A man and a woman were arrested and charged in the killing of a customer inside the Waffle House on Sunday evening. According to an East Ridge Police Department press release, Toney Tyrone Allen, 37, of Chattanooga, and Cyntoria Deanna Simmons, 43, of East Ridge were arrested by police on Tuesday. Both have been charged […]
ERPD Investigating Homicide at Waffle House
The East Ridge Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting at the Waffle House on Sunday evening. According to a press release, officers responded to a reported shooting at the Waffle House at 6513 Ringgold Rd. at 10:45 p.m. Upon arrival, they found one male victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported […]
Owens, Powers Finalists for City Manager Position
Following a competitive recruitment process that drew 29 applicants, the City of East Ridge has selected two finalists to interview publicly for the City Manager position. The new City Manager will succeed Scott Miller, who announced earlier that he would retire. Miller served the City since January 2023 after returning as Interim City Manager in […]
Sterling Holdings Has Acquired former Budgetel Inn Site
Sterling Holdings LLC has acquired the property at 1410 N. Mack Smith Road, the site of the former Budgetel Inn. Sterling Holdings LLC is the entity associated with the Gateway Development, of which the current centerpiece is CHI Memorial Stadium, the home of the USL League One Chattanooga Red Wolves. According to a press release […]
U-Turn Leads to Drug Bust
A motorist’s illegal U-turn resulted in the East Ridge Police Department making a substantial drug bust on Saturday. According to a press release from the department, police on routine patrol observed a Cadillac make an illegal U-turn at the intersection of Ringgold Road and Camp Jordan Parkway. The patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on […]
Officials Asking for Help as Animal Shelter at Maximum Capacity
The East Ridge Animal Shelter is currently facing a capacity crisis and is reaching out to the community with an urgent plea: adopt or foster a shelter pet today. Each day, an overwhelming number of dogs and cats find their way to the shelter, and every adoption not only saves a life but also opens […]
City Hires Manager for Venue 1921
City officials in East Ridge recently announced that Tara Viland has been selected as the Venue Manager for the city’s new event center, Venue 1921 at East Ridge. This multipurpose space will cover 12,000 square feet and is scheduled to open in early 2026, following the completion of construction by the end of 2025. Viland […]
Second Suspect in Roper Street Killing has been Arrested
The second suspect in the killing of one man and the wounding of anther in the Newcastle Apartments in August has been arrested. According to Hamilton County Jail booking reports, 22-year-old Jason Sherman Brown, who lived in the apartment complex where the alleged crime happened, was booked into the jail on Sunday on charges of […]
Fire Destroys 20-Unit Building at Germantown Gardens Apartments
One building at Germantown Gardens Apartments caught fire early Thursday morning. According to Hamilton County 911, East Ridge firefighters were dispatched to 730 Germantown Circle at 4:33 a.m. The fire was reported in building eight, according to one social media post. On scene police worked to evacuate the occupants of twenty apartments as firefighters worked […]
HCSO Seizes Firearms, Drugs, Explosives from Search Warrant
On October 2, Hamilton County detectives executed a narcotics search warrant in the 9000 block of Pleasant Lane in Ooltewah, leading to the recovery of multiple items including the following: 41 firearms, including a stolen and modified fully automatic handgun, (3) suppressors, (1) personally manufactured lower machine gun, and (3) short-barreled rifle uppers Items […]
Arrest Made in Roper Street Killing
Police charged a man on Monday in connection with the killing of one man and the seriously wounding of a second at the Newcastle apartments on August 25. According to an affidavit of arrest, Jontae Duckett, 19, who lives in the apartment complex on Roper Street, was charged with 1st. Degree Murder and Especially Aggravated […]
John Ross Road Set for Paving
The City of East Ridge, in coordination with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), announces that construction will begin on the John Ross Road Resurfacing Project starting Wednesday, October 1. Mobilization will start October 1 followed by milling/resurfacing efforts expected to begin by October 15. Talley Construction has been selected as the General Contractor for […]
Fall Festival at Camp Jordan this Weekend
The City of East Ridge invites the public to the 2025 Fall Festival, now a two-day celebration of fall fun, community, and local flavor. The event will feature more than 200 vendors, food trucks, live music, family attractions, and free activities for all ages. Admission and parking are free. The event will take place on […]
The HCSO is Hiring – Start Your Career Today!
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Corrections Deputies and lateral Patrol Deputies. With starting pay of $54,000 for Corrections Deputies and $62,000 for Patrol Deputies, along with a supportive administration that will value your service, there has never been a better time to join our team. The HCSO offers a highly […]
HCSO Participates in the 9/11: Day of Remembrance Ceremony
On Thursday the men and women of the HCSO were honored to join with local law enforcement, first responders, county and city leaders, and elected officials to participate in the Annual 9/11: Day of Remembrance Ceremony sponsored by the Scenic City Women’s Network to commemorate the tragic terrorist attack our Nation endured on September 11, […]
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