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 […]
Williams Donates Check to Needy Child Fund
The Needy Child Fund’s board met Thursday night and continued efforts to bring Christmas to dozens of less fortunate families in East Ridge. Councilman Brian Williams followed through on a campaign promise of donating a portion of his city salary to several organizations in the city, including the Needy Child Fund and the city’s Animal […]
Fire Damages Duplex on South Terrace
A fire damaged a duplex on South Terrace, late Wednesday afternoon, creating traffic congestion on the busy thoroughfare during one of the heaviest travel days of the year. East Ridge firefighters were dispatched to 4104 South Terrace at 4:31 p.m.. When firefighters arrived smoke was visible coming from a second story window. Officials said the […]
UPDATED: Spring Creek Elementary Closed Due to Fire
UPDATE: Spring Creek Elementary School Principal Pihl Iannarone said Monday afternoon that he expects the school to reopen next Monday, after fire damaged the boiler room in a separate maintenance building. He said the fire was contained to one side of the building that had a firewall running down the middle. The fire happened during […]
Christmas Parade Cancelled
The East Ridge Christmas Parade set for 6:30 p.m. Saturday evening has been cancelled. East Ridge Police Chief J.R. Reed said early Saturday afternoon that the decision to cancel the parade was due to a near certainty of severe weather coinciding with the event. “I’ve been monitoring the weather since 9 a.m. (Saturday) morning,” Chief […]
You Want to ‘Thrive’?
Many people driving by Pioneer Frontier playground this week may have noticed men working to install what on first blush appeared to be a sculpture. Actually, it’s a first-of-its-kind outdoor workout station that can be used to “sculpt” bodies. GameTime, the same outfit that built the playground near the amphitheater at Camp Jordan, installed the […]
Needy Child Fund Getting Down to Work
The Board of Directors of the East Ridge Needy Child Fund met Thursday afternoon at City Hall and got down to the real business of helping less fortunate children in our city. NCF Board Chairwoman Mimi Lowrey said 35 families with 84 children have been identified as recipients of this year’s work. Volunteers from the […]
‘Beer in the Park’ Passes on First Reading
By a 3-2 vote, the East Ridge City Council passed on first reading an amendment to a city ordinance that would allow the sale of beer in Camp Jordan during special events, Thursday night during its regular meeting. Vice Mayor Larry Sewell was joined by Councilman Brian Williams and Councilwoman Esther Helton in voting for […]
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