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. 15
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 14: B Squad 26-008879 – 3200 BLK Gleason Drive - Animal Call - Police responded to the intersection of … [Read More...]
Senator Lamar Alexander Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award for Environmental Stewardship
Nashville, Tenn. – Former Tennessee Sen. Lamar Alexander has been named the recipient of the 2026 Robert Sparks Walker Lifetime Achievement Award, the top honor in the Governor’s Environmental … [Read More...]
Law and Order Sept. 14
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 13: B Squad 26-008864 – 1300 BLK Adonna Lane - Aggravated Domestic Assault - A concerned neighbor … [Read More...]
East Ridge Mourns the Loss of City Councilman Jacky Cagle
It is with profound sadness that the City of East Ridge announces the death of City Councilman Jacky Cagle, who passed away Sunday. Cagle dedicated nearly half a century to serving the people of East … [Read More...]
Law and Order Sept. 13
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 11: B Squad 26-008779 – 200 BLK Eads Street - Disorder with a Weapon - Following an altercation with a … [Read More...]
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Red Wolves Battle to Draw on the Road
RICHMOND, V.A. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves battled the Richmond Kickers to a 1-1 draw, Saturday on the road in USL League One play. The Red Wolves will return home this Wednesday for a rematch against Forward Madison FC. The Wolves were chomping at the bit to get the match going. Weather had pushed kickoff back an hour, and once the whistle sounded, they raced forward like a nail into the heart of Richmond. In just the second minute, Bentley received a pass and drove it to right outside the … [Read More...]
East Ridge Optimist Club Honors Local First Responders at Annual 9/11 Luncheon
The East Ridge Optimist Club hosted its annual 9/11 Luncheon of Honor at East Ridge Fire Rescue, bringing together community members, first responders, city employees, and elected officials to remember those lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders who serve East Ridge today. Sergeant Stephen Rhudy was honored as the Police Officer of the Year, and Lt. Joshua Williams was honored as Firefighter of the Year. Rhudy and Williams were recognized for their individual contributions … [Read More...]
Municipal Court Docket Sept. 15
The following individuals are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Sept. 15. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Davorius Appleberry - Aggravated Animal Cruelty, Abandoned Animal. Marcus Arnold - Child Abuse, Possession Firearm/Felony/PTR, Unlawful Possession Firearm, Possession Marijuana/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Troy Bodenhamer - Theft of Property/PTR. Brian Jordan - Possession Fentanyl, Possession Meth, False Imprisonment, Drug … [Read More...]
Red Bank Edges East Ridge in Region Play
Red Bank edged East Ridge, 28-21, Friday night at Raymond James Stadium/Shanks Field in a Region 3-4A prep football game. The loss was the first of the year for the Pioneers who are now 3-1 overall and 0-1 in region play. East Ridge will travel to Central next Friday and try to get back on its winning ways. East Ridge's senior Jeri Young ran for 78 yards on 22 carries and two touchdowns. All told, The Pioneers racked up 159 yards on the ground. Quarterback Camrin Hollis was 12-for-15 through the … [Read More...]
HCSO, TBI, Homeland Security Investigations Joint Investigation Unveils Local Business Was a Cover for a Prostitution Operation
On the late morning of September 9, a joint undercover investigation involving the HCSO Criminal Investigations Unit, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), and Homeland Security Investigations uncovered a woman soliciting prostitution at S-Lucky Spa, address 7794 East Brainerd Road, Suite 110. The business was found on a website known for advertising prostitution, and an investigation into the business confirmed the spa was being used as a cover for prostitution. An undercover operation … [Read More...]
CPD Makes Arrest in Tunnel Blvd Shooting
The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a suspect in the shooting on Tunnel Boulevard that occurred on September 7. Devonta Shepherd (DOB: 11/03/94) was taken into custody and transported to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. He is charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Possession (Felon), and Employing a Firearm During the Commission of a Dangerous Felony. The information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues. … [Read More...]
Law and Order Sept. 11
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 10: A Squad 26-008734- 3700 BLK Northview Avenue- Domestic Disorder - The caller stated this morning after she came home from work, she and a man were engaged in a verbal argument. She claimed the man shoulder-checked her at which time she grabbed his shirt to pull him back. She described the man grabbing a broom as a weapon, to which she responded by obtaining a knife which she swung at the man. The … [Read More...]
Search Warrant Yields Big Bust
The East Ridge Police Department’s SRO division scored a major victory today in our mission for safe, drug free schools. Three people were taken into custody on narcotics and firearm charges following a search warrant service at their residence. The seizure included THC vape cartridges, marijuana, resale amounts of cocaine, Percocet, MDMA, three firearms (one confirmed stolen), several thousand dollars in currency, and drug sales paraphernalia. Officers from the Patrol and Criminal … [Read More...]
ERPD Arrests Sept. 4-9
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Sept. 4-9. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Sept. 4 CONYERS, GERALD BERNARD4522 SHAWHAN ROAD CHATTANOOGA, 37411Age at Arrest: 55 years oldArresting Agency: East RidgeCharges: AGGRAVATED ASSAULT DAVIDSON, JESSE AUSTIN1884 NEW HOME … [Read More...]
Hamilton County 911 Telecommunicators Recognized for Saving Lives
This photograph represents 9-1-1 supervisors, veteran telecommunicators, and even telecommunicator trainees who were recognized at Thursday's 9-1-1 Board of Directors meeting for lifesaving interventions that were provided over the telephone. “Every day, our Telecommunicators with Hamilton County 9-1-1 guide callers through high-quality CPR and other critical, lifesaving measures,” said Operations Director Barbara Loveless. “In some cases, we can confirm that their actions and instructions … [Read More...]
Law and Order Sept. 10
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. Day Shift September 9: A Squad 26-008694 – 4100 BLK Ringgold Road – Search Warrant/Narcotics Violation - Three people were taken into custody on narcotics and firearm charges following a search warrant service at their residence. The seizure included THC vape cartridges, marijuana, resale amounts of cocaine, Percocet, MDMA, three firearms (one confirmed stolen), several thousand dollars in currency, and drug sales … [Read More...]
Collegedale Police Department Discontinues Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) System
COLLEGEDALE – The following statement was issued by Jack Sapp, Chief of Police, Collegedale Police Department: "On Thursday, September 3, 2026, I made the decision to discontinue access to the Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) system for all officers of the Collegedale Police Department, revoking access to the six (6) LPR cameras operated by the City. This decision followed careful consideration of the technology, its use, and concerns expressed by citizens of Collegedale, as well as individuals … [Read More...]
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 was located at this location and had a current warrant out of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. ERPD placed him into custody and transported him to Hamilton County Jail without incident. 26-008665- 1400 BLK Saint Thomas Street- Animal/Back ERAS - East Ridge Animal Services followed up on a tip … [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 report the amount of money the state is losing. Rep. Aftyn Behn said Tuesday she will file legislation for the 2027 session prohibiting the state from issuing tax exemptions for three years, allowing time for the department to track the annual cost, disclose the facilities that hold certificates for … [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 owner located unexploded live ordnance. Police secured the area and created a perimeter for safety. Chattanooga Police Bomb Squad and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Bomb Squad responded. The ordnance was properly disposed of by the CPD Bomb Squad. 26-008634- 2000 BLK Prigmore Road- Theft - The … [Read More...]