The idea of a TopGolf coming to East Ridge is more than just a rumor, as architectural plans for the wildly popular global sports/entertainment concern have been filed with East Ridge city officials. Three pages of plans listing the architect, general contractor, engineer, civil engineer, landscape architect, structural engineer, and lighting consultant were filed on […]
Seven Indicted in Drug Scheme Inside Silverdale
This from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department: On July 3, 2019, the Hamilton County Grand Jury handed down indictments on seven persons charging them with introducing and/or attempting to introduce illegal drugs into the Silverdale Detention Center located at 7609 Standifer Gap Road, Chattanooga, Tennessee. This crime was initially brought to the attention of the […]
Mayor Presents Ceremonial Groundbreaking Shovels to Council
East Ridge officials are still basking in the glory of the groundbreaking of the Red Wolves soccer stadium and on Thursday during the City Council meeting Mayor Brian Williams presented council members with shovels used during the ceremony earlier this week. “I hope you don’t expect me to use this,” Councilman Jacky Cagle said as […]
Police Briefs for July 11
The following information was provided from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. July 9 Day Shift 4214 Ringgold Road: Complainant advised that on June 26th she accidentally threw away the new registration sticker to her vehicle. The woman was provided a complaint number to go receive a new registration sticker for her vehicle. 4214 […]
Police Briefs July 9
The following information is courtesy of East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. July 8 Day Shift 4334 Ringgold Road: A complainant stated that when he was exiting the bank, he noticed a large dent with red paint transfer on the driver side rear quarter panel of his 2003 tan Mercury Grand Marquis. 730 Germantown […]
Tennis, Anyone?
Tennis enthusiasts in East Ridge will have refurbished courts to play on, coinciding with the second week of Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world. The four long-neglected tennis courts at East Ridge High School had new life breathed into them thanks to a $25,000 earmark from the City Council. The […]
Governor Lee Helps Red Wolves Break Ground on Stadium
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 […]
Police Briefs for July 8
The following information was provided by East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. July 03– Day Shift 6708 Ringgold Road: Simon Dube Jr., store manager, advised that a man dressed in female type clothing approached the counter around 7:42 am and asked the clerk for cigarettes. When the clerk turned his back on the suspect […]
TAWC Awards Grant to City
Supporting local organizations who address a watershed or source water protection need, Tennessee American Water has awarded the City of East Ridge an environmental grant. The project consists of removal of debris from the Spring and South Chickamauga Creeks and bank stabilization to prevent erosion. “We are pleased to support the City of East Ridge […]
UPDATED: Bell Captured
The latest from HCSO: The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says after 35 hours of searching, escaped inmate Anthony Bell was captured late Monday afternoon. According to Chief Deputy Austin Garrett, Bell was arrested around 5 p.m. Monday. He was found in an area near North Germantown Road with broken handcuffs still attached to his wrists. […]
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 […]
Welcome Center Hiring
Officials with the Tennessee Welcome Center on Interstate 75 are looking for folks to fill positions at the center. Tennessee Welcome Centers achieve a positive impression of the State of Tennessee by assisting the traveling public in a knowledgeable and courteous manner in order to enhance and extend their visit and increase the economic benefit […]
Former Hamilton County Commissioner Curtis Adams Passes
Former Hamilton County Commissioner Curtis Adams passed away on Tuesday, July 2 at the age of 86. Adams, served on the Hamilton County Commission representing District 8 from 1988 to 2010. He was the longest serving commissioner in its history. After leaving the commission, Adams briefly served the citizens of East Ridge as the City […]
Police Briefs for July 3
The following information was gleaned from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. July 2 Day Shift 782 Marley Way: Police responded to this location after an unresponsive man was found by his wife in their home. The man was deceased. The doctor of the decedent agreed to sign the death certificate. 3608 Fountain Avenue: […]
City Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day
On Thursday, July 4, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. For those with trash service on Thursday, your trash will be picked up on Friday, July 5. Please be sure to place your trash carts to the curb the night before to ensure pickup on Friday. Recycling will […]