Wednesday, in a press release from the Joda Thongnopnua campaign, the Democratic candidate for Tennessee’s 30th State House District, called for a range of debates and forums to be held in advance of the November 6th general election for the most competitive state legislative race in Hamilton County and invited his opponent, Esther Helton, to participate. Thongnopnua highlighted the importance […]
‘PioneerFest’ Slated for Camp Jordan
The East Ridge Needy Child Fund is planning a unique event this fall at the amphitheater at Camp Jordan Park. PioneerFest – a community event bringing area residents, civic groups, schools, religious congregations and businesses together for entertainment, food and fun – is scheduled for October 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers of […]
East Ridge Elementary Hosting ‘Parent University’
Hamilton County Schools through Parent University seeks to engage, empower and educate parents through a series of learning sessions. Parent University is no charge and a lite meal and childcare are provided to participants. The next session is Thursday, September 20th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at East Ridge Elementary. Please register online today to reserve […]
Controversial Rezoning Approved on First Reading
The rezoning of property on Fountain Avenue that would allow the continued renovation of an apartment complex was approved on first reading, Thursday evening during the East Ridge City Council’s first meeting of the month. Lexington Assets Management, which owns Sweetbay Apartments at 3623 Fountain Avenue, had applied to rezone a portion of its property […]
IDB Approves Incentives to New Jack’s Restaurant
The East Ridge Industrial Development Board approved a measure that would provide incentives to a new restaurant that will be built on Ringgold Road. Officials said incentives to a Jack’s Family Restaurant that is proposed for 4209 Ringgold Road would amount to $600,000 over a 30-year period. City Manager Scott Miller said the incentives are in line […]
OLPH Holding Fall Festival
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is holding its annual Fall Festival next week. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 22 and runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is $20 for an individual or maximum of $35 for a family. The Fall Festival will feature a petting zoo, pony rides, a bounce […]
September Housing Commission Meeting
The East Ridge Housing Commission met Monday evening at City Hall and took action on a number of crumbling residences and apartments. The commission ordered the owner of an apartment complex at 513 Donaldson Rd. to make immediate repairs to a leaking roof. According to city memos, the codes enforcement department received a complaint from […]
Dump Truck Slams into Home on Belvoir Crest Drive
On Saturday morning, a dump truck that lost its breaks traveling on Indian Trail slammed into a nearby home causing major damage According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the accident happened at 9:18 a.m. The truck was traveling on Indian Trail when it lost its breaks. The truck slammed into a house at […]
Helton Campaign Announces Weekly Voter Meetings
Republican nominee for Tennessee House District 30 Esther Helton pledges to run a grassroots, voter-focused campaign that will be void of the political stunts and theatrics that have been rejected by voters and harm voter trust. “In the primary, our team knocked on thousands of doors, sent multiple direct mail pieces and ran a positive […]
Health Department Urges Residents to Plan for Emergency Situations
Our region faces a number of natural and man-made threats such as flooding, tornadoes, and acts of terrorism. In observance of September being National Preparedness Month, the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department recommends that residents take action now to prepare for these potential events. “The anniversary of September 11th and the recent tropical storms serve as […]
Wilson Named Parks & Recreation Director
The City of East Ridge has hired Adam Wilson as its new Director of Parks and Recreation. According to City Manager Scott Miller, Wilson will start in his new position on September 17 at an annual salary of $62,000. Wilson was the top pick of a special committee formed by the city to select the […]
The Adventure Guild Holds Ribbon Cutting for Zip Line
Representatives of the Adventure Guild and city officials gathered at Camp Jordan Park, Thursday afternoon, to cut a ribbon signifying the opening of the new zip line. The 35-foot tall, 550-foot long zip line is the main attraction that the Adventure Guild has built on the Northeast quadrant of Camp Jordan. Kim Stock, who along with […]
Police Investigating Death of Man Burned to Death
East Ridge police are investigating the burning death of a man on Wednesday evening. According to Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters from Station No. 2 were returning from a call at 7 p.m. when they saw heavy black smoke a few houses down from the fire station on St. Thomas Street. Upon investigation of the […]
East Ridge Offices Closed In Observance of Labor Day
On Monday, September 3, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Labor Day. For those with trash service on Monday, the following schedule will be implemented: North-side of Ringgold Road and all of Ringgold Road – Tuesday, September 4 South-side of Ringgold Road – Wednesday, September 5. There will […]
UPDATED: Housing Commission Acts Quickly on Bed Bug Infestation
UPDATE: On Friday afternoon, an official with the housing commission said Kultau hired a pest control company to inspect and take measures to eradicate the bed bugs. The official said that bed bugs were found in four of the six units of the complex. The duplex that Kultau has on the site was found to […]
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