With the grand opening of Bass Pro Shops just moments away, the City of East Ridge would like to take a moment to remind area residents and businesses of the potential traffic congestion that comes with such a large business opening on a major traffic corridor. On Wednesday, July 13, Bass Pro Shops will have […]
Bass Pro Ribbon Cutting Tonight
The long-awaited Grand Opening of the Bass Pro Shops will be held Wednesday evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. It’s billed as “An Evening For Conservation.” Local dignitaries will be joined by Bass Pro officials and celebrities from the world of sports _ including Johnny Majors, Eric Ainge and Jimmy Houston _ Wednesday night at […]
Tennessee Food City Locations Begin Wine Sales
Abingdon, VA – Earlier today, Food City customers celebrated the long-awaited first day of wine sales in Tennessee grocery stores. “For years, countless Tennesseans have sought the same opportunity afforded their Virginia and Georgia friends and neighbors, to purchase wine from their local supermarket. For the past eight years, legislators and retailers across the state […]
Tn. American Water Awards Environmental Grant to Hamilton County Coalition
Tennessee American Water awarded a $2500 environmental grant to the Hamilton County Coalition (HCC) for their Drug Take Back program. Valoria Armstrong, President of Tennessee American Water, presented the check at an event with the HCC’s summer youth program, YES – the Youth Empowerment Society. The Hamilton County Coalition trains teens 15-18 years old in […]
Big Plans for Bass Pro Grand Opening
According to our friends at News Channel 9 the grand opening of the Bass Pro Shops East Ridge Outpost kicks off Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. The event features an all-star cast of celebrities from the world of sports, entertainment and the great outdoors who will join together to help Bass Pro Shops celebrate a […]
It’s Blue and It’s New … Fernando’s
Ever since the bright royal blue beacon appeared along my travels down Ringgold Road, I have been waiting to see the glowing invitation of an “open” sign gracing its windows. It was through some Facebook chatter earlier this week that I learned the sign was lit: Fernando’s was open for business. Located at 5308 Ringgold […]
Kingwood Lives
The information floating around social media over the last 36 hours that Kingwood Pharmacy, a beloved institution in East Ridge, is closing, is false. An official with Kingwood Pharmacy said Tuesday that she did not know how rumors circulating about the longtime business began but emphatically denied there were plans to close the Ringgold Road […]
The Olive Branch Opens Doors for Business
An extended Greek family has opened up a grocery store/deli near the corner of Ringgold Road and John Ross Road. The Olive Branch Mediterranean Foods will be a godsend to the Greek community in the greater Chattanooga area and a chance for the people of East Ridge to expand their palates with authentic savory and […]
Planning Commission Recommends Rezoning of House on Notre Dame Ave.
The East Ridge Planning Commission has recommended that the zoning of a house on the corner of Notre Dame Avenue and South Terrace be changed from residential to office. In a Monday meeting, the commission voted unanimously in favor of the request from Bobby Hudgens. Hudgens wants to refurbish the house into an office and […]
Camp Jordan Parkway Re-opened
Surrounded by elected officials and local dignitaries, East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert cut a ceremonial ribbon re-opening Camp Jordan Parkway that runs beside the new Bass Pro Shops, Monday morning. “This is a very big day for our city,” Mayor Lambert said. “This marks a significant investment for East Ridge.” Mayor Lambert said that he […]
Follow-Up Interviews at Bass Pro
According to our friend Richard Simms at NewsChannel9, follow-up interviews are underway for the new East Ridge outdoor retailer, Bass Pro Outpost. Last week Bass Pro held a job fair, inviting all comers to submit an application for one of 150 open associate positions they need to fill. Managers say that company policy won’t allow […]
Camp Jordan Parkway Reopening Announced
The City of East Ridge announces the re-opening of Camp Jordan Parkway. The parkway has been closed for several months due to widening of the road to accommodate the Bass Pro Shop set to open this summer. There will be a ceremony on Monday, April 25th at 11:00 am to commemorate the re-opening of Camp […]
Beer Board Fines Five Businesses
The East Ridge Beer Board met Monday night at City Hall and fined five businesses for selling beer to minors. The board uniformly levied fines of $200 against Stop-N-Go Fuel Mart, Stop-N-Save, Circle K, Amigo and Party Mart. In addition, the businesses will have their licenses suspended for three days, March 17, 18 and 19. […]
Sign of Changing Times
Workers with Snyder Signs replaced the old Cornerstone Bank sign with a new one on Sunday morning. Cornerstone announced last year that it had merged with SmartBank, which has headquarters in Pigeon Forge. Cornerstone is the sixth largest bank in the Chattanooga area, with more than 100 employees in its five Hamilton County offices. When […]
Food City’s School Bucks Program Underway
ABINGDON, VA – Food City officials recently announced the roll out of their highly successful School Bucks program to their newly acquired supermarkets in the Chattanooga and north Georgia area. Registrations are being accepted for the program through February 26th. Colleges, universities, high schools, middle schools and elementary schools in the Chattanooga/north Georgia area are […]