The Hamilton County Health Department is excited to announce their new testing location at Alstom Plant,1119 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga, TN 37402. COVID-19 testing will begin Monday, August 3 from 7-11 AM and run daily through the end of September. The site is free and open to the public. No appointment necessary. With school soon starting […]

Fire damaged 10 units of an apartment complex on Dorroh Lane, Friday morning, officials said. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters were dispatched to 100 Dorrah Ln. at 8:23 on an apartment fire. When firefighters arrived, heavy smoke and fire was coming from the building with two people trapped on a second […]

Local leaders met Tuesday morning to dedicate the naming of a section of  Ringgold Road in honor of the late Rev. Billy Dean. At the urging of local business owner, Buster Raymer, a section of the state highway was named after Rev. Dean, noting his commitment to the City of East Ridge.  Rev. Dean was […]

Less than 24 hours after East Ridge codes enforcement officials told a man that he was required to purchase a permit for his temporary sign  advocating for a referendum which would allow liquor stores to operate within the city, officials have reversed the decision. Earl Wilson, who for the better part of two weeks has […]

From the time Caroline Carlin arrived on the campus of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) just one year ago, she had a plan to promote educational excellence as the Academic Dean. Caroline embraces a healthy tension between collaboration and challenge. As Caroline completes her doctorate degree, she has had widespread exposure to 21st-century pedagogy […]

A local politically involved man is collecting signatures to allow voters to decide if liquor can be sold within the city of East Ridge. Earl Wilson, who serves on several boards in the city, has set up shop at 5740 Ringgold Road, the old Golden Gallon and most recently a Goodwill Store drop off site, […]

Topgolf Entertainment Group, a global sports and entertainment community, will be conducting hiring events for their new location scheduled to open soon in East Ridge. Interviews for front of house (i.e. guest service positions), and heart of house (i.e. kitchen) positions as well as Facility and Porter Team Members will be extended and held from […]

This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, who posted this information on the City of East Ridge Fire and Rescue Facebook page. Today we celebrate the last shift of a firefighter. Lt. Len Beach has been a good servant to our community for over 26 1/2 years. Len brought experience and wisdom to us […]

The East Ridge Police Department is beginning a new program aimed at its senior citizens. A press release about the program states that almost 20 percent of East Ridge citizens are 65 or older. The program’s goal is to work in conjunction with seniors within our community to address their needs and improve their quality […]