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City Offices Closed Monday for Memorial Day Holiday

May 22, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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.

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Blood Assurance Urging People to Donate Blood during ‘100 Deadliest Days of Summer’

May 21, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, SLIDER

Collegedale Police Arrest Hanna in Relation to 2024 Threats to Southern Adventist University

May 20, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

City Announces Blessing for Safe Haven Baby Box

May 19, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Community, FEATURED POSTS, News

Red Wolves Fall to Birmingham

May 17, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Guardrails being Installed on Belvoir ‘S’ Curves

May 13, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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McClendon Urges City Council to Value Residents over Commercial Expansion

May 13, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Dean Warns of Scam

May 12, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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CPD Investigating Grove Street Shooting

May 12, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

HCSO Investigating Threats Made to Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts

May 11, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Red Wolves Get Home Win

May 10, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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TBI Investigating CPD Officer-Involved Shooting

May 8, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

On Friday at approximately 10:30 a.m. Chattanooga Police responded to a domestic assault call between two parties. Officers spoke with one involved party. Police located the other party soon after in a parking lot in the 3200 block of Kellys Ferry Road. At approximately 11:40 a.m. shots were fired leaving one man dead. No officers […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

Red Wolves Fall to Boise on the Road

May 5, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

The Chattanooga Red Wolves fell to AC Boise, 2-1, in a USL League One match on the road on Saturday.  The Red Wolves will try to get back into the win column this Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium as it hosts Sarasota. Boise set the tone early in the 2nd minute with a powerful corner […]

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‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Drive on for May 9

May 5, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

Each year, letter carriers across the country head out on their routes on the second Saturday in May to collect donations of non-perishable food items to benefit local food pantries. Since launching in 1993, the National Association of Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive has grown into the nation’s largest one-day food drive, […]

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TBI Investigating CPD Officer-Involved Shooting

May 4, 2026 By Contributed Article Leave a Comment

  On Saturday  night at approximately 9:40, Chattanooga Police responded to a possible hostage situation call in the 2200 block of E 27th Street Ct. The caller reported a suspect on the second floor of an apartment complex who was reportedly armed and claiming to hold a hostage. When the first officers arrived, they located […]

Filed Under: Crime News, FEATURED POSTS, News

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