East Ridge has a new Municipal Court Clerk and a new City Council member. Misty Chauncey, a newcomer to politics, edged three-term incumbent Patricia Cassidy to become only the second elected Municipal Court Clerk in the city’s history. The final tally saw Chauncey with 2,617 votes to Cassidy’s 2,544. Robert “Bob” Gilreath, in his fourth […]
Red Wolves Advance in USL League One Playoffs
OMAHA, N.E. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves bested the dominant Union Omaha, tied 1-1 through extra time until a 5-4 victory in penalties, Saturday in USL League One playoff action. It was four years since the last time Chattanooga and Omaha met in the playoffs. Back then, the Wolves had scored a 100th-minute goal to […]
Optimist Club Hosting 13th Annual ‘Booo-B-Que’
The East Ridge Optimist Club will host its 13th Annual Booo-B-Que on Saturday, October 31, bringing Harry’s Famous Barbecue back to the community for the club’s annual fundraiser, which supports the club’s work throughout the year. The Booo-B-Que will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in front of East Ridge City Hall, 1517 […]
Early Voting Begins Wednesday
Early voting for the Nov. 3rd State and Federal General Election begins Wednesday and continues through Thursday, Oct. 29. Tennesseans will be choosing party candidates for governor, the U.S. Senate seat held by Bill Hagerty, and the House seat held by Chuck Fleischmann as well as many local elections. There are several Constitutional Amendments, including […]
ERPD Recovers Missing Girl from Florida
On Monday, September 28, the East Ridge Police Department successfully assisted the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Chattanooga Police Department in the recovery of a missing 13-year-old female from Lee County, Florida. The breakthrough in the multi-state investigation occurred when investigators utilized Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to determine that a suspect vehicle […]
Penalty Kick Hands Red Wolves Road Loss
NAPLES, F.L. – The Chattanooga Red Wolves suffered a 1-0 loss to FC Naples on the road in USL League One play on Saturday. Naples found the only goal of the night when their Julian Cisneros went down in the Wolves’ box. Ruled a foul, the following penalty kick trickled past Jason Smith to give […]
Red Wolves Stun Portland with Stoppage-Time Wonder
The Red Wolves battled Portland Hearts of Pine to a 1-1 draw, Saturday at CHI Memorial Stadium in USL League 1 play. Set pieces. That was where Chattanooga dominated. In the first half alone, they won five corners and three free kicks, each beautifully executed and each stopped at the last second. Portland’s Hunter Morse […]
Fall Festival Returns to Camp Jordan for 5th Annual Celebration
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 annual celebration on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20. The free, two-day festival will take place at the Camp […]
Jones Memorial BBQ Sept. 12
Jones Memorial will be hosting its 48th Annual BBQ and Bake Sale next weekend. The event, proceeds of which go to benefit children and missions in the community, is scheduled for Saturday, September 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fare includes pork, beef, and chicken. Extra large sandwiches are $8, and plates at […]
Wichman Takes Chauncey’s Seat on County Commission
East Ridge will be represented by two new faces in Hamilton County government for the next four years; Katie Perkins and Joshua Wichman, both Democrats. Wichman, a newcomer to East Ridge and to politics, took down incumbent Mike Chauncey for the District 8 seat on the Hamilton County Commission. Wichman tallied 2,526 votes (55 percent) […]
Council Denies Rezoning on Swope Drive
Koral Named as New City Manager
Following a nationwide recruitment process, the City of East Ridge has selected Brian Koral as its next City Manager. The East Ridge City Council unanimously approved his appointment at the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday night, succeeding longtime City Manager J. Scott Miller, who retired earlier this year. Koral is expected to begin serving as […]
VIDEO: City Council Meeting March 12
CM Finalists Selected; Public Interviews Slated for Thursday
According to a press release, East Ridge officials have narrowed their search down for the next City Manager two four. Officials will now bring the four finalists into town to conduct public interviews. The interviews will be held during a special called meeting of the City Council on Thursday, March 5, at East Ridge City […]
McDonald Farm Proposed to be Tennessee’s Newest State Park
State of Tennessee officials, State Senator Bo Watson, and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp today announced plans to create a signature state park at McDonald Farm. Governor Bill Lee’s proposed state budget includes $45.3 million to help transform more than 1,300 acres of the historic property into Tennessee’s next great state park. “Hamilton County has […]
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