What’s the latest buzz at the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department? The Health Department’s Step ONE program has created an interactive pre-K educational activity using the honey bee to teach the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables. The Little Sprouts Honey Bees lesson teaches children the role of bees in gardens and their importance to […]
CM Dorsey Upholds Firing of Former Police Chief J.R. Reed
East Ridge City Manager Chris Dorsey has upheld the termination of former police chief J.R. Reed, rejecting the recommendation of the city’s Personnel Review Board to reinstate Reed to a position in the department’s traffic division. In an interview Friday, Dorsey said that on Monday he will post a job position within city government for […]
City to Return Property to County Allowing Construction of Field House
Next week the East Ridge City Council will consider transferring property that it acquired from Hamilton County Schools back to the county in order to pave the way for construction of a field house for Raymond James Stadium. According to a press release from the City, city officials, football coach Tim James, and District 8 […]
Photos: Christmas Parade 2019
Mother Nature/Father Christmas provided a break in the rain allowing East Ridge to hold its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday. The yearly parade, traditionally the first municipal Christmas parade of the holiday season in our region, provides an opportunity for organizations, civic groups, businesses and kids of all ages to come together and be “holly […]
Former Police Officer Files Suit Against City
According to our friends at NewsChannel9, Adam Rose, a former East Ridge Police officer, has filed a lawsuit claiming he was fired for speaking up about unfair treatment and safety concerns in the department. He also says an investigation into an ‘inappropriate relationship’ with an 18-year-old high school student before his termination found that he’d broken no […]
Hamilton County Hunters Can Feed Hungry This Holiday Season
NASHVILLE – With deer season in full swing and the holidays quickly approaching, Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is accepting donations in Hamilton County to help feed local families in need. Statewide, more than 75 processors are collecting donations to feed fellow Tennesseans. In Hamilton County, that includes Deermaster, Don’s Meat Shop, […]
Red Wolves Soccer Club Expands Stadium Services and Amenities
The Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club is expanding the lineup of services and amenities that will be part of the professional team’s future stadium and surrounding mixed-use development. A VIP experience, beer garden, large youth area and space for events before and after the games are included in the designs for the $150 million development. […]
Planning Commission Approves Rezoning of Property Behind The Waverly
The East Ridge Planning Commission approved the rezoning of a piece of property from residential to commercial behind the Waverly Motel, Monday, during its regular monthly meeting. Roshan Patel, the owner of the Waverly, explained to the commission that he wanted the property at 1509 McDonald Road, which he also owns that is directly behind […]
Vehicle Fire Threatened Commercial Building
The East Ridge Fire Department is investigating the cause of a Saturday afternoon camper fire in a parking lot that threatened a commercial building. According to ERFD Chief Mike Williams, fire and police were dispatched to 5304 Ringgold Rd. at 5 p.m. on a camper fire that threatened a business. Units arrived on scene to […]
Smoke Detectors Save Lives
East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams is sharing this message from “Sparky” and the members of the ERFD. On November 3 at 2 a.m. turn back your clocks one hour to get in sync with Eastern Standard Time. When you turn back your clocks, change the batteries on all of your smoke detectors in your […]
IDB Approves Development Agreement with Champy’s
The East Ridge Industrial Development Board approved an incentive package with the owners of Champy’s, Thursday afternoon in a meeting at City Hall. The development agreement would provide about $5.4 million over a 22-year period to offset development costs and managing the new restaurant that is anticipated opening in the Spring of 2020. City Attorney […]
Three Injured in Head-On Crash on McBrien Road
Three people were injured in a head-on car crash, Friday night on McBrien Road. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the incident happened in the 1300 block of McBrien Road just before 10:30 p.m. When fire units arrived to the two-car crash, one person was trapped in one of the vehicles. Crews used […]
Planning Commission Approves Rezoning for Development on Blackhawk Trail
The East Ridge Planning Commission approved the rezoning of about 2.5 acres of property on Blackhawk Trail to make way for a proposed development of single family homes, townhouses and a small commercial business, Monday, during its regular meeting. James Hathcock told the board that he wants to build 12, two-story homes on the sloped, […]
UPDATED: Building Permit Issued for $4.86 million Topgolf Project at Jordan Crossing
UPDATE: On Tuesday, our friends at NewsChannel9 reported receiving this e-mail from Topgolf: “We are excited to share that Topgolf will soon be breaking ground in Chattanooga. This location is very important to us and we are excited to “tee off” our latest and greatest plans in this community. We are not ready to spill […]
Burn Ban in Effect
This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – September 30, 2019 – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau (Bureau) is extending the burning ban in Hamilton County until further notice due to severe drought conditions. “We appreciate citizens understanding the need to exercise caution in light of these potentially hazardous conditions,” […]
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