At a news conference on Monday afternoon at the Community Center, East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert played three different audio recordings of conversations he had with County Commissioner Tim Boyd that are the basis for an extortion charge having been brought by a Hamilton County Grand Jury. The phone conversations happened between Feb. 16 and […]
Lambert to Release Audio Tape of Boyd ‘Threats’
East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert said Friday afternoon during a press conference at the Hamilton County Courthouse that he will release copies of an audio tape of Commissioner Tim Boyd threatening him during telephone conversations in February. Lambert said the audio tapes may be made available during a noon press conference at the East Ridge […]
City Letter Sent to 2,500 People Concerning Redevelopment Map
Several thousand East Ridge residents and property owners were surprised when they received a letter from the City of East Ridge on Thursday informing them their property was in a redevelopment boundary. The letter, officials said, went out to 2,500 people informing them of an “Open House Community Meeting” scheduled for May 3 at City […]
City Continues to Struggle with “Extended Stay” Issue
East Ridge officials continue to struggle with regulating “extended stay” motels in the city. Kenny Custer, the city’s Director of Community Services and its chief building official, briefed members of the planning commission on proposed amendments to an ordinance which regulates the number of days in which a patron may stay in a hotel/motel in […]
Pioneer Frontier May Get $1 Million Upgrade
Representative from PlayCore met with an advisory committee and interested East Ridge citizens to discuss plans to upgrade Pioneer Frontier playground, Monday evening at the Community Center. Fred Wiechmann, a principal at PlayCore, rolled out a “pioneer themed” version of what the upgraded playground made of high-tech materials, and a new splash pad water feature […]
Special Beer Permit Granted to Sell Beer in Camp Jordan
There will be “beer in the park” come the end of April. The East Ridge City Council approved its first-ever temporary special events beer permit, Thursday night during its regular meeting at City Hall. Tattanooga Tatto Expo will sell beer during its event in Camp Jordan Arena on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 20 thru […]
Police Investigating Sunday Night Drive-by Shooting
East Ridge police are investigating a drive-by shooting on Sunday night in the Oakdale, Marion Avenue area. According to a press release, officers were dispatched to the 1300 block of Altamaha just before 10 p.m. The victim, 47-year-old Brad Weir, said that he was in the backyard of his home with his dog when he […]
ERPD Honors Johnson Upon Retirement
Detective J.C. Johnson called it a career, Friday afternoon, after almost 40 years of service to the East Ridge Police Department. Well, almost 40 years. “I’ve got nine more working days so please, everyone behave,” Johnson told those gathered in the courtroom at City Hall to pay him homage during a retirement party. During a […]
Sweetbay Apartments Avoid Wrecking Ball
The management and owners of the Sweetbay Apartments, what many longtime residents of East Ridge remember as the Thripence, has 30 days in which to take action to update more than two dozen units or the City will move forward with demands for demolition. During a hearing before the East Ridge Housing Commission Monday evening, […]
Housing Authority ‘Reaffirms’ Map, Tables Redevelopment Plan
The East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority modified and “reaffirmed” its boundary map and reviewed a redevelopment document, Wednesday morning during a meeting at City Hall. Housing authority attorney Mark Litchford told the board that Commissioner Ruth Braly pointed out a small tract of land northwest of the Welcome Center on Interstate 75, and bordering […]
Planning Commission Approves Townhouses on Boyd Street
The East Ridge Planning Commission approved rezoning two lots on Boyd Street for the construction of a four-unit townhouse development, Monday during its regular monthly meeting at City Hall. Local developers Robert Hudgens and James Anderson want to build four townhouses on the property at 1420 and 1422 Boyd Street, which is currently zoned single […]
Council Gives OK to Move Forward with $2.3 Million in Borrowing for Camp Jordan
The East Ridge City Council gave its blessing for City Manager Scott Miller to move forward in borrowing $2.3 million to upgrade Camp Jordan, Thursday evening in its regularly scheduled meeting. A resolution was unanimously passed authorizing Miller to begin the process of obtaining the money through the Tennessee Municipal Bond Fund. Miller said the […]
Legislation Seeks to End Emissions Testing
NASHVILLE – Legislation that would end mandatory emissions tests for vehicles in Tennessee has been filed in the Tennessee General Assembly.Senate Bill 2656, sponsored by Senator Bo Watson (R-Hixson), Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) and Representative Mike Carter (R-Ooltewah), would apply toHamilton, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson or Wilson Counties where the test is still required prior […]
Chauncey New Planning Commission Chairman
The East Ridge Planning Commission met Monday night at City Hall with new Chairman Mike Chauncey taking over for Mayor Brent Lambert who stepped aside for the second time in three months. Lambert, who has been the chairman of the commission since its inception six years ago, resigned his chairmanship and appointed Casey Tuggle on […]
New Fire Hall Officially Dedicated
East Ridge elected officials, firefighters and citizens gathered together Thursday morning for the grand opening on ERFD’s Station No. 2 on St. Thomas Street. “In the fire service, instead of a ribbing cutting we do a hose uncoupling,” Fire Chief Mike Williams said as he and Mayor Brent Lambert uncoupled a 2 and one-half-inch fire […]
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