Diamond Tower, the full-service jewelry store that has been serving East Ridge for 13 years, recently moved to a new location on the eastern end of Ringgold Road. Byron Brooks, the proprietor of Diamond Tower, said that he moved his shop to 1465 Mack Smith Road, across the street from Cracker Barrel, to make shopping […]
Planning Commission Approves Giving Small Parcel to Developers
The East Ridge Planning Commission met Monday evening and voted to give a small parcel of property the city owns to the entity that is developing the Jordan Crossing complex. The one-third acre parcel is on the north side of the road that currently brings motorist into Camp Jordan Parkway from Ringgold Road. The city […]
‘Heart Attack Shack’ Open for Business
A new business with a catchy name opened its doors for patrons on Thursday. The Heart Attack Shack, a restaurant specializing in burgers, wings, nachos and fries, had its soft opening today and is planning on a big grand opening sometime later in the month. Brian Tipps, a Nashville businessman, is the owner of the […]
Life Care Centers Resolves Government Lawsuit with Record Settlement
KNOXVILLE– Cleveland, Tennessee-based Life Care Centers of America, Inc. (Life Care) and its owner, Forrest L. Preston, have agreed to pay $145 million to resolve a government lawsuit alleging that Life Care violated the False Claims Act by knowingly causing skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to submit false claims to Medicare and TRICARE for rehabilitation therapy […]
New Hotel Planned at Jordan Crossing
The Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. announced on Monday plans to build an 88-room Hampton Inn in East Ridge. The hotel is part of the 50-acre Jordan Crossing development located at Exit 1 on Interstate 75 where Bass Pro Shops opened this summer. “We truly feel that Hampton Inn is one of the best brands available […]
IDB Approves Incentive Package
The city’s Industrial Development Board approved on Tuesday an incentive agreement with an area developer to build a 5,500 square-foot building at the corner of Ringgold Road and Mack Smith Road. Tracy Hopkins-Tindall of Stonecrest Properties asked the IDB for $600,000 over a 20-year period to assist in tearing down the old Long John Silvers […]
Miss Food City Pageant
Abingdon, VA – Held at the beautiful Paramount Center for the Arts in downtown Bristol, Tennessee, the annual Miss Food City Pageant showcases young women from across the region. Co-sponsored by WXBQ 96.9 FM – 24 Carrot Country, the pageant will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016. Miss Food City 2017 […]
Food City Pharmacies to Offer Seasonal Flu Vaccine
Company officials recently announced that Food City will once again be providing the flu vaccine this immunization season. “Food City’s immunizing pharmacists are certified to administer vaccinations in accordance with the standards set forth by the American Pharmacist Association and the corresponding state pharmacy associations. Over the past ten years, Food City has offered the […]
Lambert: ‘The Biggest Thing to Ever Happen in East Ridge’
Mayor Brent Lambert said it was “the biggest thing to ever happen in East Ridge.” On a beautiful Thursday morning, Lambert gathered with dozens of local and state dignitaries _ and hundreds and hundreds of customers lining up waiting to spend their money _ to officially cut the opening the Bass Pro Shops. Lambert spoke […]
Traffic Reminders for Bass Pro Shops Grand Opening Weekend
With the grand opening of Bass Pro Shops just moments away, the City of East Ridge would like to take a moment to remind area residents and businesses of the potential traffic congestion that comes with such a large business opening on a major traffic corridor. On Wednesday, July 13, Bass Pro Shops will have […]
Bass Pro Ribbon Cutting Tonight
The long-awaited Grand Opening of the Bass Pro Shops will be held Wednesday evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. It’s billed as “An Evening For Conservation.” Local dignitaries will be joined by Bass Pro officials and celebrities from the world of sports _ including Johnny Majors, Eric Ainge and Jimmy Houston _ Wednesday night at […]
Tennessee Food City Locations Begin Wine Sales
Abingdon, VA – Earlier today, Food City customers celebrated the long-awaited first day of wine sales in Tennessee grocery stores. “For years, countless Tennesseans have sought the same opportunity afforded their Virginia and Georgia friends and neighbors, to purchase wine from their local supermarket. For the past eight years, legislators and retailers across the state […]
Tn. American Water Awards Environmental Grant to Hamilton County Coalition
Tennessee American Water awarded a $2500 environmental grant to the Hamilton County Coalition (HCC) for their Drug Take Back program. Valoria Armstrong, President of Tennessee American Water, presented the check at an event with the HCC’s summer youth program, YES – the Youth Empowerment Society. The Hamilton County Coalition trains teens 15-18 years old in […]
Big Plans for Bass Pro Grand Opening
According to our friends at News Channel 9 the grand opening of the Bass Pro Shops East Ridge Outpost kicks off Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. The event features an all-star cast of celebrities from the world of sports, entertainment and the great outdoors who will join together to help Bass Pro Shops celebrate a […]
It’s Blue and It’s New … Fernando’s
Ever since the bright royal blue beacon appeared along my travels down Ringgold Road, I have been waiting to see the glowing invitation of an “open” sign gracing its windows. It was through some Facebook chatter earlier this week that I learned the sign was lit: Fernando’s was open for business. Located at 5308 Ringgold […]