In anticipation of this week’s July 4th festivities, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following safety reminders to ensure the citizens of Hamilton County enjoy a safe and meaningful holiday. The safe discharge of fireworks is allowed for residents who live within the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. However, if you […]
Champy’s Coming to East Ridge
Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken is coming to East Ridge. City officials and Champy’s owners, Seth and Crissy Champion, announced on Friday that the new store, the third in the greater Chattanooga area, will be built at 6515 Ringgold Road; the former location of a Shoney’s and most recently a fireworks business. “We’re really excited […]
ERPD Officer Receives Award
Officer Stacy Lively of the East Ridge Police Department received the Dr. Wade B. McCamey Leadership award during graduation ceremonies for Class 112 of the Walters State Regional Basic Law Enforcement Academy. From left are Nathan Antrican, assistant professor of criminal justice, Lively, Lieutenant Josh Creel of the East Ridge Police Department, and Jacob Vaught, […]
Red Wolves Rezoning Passes on First Reading
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council passed on first reading an ordinance that would rezone a large tract of property east of Spring Creek Road, paving the way for construction of a soccer stadium and commercial district. There was little discussion on the issue that last week cleared the hurdle of the city’s planning […]
TBI Releases ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2018’
NASHVILLE – On Monday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two publications, detailing the volume and nature of hate crime in Tennessee and violence directed toward the state’s law enforcement officers. Among the findings of ‘Tennessee Hate Crime 2018’: · Overall, the number of incidents indicated as bias-motivated increased by 1.0%. · Property-crime related offenses accounted for 24.9%, […]
ERPD Arrests June 3-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from June 3-9. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. CHAMBERS, TIMOTHY JAMES STATELINE ROAD […]
UPDATED: Red Wolves Development Clears Planning Commission
UPDATE: The story contains links to detailed technical information from the Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency concerning the rezoning of the 60 acres for purposes of developing the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC stadium and mixed-use development. Click on the links below: http://eastridgetn.gov/getattachment/News/Red-Wolves-Development-Approved-by-Planning-Commis/Red-Wolves-development-Planning-Commission-2019-0603-att-2-(1).pdf.aspx http://eastridgetn.gov/getattachment/f96ccb8c-3fdf-4bba-999e-eedc6d2fdae8/Red-Wolves-development-Planning-Commission-2019-0603-(1).pdf.aspx One down … 99 to go. On Monday, the East Ridge Planning […]
Optimists Are Hooked on Fishing Rodeo
The fish were biting at Dickert Pond inside Camp Jordan Park, Saturday morning, as the East Ridge Optimist Club put on its 7th Annual Fishing Rodeo. “So far I’ve caught four,” said young Adalyn McClendon, who was brought to the event by her grandfather, Phil Wooten. “The biggest one has been two pounds.” The event […]
Council Takes First In-Depth Look at Proposed Budget
For more than two hours the mayor and council, along with City Manager Chris Dorsey and staff, pored over the proposed East Ridge city budget, Friday afternoon during a workshop at City Hall. After all the questions – mostly by Councilman Jacky Cagle – and explanations by staff, the mayor and council made no attempt […]
UPDATED: ERAS Announces Indefinite Waiving of Adoption Fees
UPDATE: On Monday, Crystal Reno, the supervisor of East Ridge Animal Services Department, said the facility is still full of dogs waiting for adoption. As a result, any adoption fees will continue to be waived until the census in the facility is down. “There are some great dogs here that are waiting for their ‘furever’ […]
Budget Workshop Scheduled for Friday
The East Ridge City Council will hold a budget workshop on Friday, May 31 at City Hall on Tombras Avenue, according to a notice on the front door of City Hall. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., and the public is invited. Last Thursday, City Manager Chris Dorsey reviewed the proposed $13.88 […]
Council Gets First Glimpse of Proposed 2019-20 Budget
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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