The City of East Ridge is pleased to announce the opening of the East Ridge Splash Pad for the 2026 summer season beginning Monday, June 1. Located behind the Pioneer Frontier Playground and East Ridge Community Center at 1515 Tombras Avenue, the Splash Pad provides a free, family-friendly recreational amenity for residents and visitors looking […]
Red Wolves Shutout Richmond in USL League One Soccer
The Chattanooga Red Wolves blanked the Richmond Kickers, 5-0, Wednesday in USL League One action at CHI Memorial Stadium. The win moves the Red Wolves to 3-3-1 on the year and are currently 10th in the league standings. Rain or shine, it’s game time. There were puddles on the pitch and pressure in the air, […]
Wamp’s Proposed FY 2027 Budget Exceeds $1 Billion
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Wednesday, presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget to the Hamilton County Commission, focused on public safety, infrastructure, workforce development, and responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars—all without raising taxes despite inflationary pressures and rising healthcare costs. “This budget includes investments in public safety, roads, and county employees while continuing to […]
Suspect in Hwy 58 Shooting Arrested
The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a suspect in connection with the homicide of a 27-year-old that occurred on May 3 in the 4600 block of Highway 58. CPD’s Homicide Unit charged 19-year-old Nicalos Moore (DOB 09/18/2006) with First Degree Murder and two counts of Tampering with Evidence. Moore is in custody at the Hamilton County Jail […]
City Offices Closed Monday for Memorial Day Holiday
The City of East Ridge offices and Library will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. All properties scheduled for Monday garbage pick-up will be collected on Tuesday, May 26. To ensure prompt service, please make sure to place your trash carts at the curb the night before your scheduled pickup date.
Blood Assurance Urging People to Donate Blood during ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’
As Tennessee enters the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer,” Blood Assurance is urging people to donate blood, platelets, and plasma now and throughout the summer to help prevent a seasonal donor shortage from threatening local hospital supplies. Blood Assurance is already facing a shortage of donors, and summer can make the problem worse. The period […]
Collegedale Police Arrest Hanna in Relation to 2024 Threats to Southern Adventist University
COLLEGEDALE _ The Collegedale Police Department arrested former Southern Adventist University student 26-year-old, Michael Whitfield Hanna, in April 2026, following an extensive investigation into a series of threatening communications sent to the university and law enforcement personnel. The investigation began in May 2024, when Southern Adventist University’s Campus Safety reported multiple anonymous emails and an […]
City Announces Blessing for Safe Haven Baby Box
The City of East Ridge is proud to announce the official blessing and unveiling ceremony for the City’s new Safe Haven Baby Box, located at East Ridge Fire Rescue Station 1, at 4214 Ringgold Road. In partnership with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, the City will host the public ceremony on Friday, May 22, at 11:00 […]
Red Wolves Fall to Birmingham
With the score knotted at 1-1 at the end of stoppage time, the Red Wolves fell to Birmingham, 3-2, in a penalty shootout, Saturday in USL Cup Action at CHI Memorial Stadium. As the shootout began, Omar Hernandez, Matt Bentley, Josh Ramos, Matt Acosta, and Yanis Lelin were called forward. Acosta and Lelin delivered on […]
Guardrails being Installed on Belvoir ‘S’ Curves
The City of East Ridge advises residents and motorists of planned roadway safety improvements scheduled to take place on Thursday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Belvoir Avenue between Fountain Avenue and Belvoir Circle. This work includes the installation of approximately 400 linear feet of guardrail along the northbound shoulder of […]
McClendon Urges City Council to Value Residents over Commercial Expansion
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council will vote on the rezoning request for Swope Drive. Over the last week, I’ve heard from residents who have lived in East Ridge for 10, 20, and even 47 years. They are frustrated, disappointed, and honestly feel betrayed. Betrayed by the feeling that residents come second to business […]
Dean Warns of Scam
Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk Vince Dean is warning citizens about yet another scam targeting those incarcerated and their family members. “I was advised this morning, by one of the Sessions Court judges that defendants are saying that they, and in some cases their family members, are being contacted by a company claiming to be […]
CPD Investigating Grove Street Shooting
On Monday, at 5:59 p.m., Chattanooga Police officers were dispatched to a person shot in the 1200 block of Grove Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old male victim with non-fatal gunshot wounds. Hamilton County EMS transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. CPD Homicide and Crime Scene responded to investigate and secure […]
HCSO Investigating Threats Made to Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
On Monday morning, a call to the Hamilton County 911 Communications District reporting an active threat at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts prompted a large-scale law enforcement response. The school’s assigned Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office school resource deputy immediately assessed the situation and determined there was no credible threat. The origin of the […]
Red Wolves Get Home Win
The Chattanooga Red Wolves claimed a decisive 4-1 victory over Sarasota Paradise, Saturday evening at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL Cup Tournament action. The Wolves will try to keep the momentum going next Saturday, as they host Birmingham Legion. The tension before the game was palpable as the shadow of three successive losses weighed on […]