If you’re hungry for some fine barbeque and to help some folks who’ve been burned out of their apartment you’re in luck. Josh Gilreath, the owner of award-winning Tennessee Rebel Barbeque is hosting an event on Sunday November 9 that’s called “Where there’s smoke there’s family.” It will be held at Holy Smoke Cigars at […]
City Hires Manager for Venue 1921
City officials in East Ridge recently announced that Tara Viland has been selected as the Venue Manager for the city’s new event center, Venue 1921 at East Ridge. This multipurpose space will cover 12,000 square feet and is scheduled to open in early 2026, following the completion of construction by the end of 2025. Viland […]
Second Suspect in Roper Street Killing has been Arrested
The second suspect in the killing of one man and the wounding of anther in the Newcastle Apartments in August has been arrested. According to Hamilton County Jail booking reports, 22-year-old Jason Sherman Brown, who lived in the apartment complex where the alleged crime happened, was booked into the jail on Sunday on charges of […]
ERPD Arrests Oct. 29-Nov. 1
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from October 29-Nov. 1. 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. Wednesday, October 29 […]
Lee Declines Bridging SNAP Freeze with State Money
Tennessee Lookout With the looming prospect of federal food aid disappearing for nearly 1 in 10 Tennesseans starting Saturday, state Democratic lawmakers – and at least one Republican – have urged Gov. Bill Lee to follow the example of other state governors in taking action. Lee, who’s out of state this week on an economic trip […]
Municipal Court Docket November 4
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, November 4. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Cameron Burton – Drug Paraphernalia/Capias, Possession Controlled Substance/Capias, Criminal Impersonation/Capias, Revoked DL/Capias, Insurance, Registration. Mark Johnson – Domestic Assault, Resisting. Theodore Locklin – Evading, Resisting. […]
HCSO Traffic Investigator Rodney Brown Receives 2025 NAACP Ruby Hurley Image Award
On Thursday, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Investigator Rodney Brown was honored with the Chief Ralph Cothran Civil Service Officer of the Year Award during the 2025 NAACP Ruby Hurley Image Awards Ceremony. Traffic Investigator Brown, who began his career with the HCSO in 2017, was recognized for his outstanding dedication and commitment to the […]
Christmas Parade Looms
The City of East Ridge is excited to announce the return of its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. This hometown favorite lights up Ringgold Road each year with glowing floats, marching bands, holiday characters, and the unmistakable small-town Christmas magic that makes East Ridge shine. “This parade really brings out […]
Miller Retiring as City Manager
The City of East Ridge announced that City Manager J. Scott Miller will retire in January 2026, concluding an accomplished career spanning more than four and a half decades in public service. Miller has led the City of East Ridge since January 2023, having first returned to the position as Interim City Manager in November […]
Fire Destroys 20-Unit Building at Germantown Gardens Apartments
One building at Germantown Gardens Apartments caught fire early Thursday morning. According to Hamilton County 911, East Ridge firefighters were dispatched to 730 Germantown Circle at 4:33 a.m. The fire was reported in building eight, according to one social media post. On scene police worked to evacuate the occupants of twenty apartments as firefighters worked […]
Municipal Court Docket Oct. 21
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Oct. 21. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Colton Bartrum – Assault. Qurayshawn Byrdsong – Theft over $10,000/Capias, Burglary of Auto/Capias (2). Derick Capes – Violation Order of Protection. Alecia Driggins aka/Denise Farmer […]
HCSO Seizes Firearms, Drugs, Explosives from Search Warrant
On October 2, Hamilton County detectives executed a narcotics search warrant in the 9000 block of Pleasant Lane in Ooltewah, leading to the recovery of multiple items including the following: 41 firearms, including a stolen and modified fully automatic handgun, (3) suppressors, (1) personally manufactured lower machine gun, and (3) short-barreled rifle uppers Items […]
Arrest Made in Roper Street Killing
Police charged a man on Monday in connection with the killing of one man and the seriously wounding of a second at the Newcastle apartments on August 25. According to an affidavit of arrest, Jontae Duckett, 19, who lives in the apartment complex on Roper Street, was charged with 1st. Degree Murder and Especially Aggravated […]
Pup-grade Your Home, Get Purr-fect Companions with Half-Price Pet Adoptions
RINGGOLD – Treat yourself or someone you love with a paw-sitively great offer from Catoosa County Animal Control now through Halloween. Fur baby adoption fees through the month of October are $30, half the regular $60 fee, and include spay/neuter and a wellness check. A variety of beautiful cats and dogs are in the care […]
John Ross Road Set for Paving
The City of East Ridge, in coordination with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), announces that construction will begin on the John Ross Road Resurfacing Project starting Wednesday, October 1. Mobilization will start October 1 followed by milling/resurfacing efforts expected to begin by October 15. Talley Construction has been selected as the General Contractor for […]
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