The East Ridge Housing Commission met earlier this week and took the following actions. A building at 1524 Rebecca Drive, owned by Christian Church In Tennessee Disciples of Christ, came under scrutiny by the housing commission. According to official documents, Philip Osbourne, on behalf of the owner, appeared to represent the interests of the property. […]
City Offices Closed on Monday
East Ridge city offices and non-essential services will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. For those with Monday trash pickup, the following schedule will be implemented: North-side (from Ringgold Road to Chattanooga/Interstate 24)—Tuesday, January 22. South-side (From Ringgold Road to Stateline Road/Georgia)—Wednesday, […]
Police Briefs Jan. 17
_ 6642 Ringgold Rd.: On Wednesday night the East Ridge Fire Department responded to the Econo Lodge in reference to an automatic fire alarm. According to a police report, firefighters gained access to the room where the alarm was sounding and found what they believed to be narcotics inside. ERFD personnel immediately requested police respond […]
Health Department Urges Residents to Test for Radon in Their Homes
Did you know that long term exposure to radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? In observance of National Radon Action Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department would like area residents to know how they can get a free test kit for their home and what they can do to reduce […]
Red Wolves Announce Game Day Operations Director
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC announced Kevin Friedman as director of game day operations for its USL League One team. Friedman is responsible for general game day operations, stadium management, opponent liaison and ensuring all USL League One requirements are met for match events. According to Chattanooga Red Wolves SC President and General Manager Sean McDaniel, Friedman […]
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony
The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center today announced it has begun construction on the 19,000 square-foot facility which will honor and preserve the stories of 20 Tennessee Medal of Honor recipients.Scheduled to open in February 2020, visitors will be able to explore their dramatic stories through a series of immersive and engaging exhibits. Each […]
Gardenhire Gets Key Committee Appointments, Including Senate Finance, Ways and Means
State Senator Todd Gardenhire (R-Chattanooga) has been appointed to several key committees in the Tennessee Senate, including reappointment to the powerful Finance, Ways and Means Committee which holds the purse strings for all state government. The announcement was made by Lt. Governor Randy McNally as the General Assembly prepares to close the 2019 organizational session […]
Police Briefs Jan. 16
The following information comes from daily East Ridge Police Department “pass along” sheets, which keeps department administrators apprised of activity from the two patrol shifts. It is anticipated that this information will be provided to the public and media on a daily basis going forward. The information from the “pass along” sheets is significantly more […]
Williams Reviews ‘Meet the Mayor’
The first Meet the Mayor event occurred this past Saturday and approximately 35 citizens attended throughout the meeting. Assistant City Manager Kenny Custer attended along beside me for the open discussion session with citizens. The goal of this meeting was to initiate an open dialog with East Ridge citizens and business owners that would be […]
ERFD Calls for Service in 2018
East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams announced via Facebook post, Tuesday, that the department will begin posting monthly reports on the fire department’s calls for service. “I see questions on Facebook at times, such as, ‘I wonder where that fire truck is responding to? The fire department appears to be busy,’” Chief Williams said in […]
Bachman Tunnel to Close Briefly
The City of East Ridge announced Tuesday evening that the Bachman Tunnels on Ringgold Road will close briefly for maintenance. According to a press release, starting at midnight and concluding at 5 a.m. on Wednesday, January 16, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will be closing the west-bound Bachman tunnel to perform needed maintenance prior to […]
Police Briefs Jan. 15
_ 4150 Ringgold Rd.: On Monday afternoon, police were dispatched to the Walmart Neighborhood Market in regard to a theft. According to a police report, officers spoke with a woman who said that she had requested $100 cash back during a purchase she made at a self-checkout line. The woman said she forgot to take […]
Rossville Man Accused of Assaulting Officer
A Rossville man is being held in the Hamilton County Jail on $5,000 bond after he allegedly assaulted police after officers were called to a home on a domestic complaint. Seth J. Lankford, 33, of a National Boulevard address, was charged with Domestic Assault, Resisting Arrest and Assault on Police. He is due to appear […]
Gail Drive Man Charged with Kidnapping, Assaulting His Wife
A Gail Drive man has been charged with kidnapping after he allegedly held his wife against her will and threatened to kill her. Jose Andres Escobar-Rivas, 51, was booked into the Hamilton County Jail, Thursday, and charged with Aggravated Kidnapping and Aggravated Domestic Assault. He is being held on $5,000 bond and is due to […]
Red Wolves SC Announces MPL as 2019 Training Kit Sponsor
Chattanooga Red Wolves SC has announced MPL Construction & Architecture as the official 2019 training kit sponsor of its USL League One team for the club’s inaugural season. “We are proud to add MPL Construction as a sponsor,” said Chattanooga Red Wolves SC President and General Manager Sean McDaniel. “It’s important to us to have well-respected, […]
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