The City of East Ridge and East Ridge Parks & Recreation Department invite the community to celebrate five years of fall fun as the East Ridge Fall Festival returns to Camp Jordan for its 5th … [Read More...]
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Law and Order Sept. 9
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 8: B Squad 26-008659-1000 BLK Floyd Drive- Warrant Service - Police were called after a tip that a man … [Read More...]
Lawmaker Proposes Pause on Data Center Tax Breaks
This article is from Tennessee Lookout A Nashville Democrat is pushing a three-year freeze on state tax breaks for data centers along with requirements for the Tennessee Department of Revenue to … [Read More...]
Law and Order Sept. 8
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 7: B Squad 26-008645- 6900 BLK Martha Avenue- SIA - Police were called after friends of the property … [Read More...]
Law and Order Sept. 7
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 6: A Squad 26-008602- 700 BLK Summit Avenue- Delayed Domestic Assault - The reporting party responded to … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Aug. 30-Sept. 3
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from August 30-Sept. 3. An arrest does not mean that a person has … [Read More...]
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Municipal Court Docket Sept. 8
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Davorius Appleberry - Aggravated Animal Cruelty, Abandoned Animal. Timothy Buchanon - Burglary/Capias. April Burkhart - Possession Controlled Substance/PTR. Audrey Lawrence aka/Green - Forgery, Identity Theft. Lindy McCrary - Aggravated Animal Cruelty, Abandoned Animal. Alfaro Morales aka/Nelvin Rodas Gonzalez - Public Intoxication, … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Down Greenville, 3-1
The Chattanooga Red Wolves routed the Greenville Triumph, 3-1, in USL League One action Saturday at CHI Memoria Stadium. Greenville was calculated and quick, but all of regular time proved a shutout for them. Ramos and Adewole were stellar in defense, giving Jerez little to do in the first half. In the 30th, Ramos intercepted a pass from the visitors to feed it toward Knapp. Knapp flicked it goalward and the shot, albeit awkwardly deflected off a desperate dive from Greenville’s Zane Bubb, sank … [Read More...]
Law and Order Sept. 4
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 3: B Squad 26-008504- 4400 BLK Ringgold Road- Mental Health - Police made contact after a passerby observed a male tapping chairs behind the building. Police contacted the man, who stated he was playing an air guitar with the chair. He stated he just needed to stay near the tree for some shade since it was hot out. 26-008496- 4100 BLK Monroe Street- Suspicious Person - Police responded to the 4100 … [Read More...]
Law and Order Sept. 3
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 2: B Squad 26-008461- 5500 BLK Ringgold Road- Pedestrian Struck - Police were called after a truck struck a pedestrian walking across the street in this block range. Police arrived on scene and provided Medical Care until East Ridge Fire and Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services arrived. Police identified the male as Robert Watters and assisted HCEMS in transporting him. He was transported in … [Read More...]
Red Wolves Back in Win Column with Road Victory
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves earned a fourth win against Westchester SC, 1-0, Wednesday in USL League One action. The win improved the Red Wolves to 11-9-2 on the season and in seventh place in League standings. The Wolves will now hope to improve on its record by hosting longtime rival Greenville Triumph on Saturday. The Wolves rose to the challenge early on. In the first five minutes, a press from Westchester and multiple deflections would earn the hosts four corners in a … [Read More...]
Law and Order September 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 1: A Squad 26-008439 – 7100 BLK Tanager Court - Suspicious Activity - Police responded to a duplex on reports two men with orange gloves covered the tenants ring camera and were walking around the property. Upon arrival police observed a pick-up truck with power washing logos on the side as well as two men wearing matching pressure washing uniforms. The men advised they were off duty fire fighters … [Read More...]
Pedestrian Struck on Ringgold Road
A pedestrian crossing Ringgold Road was taken to the hospital on Wednesday morning after being struck by a vehicle. According to city officials, the incident happened this morning at about 7:30 a.m. Traffic on Ringgold Road has been shut down in both directions near the 5500 block as East Ridge police investigate. Officials are anticipating the roadway should re-open by 9 a.m. … [Read More...]
Collegedale Honoring Life and Service of Judge Kevin Wilson
COLLEGEDALE – City officials, administrative staff, and employees of the City of Collegedale invite the community to gather on September 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom of Collegedale City Hall, located at 4910 Swinyar Dr., to honor the life of service lived by Judge Kevin B. Wilson. A dedicated public servant, Judge Wilson was first elected as City of Collegedale Court Judge in 1990 and served faithfully until his passing on January 9, 2026. Known for his fairness and steady … [Read More...]
City Offices Closes for Labor Day
The City of East Ridge offices and Library will be closed Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. All properties scheduled for Monday garbage pick-up will be collected on Tuesday, September 8. To ensure prompt service, please make sure to place your trash carts at the curb the night before your scheduled pickup date. … [Read More...]
Law and Order Sept. 1
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 30: B Squad 26-008377- 6200 BLK Ringgold Road- Back EMS - Police were requested after EMS had been called for a medical call. It was determined this party had called in multiple times just to be transported and doesn’t provide a legitimate medical complaint. Police stayed on scene until HCEMS advised patrol was okay to leave. No Case Number- 5000 BLK South Terrace- Back Other Agency - Police assisted … [Read More...]
Sheriff Orders Pause in Use of Flock Cameras
The following is a statement from Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett: As of today, I have directed staff within your Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office to begin the process of pausing the Flock License Plate Recognition (LPR) and Motorola LPR programs managed by our Office. This directive, being weighed over several weeks, encompasses multiple factors that have contributed to this decision. The primary factor is the tremendous concern regarding public data and potential misuse of what is … [Read More...]
HCSO Recovers Homemade Explosives, Weapons, Stolen Property
On August 28, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Unit conducted a controlled buy on Facebook Marketplace with a suspect who posted stolen items two days prior. A joint operation was then launched involving the HCSO Criminal Investigations Unit, Narcotics and Special Operations Unit, alongside Uniformed Services deputies. HCSO detectives and patrol deputies initiated a traffic stop on Hixson Pike, where the suspect was found in possession of the stolen property. Deputies … [Read More...]
Governor Bill Lee, TDEC Announce First License for Commercial Fusion
TDEC issues Type One Energy first-of-its-kind license to operate nuclear fusion machines at Bull Run Site NASHVILLE — Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee joined the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) to announce the issuance of the state’s first ever fusion-specific byproduct material license to Type One Energy in preparation for a new commercial fusion project. Tennessee is the first state in the nation to issue a license under a new regulatory framework specifically for … [Read More...]
Tennessee American Water Provides Additional PFAS Settlement Credit to Customers
Tennessee American Water announced that they are applying additional credits to customers’ bills as a result of the company's receipt of proceeds from settlements reached with manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Today, Tennessee American Water issued an $11.92 bill credit to all active water customer accounts as of August 28, 2026. The credit distributes recent settlement proceeds the company received from PFAS manufacturers to customers. The Tennessee Public Utility … [Read More...]
Law and Order Aug. 30
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift August 29: B Squad 26-008320-5400 BLK Ringgold Road- Theft - A man reported to police that sometime between the hours of 0330 and 0700 on 8-29, his black mini camper was stolen from the parking lot of the bank; the trailer also contained a Smith and Wesson .40 caliber handgun. The trailer and firearm were entered into NCIC as stolen, report on file. 26-008336 – 3100 BLK Mason Drive - AOA - ERPD was dispatched … [Read More...]