Hixson Motorsports of Soddy-Daisy Tennessee saw both of their cars finish in the top-twenty during this past weekend’s running of the Shore Lunch 250 at Elko Speedway. Eric Caudell, driver of the Hixson Motorsports Honoring America’s Warriors No. 2 Chevrolet, and Bobby Dale Earnhardt, Driver of the Hixson Motorsports Circle S Ranch Neon Lizard Creative […]
Jones Memorial Offering Free Lunch to Hungry Kids This Summer
The folks at Jones Memorial United Methodist Church are helping feed hungry kids this summer by offering a free lunch program. Daniel Wright, the church’s Youth & Young Adult Coordinator, said the church on Ringgold Road is getting help from the YMCA with the meals. The meals consist of a sandwich, a piece of fruit, […]
Photos from Optimist Club Fishing Rodeo
Exit 1 Construction Costs Approaching $5 Million
It’s going to cost a lot more than $2.5 million for the city to reconfigure Exit 1 on Interstate 75. Friday afternoon, during a special called meeting of the East Ridge City Council, City Manager Scott Miller told the council that a construction estimate by the project engineer placed the cost of building a new […]
City to Hold Special Called Meeting on Friday
The City 0f East Ridge will hold a special called meeting on Friday, June 2 at 1 p.m. at City Hall. The called meeting is to discuss and possibly take action on construction estimate cost of Exit 1 as prepared by Vaughn & Melton project engineers.
Optimist Club Fishing Rodeo Set for Saturday
The East Ridge Optimist Club will hold its annual Kids’ Fishing Rodeo this Saturday, June 3, at Camp Jordan Park. The popular event, which allows kids under 14 to fish Dickert Pond for catfish and bass, is slated to begin with registration at 8:30 a.m. Fishing will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at noon, […]
30th Annual Spring Garden Tour
The 30th Annual Spring Garden Tour, sponsored by the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County takes place on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 11 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Featuring seven public and private gardens located around Chattanooga, Hixson and East Brainerd, the tour benefits educational programs sponsored […]
Car Burglaries on Rise; Police Stress Locking Vehicles
The East Ridge Police Department and the Chattanooga Police Department are trying to make residents aware of recent vehicle thefts and burglaries. Law enforcement officials are urging vehicle owners to please lock their cars while parked in the driveway of their homes. According to a press release issued by ERPD, on Wednesday East Ridge and […]
Bullet Lodges in Door of Neighbor’s House
A Duval Street man has been charged with Reckless Endangerment and Possession of a Handgun while Under the Influence after allegedly discharging his pistol, sending a bullet into another house. According to a police report, officers were called to a Fike Drive address on Monday afternoon in regards to a “shots fired” call. Dispatch advised […]
East Ridge High, YMCA Offering Summer Meal Program
In conjunction with the YMCA, East Ridge High School will be offering breakfast and lunch this summer to anyone in the community under the age of 18, officials said. The meals will be served from 8 to 9 a.m. and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, throughout the summer months while school […]
Fire Damages RV at Camping World
No injuries were reported after a recreational vehicle caught fire in the parking lot of Camping World, late Saturday morning. According to East Ridge fire officials, firefighters responded to 6734 Ringgold Road on a reported vehicle fire just after 11 a.m.. Battalion Chief Billy Quintrell said when firefighters arrived they found flames shooting from the […]
Safeguard Your Summer Sizzle
It’s tough to beat a burger hot off the grill in your own backyard. But are you ready? Grills, hibachis, and barbecues can increase your risk of having a fire according to the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). Every year, grill fires cause about $37 million in property damage. Prepare your grill for the summer season […]
Memorial Day Observance Set for Monday
UPDATE: East Ridge News Online has been informed by Reverand and City Chaplin Denny Manning that he will be doing the invocation and pledge of allegence at Monday’s Memorial Day Ceremony. American Legion Post 95 will spearhead the annual East Ridge Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday. The event is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. […]
Mayor Names Five to Housing Authority
Mayor Brent Lambert named his appointments to the newly-formed East Ridge Housing and Redevelopment Authority, Thursday evening during the City Council meeting. Darwin Branam, Eddie Phillips, Ruth Braly, Earl Wilson and Curtis Adams were named to the first-ever housing authority. The members will serve staggered terms. Branam is a former East Ridge City Commissioner and […]
Three Injured in Car Crash
Three people were hurt in a car crash late Thursday morning. According to East Ridge officials, the two-car accident happened at about 11 a.m. at the intersection of Ringgold and McBrien Roads. A gray SUV rolled over on its top as a result of the crash. Fire Chief Mike Williams said that three people involved […]
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