Earl Wilson did it, didn’t he? Wilson worked for the better part of six weeks to get more than 706 registered voters’ signatures on a petition calling for the sale of liquor in package stores in East Ridge. Now, the measure will appear on a referendum in the November election. The voters will decide on […]
The New Pioneers of Progress
As a newcomer to East Ridge politics, I began my run for East Ridge City Council by researching the history of East Ridge. I discovered that the founders of East Ridge signed the City Charter in 1921 so that they could bring electric lights to its residents, ushering East Ridge into the 20th century. Located […]
Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
Are you the kind of person that looks at a glass of water and sees it as half full or half empty? July has been a month in East Ridge that lends itself for you to come to some kind of understanding where you rate on the optimism/pessimism scale. Earl Wilson, he of the “liquor […]
Does Liquor and East Ridge Mix?
Without a doubt, the most polarizing issue in the history of East Ridge politics is alcohol. For a generation the issue of “liquor by the drink” split this city apart. At one point in the 1970s, East Ridge had the third highest concentration of motel rooms around an interstate exit in the country. It was […]
Mask-uerade
The definition of masquerade is “a false show or pretense”. I think that’s exactly what the mask mandate/debate has created. If wearing masks (i.e. sock material, dirty t-shirt, 3M dust mask, bandana, etc.) is so darn effective, then why didn’t we do this initially rather than shutting down our society for two months. Restaurants were […]
KABOOM! KABOOM! KABOOM!
It was a war zone in the 600 block of Marlboro Avenue on Saturday night. Pop,pop,pop. ZEEEOOOOWWW. BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, KABOOM. Turned up the volume on the big screen in an attempt to drown out the full scale fire fight. BOOOOOM. “I’m calling the cops,” I told my wife as 10:30 p.m. rolled around. “I’m […]
U.S. Attorney Overbey on National ‘Police Week’
On April 10, 1962, President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as “Peace Officers Memorial Day” and the week in which it falls as “Police Week,” recognizing the essential role our law enforcement agencies play in safeguarding the rights and freedoms guaranteed to every American citizen by the Constitution. Each day, the members of our […]
Treat Soccer Moms Right
Last week a disgruntled mother on social media was telling the world about her struggles with city officials as it pertained to youth sports. Apparently, she had registered her three girls in a spring soccer league at Camp Jordan. The scheduled games were cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic. When the soccer mom asked city […]
Business as Usual?
Tomorrow East Ridge will be back in business. City officials have followed Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger and Governor Bill Lee’s lead on re-opening commerce amidst the public health crisis of COVID-19. While many businesses in East Ridge were directed to close or alter operations in an attempt to mitigate the virus, some folks out […]
Maner: ‘Give Us Something Other than Statistics’
Thanks for posting these daily Hamilton County statistics to ERNO. I’ve looked at the link where it has the numbers. My question is: “What do these numbers indicate for Hamilton County citizens?” Is this good, bad, average, or excellent? I wish an official would in Hamilton County would give us something other than statistics. If […]
Do the Right Thing
These are the most unsettling times in my lifetime and would expect, most of yours too. What we are experiencing now is unprecedented. There are many theories out there about this scourge, called COVID-19, and there’s only one person (read entity) I know of that has that answer, but I digress. I have had a […]
If You See Something, Say Something
A few days ago I was a witness to something that left me in shock. I felt like if I had said something about what I noticed – this incident, as it were, turned out to be a crime – it may never have happened. I was pulling up to Family Dollar and parked right […]
Don’t Be Afraid of the Census
We are all experiencing some level of emotions at this difficult time. Emotions are ranging from concern to fear. One event taking place that you don’t have to fear is the 2020 Census. Don’t ignore your call to be counted. You matter. An accurate count of ALL citizens, young and old, is important.for funding and […]
A Simple ‘Thank You’
Thank you Mayor Williams for your actions to protect the citizens of East Ridge. _ Angie Jeffers
Massengale: East Ridge on the Move Up
East Ridge is cool. Much cooler now than even a few years ago. I’ve now lived here for 15 years, having formerly been a Hixsonite and a Red Bankian! The progress continues to be remarkable. With Exit 1 – our “Gateway To Tennessee” – and its visible growth, I’ve no doubt East Ridge will reap many […]
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