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IDB Approves Incentive Package

October 5, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Miss Food City Pageant

September 12, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Food City Pharmacies to Offer Seasonal Flu Vaccine

August 31, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

 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 […]

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Lambert: ‘The Biggest Thing to Ever Happen in East Ridge’

July 14, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Business, Community, FEATURED STORY, News, SLIDER

Traffic Reminders for Bass Pro Shops Grand Opening Weekend

July 13, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Bass Pro Ribbon Cutting Tonight

July 13, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Business, Community, FEATURED STORY, News, SLIDER

Tennessee Food City Locations Begin Wine Sales

July 1, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Tn. American Water Awards Environmental Grant to Hamilton County Coalition

July 1, 2016 By Dick Cook and Contributed Article Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Big Plans for Bass Pro Grand Opening

June 28, 2016 By Matthew DeGlopper and News Channel 9 Leave a Comment

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 […]

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It’s Blue and It’s New … Fernando’s

June 9, 2016 By Matthew DeGlopper and The Restaurant Reviewer Leave a Comment

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 […]

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Kingwood Lives

June 7, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The information floating around social media over the last 36 hours that Kingwood Pharmacy, a beloved institution in East Ridge, is closing, is false. An official with Kingwood Pharmacy said Tuesday that she did not know how rumors circulating about the longtime business began but emphatically denied there were plans to close the Ringgold Road […]

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The Olive Branch Opens Doors for Business

May 17, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

An extended Greek family has opened up a grocery store/deli near the corner of Ringgold Road and John Ross Road. The Olive Branch Mediterranean Foods will be a godsend to the Greek community in the greater Chattanooga area and a chance for the people of East Ridge to expand their palates with authentic savory and […]

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Planning Commission Recommends Rezoning of House on Notre Dame Ave.

May 10, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

The East Ridge Planning Commission has recommended that the zoning of a house on the corner of Notre Dame Avenue and South Terrace be changed from residential to office. In  a Monday meeting, the commission voted unanimously in favor of the request from Bobby Hudgens. Hudgens wants to refurbish the house into an office and […]

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Camp Jordan Parkway Re-opened

April 25, 2016 By Dick Cook Leave a Comment

Surrounded by elected officials and local dignitaries, East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert cut a ceremonial ribbon re-opening Camp Jordan Parkway that runs beside the new Bass Pro Shops, Monday morning. “This is a very big day for our city,” Mayor Lambert said. “This marks a significant investment for East Ridge.” Mayor Lambert said that he […]

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Follow-Up Interviews at Bass Pro

April 22, 2016 By Dick Cook and News Channel 9 Leave a Comment

According to our friend Richard Simms at NewsChannel9, follow-up interviews are underway for the new East Ridge outdoor retailer, Bass Pro Outpost. Last week Bass Pro held a job fair, inviting all comers to submit an application for one of 150 open associate positions they need to fill. Managers say that company policy won’t allow […]

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