The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Breastfeeding Support program has won the Gold level of excellence by the USDA Food and Nutrition Services program. The award was one of only two awarded in Tennessee. The program successfully met the “best practices” criteria, which demonstrate excellence in breastfeeding practices and support. “We […]
ERHS, Parks & Rec Holds Skills Camp
The East Ridge Pioneers football and cheerleading squads looked to the future Tuesday night at Raymond James Stadium. East Ridge High School football coach Tim James joined his staff, a dozen players and five of the Pioneers cheerleaders to guide kids through free football and cheerleading skills camps. City of East Ridge Athletics Supervisor Shawnna Skiles said […]
Book Review: Jeff Shaara: ‘To The Last Man’
Now I turn to the First World War, in Jeff Shaara’s historical novel, To The Last Man. That’s “novel,” because while Shaara bases his books on first-person documents, contemporary correspondence, and facts, he also adds assumed and imagined dialogue and some actions, in order to help the reader better understand and imagine the feelings and […]
Health Department’s Step ONE Teaching Garden Grants Now Available
The Health Department’s Step ONE(Optimize with Nutrition and Exercise) program offers grants to neighborhoods and organizations to begin and sustain teaching gardens. The purpose of the Step ONE teaching gardens is to: Demonstrate to children and families the importance of food choices for overall health; Provide opportunities for people to learn valuable skills such as […]
Gann Recognized by Optimists
Each year the East Ridge Optimist Club strives to maintain its status with International Optimist as an “honor club.” John Tilley, President of the club, said that part of this process is honoring a club member or individual for their contribution to the Optimist Club, Community and Youth. This year’s recipient, by unanimous decision, was […]
Dean Replies to Criticism
Citizens of East Ridge, During a recent Community Meeting there were a couple of statements made regarding my office that I feel compelled to correct. It was stated that I had an employee in the Hamilton County Criminal Court Clerk’s office that made an outrageous salary and only worked three days a week. That is […]
Book Review: ‘The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion’
Editor’s Note: Roberta Jackson will be contributing book reviews to East Ridge News Online. This is Ms. Jackson’s second offering to ERNO readers. Hope you enjoy this addition to the city’s only local news source. For some reason, lately I am being drawn to books that connect to some extent to the first or second […]
New Registration at ER Elementary
East Ridge Elementary School will begin registration for the school year on Tuesday. According to a press release, officials will be handling registration a little differently hoping to alleviate the lengthy process. In the past the school held registration on one day. This year it is being held over a four-day period. Grades 1 […]
Taylor, ERHS Teacher, Awarded National Gallery of Art Fellowship
East Ridge High School teacher Deborah Taylor was one of only 53 participants chosen to take part in the 2017 National Gallery of Art Teacher Institute on Art of the Renaissance. The six-day seminar took place in Washington, D.C. and brought together teachers of art, English, history, math, and related subjects from 20 different states. The […]
‘Blue Ridge Derby’ Set for Wednesday
“The Scenic Soccer City” and “The Land of Sky” are making the final preparations for the inaugural BLUE RIDGE DERBY: an annual match-up between Chattanooga FC and Asheville City SC. The first match will take place THIS Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Finley Stadium. It’s a bittersweet match-up for both clubs, who saw early postseason exits in the […]
Mayor Lambert on Camp Jordan Facilities Discussion
In recent days, a handful of articles have appeared regarding the potential redevelopment of Camp Jordan Park, and naturally, questions have arisen as a result. The City of East Ridge has indeed participated in exploratory discussions with Hamilton County officials regarding improvements and expanded capacity at the 260-acre park, and those discussions are ongoing. […]
ERPD’s K9 Axel Gets Body Armor
East Ridge Police Department’s K9 Axel has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Axel’s vest is sponsored by Elks Lodge #91 of Chattanooga, TN and embroidered with the sentiment “This vest provided by Elks Lodge #91”. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is […]
Book Review: ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’
Editor’s Note: Roberta Jackson will be contributing book reviews to East Ridge News Online. This is Ms. Jackson’s first offering to ERNO readers. Hope you enjoy this addition to the city’s only local news source. I recommend a book entitled The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann […]
There is a Treasure in East Ridge
There is a treasure in East Ridge. It is located in the Southern corner of the City Hall, and it is the library. Our library is beautiful. You should come to the library and enjoy its coolness and that wonderful, nostalgic smell of good books just waiting to be read; free WiFi, comfortable seating, and […]
Residents Show Appreciation for Animal Services Department
Recently, East Ridge Animal Services were called to deal with feral cats in a neighborhood. Andrea Dillard, supervisor of Animal Services, said that in the Kenton Road area several women had helped a resident tend to more than a dozen feral cats. Dillard said the resident didn’t understand the city’s policy of capturing the cats, […]
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