency due to COVID-19 concerns, our firefighters remain ready at both of […]

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced updated case management protocol regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a continued effort to keep communities informed while also maintaining patient privacy. “TDH will release counties of residence for all confirmed cases, but will not include further identifying factors like age or gender as we balance […]

CHATTANOOGA, Tn. – USL League One has decided today to temporarily suspend preseason activities and the start of the 2020 regular season for a minimum of two weeks. “It was very clear from our Championship and League One owners that the health and safety of players, fans and staff was their top priority,” said USL […]

Hamilton County schools will close for the next two weeks in an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19. The following is a statement on the Hamilton County Schools Website: Over the last 24 hours, there has been a change in tone around the coronavirus, as the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic; at […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Watch for trucks entering and exiting project. Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Traffic should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursdays nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following locations: I-75 NB MM […]