On Thursday during its final meeting in May, the East Ridge City Council began by honoring an employee and ended by honoring taxpayers. Carol Courtney, was honored by the East Ridge Police Department on her retiring after 29 years of service as a crossing guard. The ERPD’s Lt. Daniel Stephenson, presented “Captain” Courtney with a […]
East Ridge Observes Memorial Day with Annual Ceremony
On Monday, May 27, beginning at 1:30 p.m., the Annual East Ridge Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Pioneer Frontier Park, located beside East Ridge City Hall. This annual tradition honors those that have served in any branch of the military who died while on active duty. The William E. Blair Post 95 of […]
County Officials Make Case for Increased Schools Budget
About two dozen interested citizens attended a budget information session hosted by Hamilton County School Board member Tucker McClendon, Tuesday evening at East Ridge High School. The school board recently passed a $443 million budget for fiscal year 2019-20, an increase of $34 million over the previous year. The additional request would in part fund […]
Hermoine is ‘Pet of the Week’
Meet Hermoine! Hermoine is roughly 2-3 years old, up to date on all vaccinations and heart worm negative! Hermoine loves to take walks and isn’t bad on leash either! Hermoine came to ERAS as stray, and has warmed up to the Officers rather quickly!! If you are looking for a loving energetic pup then look […]
Boyd Says Numbers Don’t Add Up During Community Meeting
District 8 Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd met with some of his constituents Thursday night at the Community Center to provide the real numbers behind why he is opposed to a proposed tax increase for education. Boyd said the numbers provided by the Hamilton County Board of Education (HCBE) to encourage support of its $34 […]
The Waverly Back in Business
After closing down the Waverly Motel last week in an emergency meeting due to serious codes and fire safety infractions, the East Ridge Housing Commission voted, 4-1, Monday to allow the troubled business to resume operations. “You’ve been pro-active,” housing commissioner Earl Wilson told Waverly officials after making a motion to allow the business to […]
City Hammers The Waverly
On Wednesday during an emergency called meeting, the East Ridge Housing Commission suspended the operation of the Waverly Motel due to numerous code and fire safety violations. “(The Waverly) has been neglected for a long time,” Housing Commission Chairman Jim Winters said to Rashan Patel, the general manager of the motel. “I think it’s a […]
IDB Approves Incentive Packages for Red Wolves, Candlewood Suites
On Tuesday, the East Ridge Industrial Development Board approved development agreements with the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC and the developer of a Candlewood Suites. The development agreements would provide incentives to both organizations in the form of state tax increment money from the Border Region Act. The Border Region Act allows the City to keep […]
Red Wolves to Build Stadium in East Ridge
Bob Martino, the owner of the Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer team, announced on Thursday that East Ridge will be home to the USL team’s new stadium. During a press conference outside East Ridge City Hall Martino said that he wants to break ground on the new state-of-the-art stadium located just off Spring Creek Road as […]
April’s ‘Meet the Mayor’ Synopsis
The following report was written by East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams. It is a synopsis of the “Meet the Mayor” event on April 13 at Life Care Center of East Ridge. City Manager Hiring: I am very excited to have Mr. Dorsey as our City Manager. I am confident that he will be a great […]
Officials Delay Opening of Ball Fields at Camp Jordan
The City of East Ridge issued a press release Monday morning announcing the recreational play of softball and baseball will be delayed this spring. The press release cites bad weather, including a lightning strike of a facility under construction, as the predominant factor in the construction delays. The entire press release follows: The baseball / […]
Officials Express Support for Red Wolves Soccer Complex in CJ Park
The East Ridge City Council recently approved unanimously a resolution to request removal of use restrictions on five acres of land within Camp Jordan Park that are currently protected as part of a Federal Land and Water Conservation program dating back to the 1970s. The Council’s decision was approved in light of the recent announcement […]
Council Paves Way for Red Wolves Practice Facility in Camp Jordan
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council passed a measure bringing professional soccer one step closer to becoming a reality in Camp Jordan Park. Resolution 2927 authorizes the mayor and city manager to undertake a process called “conversion” for five acres of the park that would become a training facility for the Chattanooga Red Wolves […]
Firefighters Train on Engine Pump
The East Ridge Fire Department is currently engaging in training some of its firefighters in engine pump training. Fire Chief Mike Williams said that during day four of training the focus was on commercial set-ups, relay pumping and supply pumping. “Beautiful weather for great training,” Chief Williams said via the East Ridge Fire and Rescue […]
Factory Brand Outlet Opens in Osborne Shopping Center
When East Ridge resident Jay Anderson decided to open a retail clothing business he told his business partner that he knew exactly where he wanted to locate it. “We ultimately want to open up several, “Anderson said Monday from sales floor of Factory Brand Outlet. “We wanted the first store here because it’s home.” Factory […]
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