Food City is preparing to kick-off their second annual Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive.     “Hunger is a serious problem throughout our region, especially during the holidays and colder winter months.  Food City is proud to host a number of hunger relief programs throughout the year, including our Friends/Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive.  […]

The Meet the Mayor meetings have been very informative with guest speakers providing a deeper insight into their areas as they pertain to our city.  We began with our Assistant City Manager then our newly hired City Manager, our Hamilton County School Board District 8 Board Member, plus various City Directors.  Check the website www.eastridgetn.gov for future […]

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is holding a public ribbon cutting ceremony to open the new Lead Education Station. Housed in the Southside Branch of the Chattanooga Public Library,the Lead Education Station will provide residents with a dedicated location to access resources about lead poisoning and prevention. Marking National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, the event […]

East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams will hold another in a series of his “Meet the Mayor” events on Saturday, Oct. 19 at the City Library. The event is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the library inside City Hall on Tombras Avenue. This month’s special guest will be the library’s Director, Patty Weaver.

Tennessee American Water has begun its annual flushing of water mains and hydrants throughout its water system serving Chattanooga, East Ridge, Red Bank, Lookout Mountain, GA and TN, and Rossville, GA. Tennessee American Water conducts an annual flushing program of its water distribution system to help ensure continued high-quality water service. Flushing the water system […]

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department is now offering flu shots at all their locations. Anyone 6 months or older is encouraged to get the vaccine. Medicare, TennCare, and select other insurance providers can be billed. For those who want to pay out-of-pocket for a flu vaccination, the cost is $35, or $55 for the ages […]

Tennessee American Water is sharing more detailed information with the community about the 36-inch main break that occurred on September 12.  “It is important to Tennessee American Water to be transparent with our customers about the circumstances surrounding the main break last week,” said Tennessee American Water President Darlene Williams.  “We are committed to sharing […]

The Tennessee Department of of Environment and Conservation is having a public hearing at East Ridge High School on Thursday, Sept. 19, officials announced earlier this month. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. with an informational session, followed at 6:30 by public comments. The purpose of the hearing is to inform the public and […]

Earlier Saturday morning around 4 a.m. local time Tennessee American Water successfully completed repairs to the impacted water main and has begun the process of restoring the system.  The return to normal operating conditions will occur slowly and return last to customers at the highest elevations within the system, such as Lookout Mountain and Elder […]