The City of East Ridge and East Ridge Parks & Recreation Department invite the community to celebrate five years of fall fun as the East Ridge Fall Festival returns to Camp Jordan for its 5th annual celebration on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20. The free, two-day festival will take place at the Camp […]
Jones Memorial BBQ Sept. 12
Jones Memorial will be hosting its 48th Annual BBQ and Bake Sale next weekend. The event, proceeds of which go to benefit children and missions in the community, is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fare includes pork, beef, and chicken. Extra large sandwiches are $8, and plates at […]
Wichman Takes Chauncey’s Seat on County Commission
East Ridge will be represented by two new faces in Hamilton County government for the next four years; Katie Perkins and Joshua Wichman, both Democrats. Wichman, a newcomer to East Ridge and to politics, took down incumbent Mike Chauncey for the District 8 seat on the Hamilton County Commission. Wichman tallied 2,526 votes (55 percent) […]
Council Denies Rezoning on Swope Drive
Koral Named as New City Manager
Following a nationwide recruitment process, the City of East Ridge has selected Brian Koral as its next City Manager. The East Ridge City Council unanimously approved his appointment at the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, succeeding longtime City Manager J. Scott Miller, who retired earlier this year. Koral is expected to begin serving as […]
VIDEO: City Council Meeting March 12
CM Finalists Selected; Public Interviews Slated for Thursday
According to a press release, East Ridge officials have narrowed their search down for the next City Manager two four. Officials will now bring the four finalists into town to conduct public interviews. The interviews will be held during a special called meeting of the City Council on Thursday, March 5, at East Ridge City […]
McDonald Farm Proposed to be Tennessee’s Newest State Park
State of Tennessee officials, State Senator Bo Watson, and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced plans to create a signature state park at McDonald Farm. Governor Bill Lee’s proposed state budget includes $45.3 million to help transform more than 1,300 acres of the historic property into Tennessee’s next great state park. “Hamilton County has […]
Two Arrests Made in Waffle House Killing
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 […]
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