Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, along with local and state dignitaries, joined Bob Martino, the owner of the Red Wolves, in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the pro soccer team’s stadium, Tuesday morning just off Spring Creek Road. Martino said he had two passions in life … soccer and real estate. “The stadium will connect people through […]
Fire Damages House on Close Road
This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: On Friday morning, July 5, at approximately 0039 a.m., East Ridge Fire, Police and Memorial EMS were dispatched to a reported residential fire with one occupant still inside at 1925 Close Rd. First arriving fire units reported that all occupants were out and heavy smoke and fire […]
HCSO Safety Reminders for Independence Day Holiday
In anticipation of this week’s July 4th festivities, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office would like to offer the following safety reminders to ensure the citizens of Hamilton County enjoy a safe and meaningful holiday. The safe discharge of fireworks is allowed for residents who live within the unincorporated areas of Hamilton County. However, if you […]
Champy’s Coming to East Ridge
Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken is coming to East Ridge. City officials and Champy’s owners, Seth and Crissy Champion, announced on Friday that the new store, the third in the greater Chattanooga area, will be built at 6515 Ringgold Road; the former location of a Shoney’s and most recently a fireworks business. “We’re really excited […]
Optimist’s ‘Cars-4-Kids’ Show this Saturday at CJ Arena
This from officials with the East Ridge Optimist Club: This Saturday June 22, 2019 is our 5th annual car show for kids. All proceeds are used to fund our community projects. Please, come out and see some fine cars. Note, this is inside the arena and admission is free. Also, we are currently promoting our […]
Red Wolves Rezoning Passes on First Reading
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council passed on first reading an ordinance that would rezone a large tract of property east of Spring Creek Road, paving the way for construction of a soccer stadium and commercial district. There was little discussion on the issue that last week cleared the hurdle of the city’s planning […]
UPDATED: Red Wolves Development Clears Planning Commission
UPDATE: The story contains links to detailed technical information from the Hamilton County Regional Planning Agency concerning the rezoning of the 60 acres for purposes of developing the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC stadium and mixed-use development. Click on the links below: http://eastridgetn.gov/getattachment/News/Red-Wolves-Development-Approved-by-Planning-Commis/Red-Wolves-development-Planning-Commission-2019-0603-att-2-(1).pdf.aspx http://eastridgetn.gov/getattachment/f96ccb8c-3fdf-4bba-999e-eedc6d2fdae8/Red-Wolves-development-Planning-Commission-2019-0603-(1).pdf.aspx One down … 99 to go. On Monday, the East Ridge Planning […]
Optimists Are Hooked on Fishing Rodeo
The fish were biting at Dickert Pond inside Camp Jordan Park, Saturday morning, as the East Ridge Optimist Club put on its 7th Annual Fishing Rodeo. “So far I’ve caught four,” said young Adalyn McClendon, who was brought to the event by her grandfather, Phil Wooten. “The biggest one has been two pounds.” The event […]
Budget Workshop Scheduled for Friday
The East Ridge City Council will hold a budget workshop on Friday, May 31 at City Hall on Tombras Avenue, according to a notice on the front door of City Hall. The workshop is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m., and the public is invited. Last Thursday, City Manager Chris Dorsey reviewed the proposed $13.88 […]
County Officials Make Case for Increased Schools Budget
About two dozen interested citizens attended a budget information session hosted by Hamilton County School Board member Tucker McClendon, Tuesday evening at East Ridge High School. The school board recently passed a $443 million budget for fiscal year 2019-20, an increase of $34 million over the previous year. The additional request would in part fund […]
The Waverly Back in Business
After closing down the Waverly Motel last week in an emergency meeting due to serious codes and fire safety infractions, the East Ridge Housing Commission voted, 4-1, Monday to allow the troubled business to resume operations. “You’ve been pro-active,” housing commissioner Earl Wilson told Waverly officials after making a motion to allow the business to […]
City Hammers The Waverly
On Wednesday during an emergency called meeting, the East Ridge Housing Commission suspended the operation of the Waverly Motel due to numerous code and fire safety violations. “(The Waverly) has been neglected for a long time,” Housing Commission Chairman Jim Winters said to Rashan Patel, the general manager of the motel. “I think it’s a […]
Wally’s Restaurant Celebrating 30 Years in East Ridge
Wally’s Restaurant in East Ridge is celebrating 30 years of being in business on Wednesday, May 8, and to thank the loyalty of its customers, the restaurant will offer meals at 1989 prices. All day long the East Ridge landmark business will let its patrons help themselves to the buffet for five bucks and dollar […]
Officials Express Support for Red Wolves Soccer Complex in CJ Park
The East Ridge City Council recently approved unanimously a resolution to request removal of use restrictions on five acres of land within Camp Jordan Park that are currently protected as part of a Federal Land and Water Conservation program dating back to the 1970s. The Council’s decision was approved in light of the recent announcement […]
Council Paves Way for Red Wolves Practice Facility in Camp Jordan
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council passed a measure bringing professional soccer one step closer to becoming a reality in Camp Jordan Park. Resolution 2927 authorizes the mayor and city manager to undertake a process called “conversion” for five acres of the park that would become a training facility for the Chattanooga Red Wolves […]
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