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 […]
City Reverses Position on Requiring Permit for ‘Liquor Referendum’ Sign
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 […]
Saturday Last Day of Early Voting
UPDATE: As of last Friday, 12,946 people in Hamilton County had taken advantage of early voting. That’s 8,157 more voters than in 2016, representing a 170 percent increase. Early voting for the state and federal primary contests began on Friday, July 17 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 1. Here are the early voting sites: Brainerd […]
‘Rising Star’ Carlin is New OLPH Principal
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 […]
Effort Underway to Gather Signatures for Liquor Store Referendum
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, […]
VIDEO: July 9 City Council Meeting
VIDEO: July 6 Beer Board Meeting
Topgolf Extends Hiring Event
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 […]
Health Department Reports Three Additional COVID-19 Deaths; Potential COVID-19 Exposure at County Courthouse
The Hamilton County Health Department regretfully reports three additional COVID-19 deaths on Friday, bringing the total number of Hamilton County resident deaths to 33. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to these families,” said Health Department Administrator Becky Barnes, “We want to encourage our community to practice social distancing and wear masks in public. Community […]
Beach Retires from ERFD
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 […]
VIDEO: June 25 City Council Meeting
Police to Implement ‘Community Care’ Program for Seniors
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 […]
VIDEO: June 11 City Council Meeting
ERPD Community Meeting Set for June 17 Has Been Postponed
This from Chief Stan Allen: Due to the State of Tennessee Governor’s Executive Order #38 which pertains to COVID-19 guidelines, in particular item 6d, the East Ridge Community and Senior Center cannot yet open for meetings and activities. After review of the Executive Order by City Manager Chris Dorsey, the Community Meeting for the East […]
VIDEO: June 5 City Council Budget Workshop
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