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 […]
Council Briefed on Success of NCF
It was the feel good moment of the year at the East Ridge City Council meeting, Thursday night, as Mimi Lowery briefed the board on what the Needy Child Fund had accomplished over the holidays. Lowery, the chairperson of the NCF board of directors, informed the council that 160 children and 56 families essentially had […]
Thongnopnua Seeking Democratic Nomination for House District 30
Several dozen people gathered Thursday morning at Pioneer Frontier playground as Joda Thongnopnua announced his candidacy for the Tennessee House of Representatives in District 30. According to a press release, Thongnopnua’s first bid for public office will center on concerns of working families and solutions that expand opportunity for the residents of his district and […]
Housing Authority Adopts Redevelopment Study Map
The East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority met Wednesday morning at City Hall and voted to adopt a revised redevelopment study map. The map was developed over the past few months in collaboration with the Hamilton County Planning Agency, Hamilton County GIS and city staff. The study map is comprised of virtually all the commercial […]
Mayor Coppinger Announces Re-election Bid
Mayor Jim Coppinger announced his campaign for re-election for a second full four-year term as Hamilton County Mayor this morning as he addressed friends, supporters and community leaders during the Friends of Hixson breakfast, a non-profit community group that meets monthly. “I could never imagine when I grew up on our family farm that I […]
Ground Broken for Chick-fil-A at Jordan Crossing
Dignitaries, developers and the owner operator officially broke ground for the Chick-fil-A at Jordan Crossing, Monday morning. “This is an exciting day for the City of East Ridge and I’m looking forward to eating more chicken … lots and lots of chicken,” Mayor Brent Lambert said during opening remarks. Lambert said that the opening of […]
Medical Cannabis Only Act Introduced in Legislature
State Sen. Steve Dickerson (R-Nashville) and Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) today introduced Medical Cannabis Only Act of 2018, legislation that would allow Tennessee patients with specific health conditions access to safe, regulated medical cannabis oil-based manufactured products only. Dickerson and Faison led the Medical Cannabis Task Force for the Tennessee General Assembly this fall, and […]
Housing Authority Mulling Redevelopment Area
The East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority met Wednesday afternoon to consider what areas in the city it would focus on to combat blight. Mark Litchford, the housing authority’s attorney, told the panel that beginning in November he along with members of the city staff have worked in conjunction with the Hamilton County Regional Planning […]
‘Beer in the Park’ Passes on Second Reading
On Thursday evening, the East Ridge City Council passed on second reading an ordinance that will allow the sale of beer by special permit in Camp Jordan Park. As in the first reading, the measure passed by a 3-2 vote, with Mayor Brent Lambert and Councilman Jacky Cagle voting no. City Manager Scott Miller asked […]
Hundreds Brave Cold for Christmas Parade
Baby it was cold outside for the Christmas Parade at Camp Jordan on Friday evening. Several hundred bundled-up-people filled with the Christmas spirit braved sub-freezing temperatures to enjoy an abbreviated parade with a quarter mile route down Camp Jordan Parkway. A group of businessmen in cooperation with the City of East Ridge, were not dismayed […]
Corvette Club Gives to Needy Child Fund
The River City Corvette Club presented a check to representatives of the East Ridge Needy Child Fund, Friday morning at City Hall. Chuck Logan, the President of the club, said that much of the $3,000 check given to the NCF came from proceeds of the ‘vette club’s car show held in August at Camp Jordan […]
New Traffic Pattern at Camp Jordan Parkway
Motorists traveling down Ringgold Road will now be able to turn directly onto Camp Jordan Parkway in front of the Bass Pro Shops. On Wednesday, crews completed the roadway linking the existing Camp Jordan Parkway to Ringgold Road and activated traffic signaling there, officials said. Some residents who live in the Frawley Road, Harris Hills […]
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