This article is from Tennessee/Lookout. After lively debate Monday, the Tennessee House passed legislation decriminalizing some forms of abortion in the state, giving physicians the opportunity to save women experiencing deadly pregnancies based on “reasonable judgment.” The House voted 83-11 in favor of the legislation with two abstaining. Two Republicans voted against the bill, and 13 […]
Wally’s Closing after 34 Years
Owners, Glen and Sharon Meadows, Thank Their Loyal Customers Wally’s is closing its doors. The following is a message from owners Glen and Sharon Meadows. To our loyal customers – this is a message from Glen and Sharon Meadows. After 34 years in the day to day operation as Wally’s Restaurant in East Ridge […]
Ringgold Road Westbound Lane Closure
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 27, Talley Construction crews will close the outside westbound lane on Ringgold Road between Belvoir Avenue and Weldon Drive on the north side of the highway. According to a press release by the City of East Ridge, Chattanooga Gas Company will continue its gas line relocation operation along the street. The […]
Red Wolves to Host U.S. Open Cup Match vs Birmingham Legion FC
The Chattanooga Red Wolves will host a U.S. Open Cup match for the first time in club history this April. The match will be against the USL Championship side Birmingham Legion FC at CHI Memorial Stadium in a Second Round matchup. All US Open Cup Second Round matches will be played from April 4 to […]
Private School Voucher Bill for Hamilton County Rolls Through Committee
This article is from Tennessee/Lookout. Legislation expanding the state’s education savings account program to Hamilton County Schools passed the Senate Education Committee Wednesday with only token opposition. Despite a contentious vote in 2019 that brought the House to a standstill and led to an FBI investigation, the measure to spread private school vouchers to Hamilton passed […]
Miller Named City Manager
At Thursday night’s East Ridge City Council meeting, Scott Miller was appointed City Manager. Miller previously served as City Manager from 2016 to 2018 before announcing his retirement. Miller returned to the position in November of last year, accepting the position of Interim City Manager when Chris Dorsey resigned. “We want to thank Mr. Miller […]
Man Wanted for Murder in East Ridge Taken into Custody by Mexican Authorities
A man wanted for the November 2022 killing of a woman on Spriggs Street has been taken into custody in Mexico. According to East Ridge police, on Monday, Jose Antonio Cruz Ramirez was taken into custody by Mexican Authorities. The East Ridge Police Department and the Hamilton County District Attorney’s Office are coordinating with our […]
ERPD Officers, City Facing Excessive Use of Force Lawsuit
The City of East Ridge and three police officers are the defendants in another lawsuit alleging excessive use of force. Attorney Robin Flores filed the suit on behalf of Johnathan William Ellish in Hamilton County Circuit Court on December 30. The plaintiff seeks $750,000 from the City and Officers James Davis, Samuel Roistacher and former […]
Pioneering Tomorrow Hits the Ground Running
What’s the Most Pressing Issue Facing East Ridge? A new organization of business owners and civic leaders was recently formed in East Ridge and it is asking for help from all residents to help move the city forward. Pioneering Tomorrow was begun in late October with two dozen sponsors from the world of business, community […]
Judge Will Visit Budgetel Before Making Decision on Whether to Close the Facility
Hamilton County Criminal Court Judge Boyd Patterson said he wants to inspect the Budgetel later this week to learn more about what led to the request to close it. At the conclusion of a Monday hearing, Patterson said he’s “interested in how we got here and interested in moving forward.” The Budgetel, East Ridge’s largest […]
TDOT Awards Phase II Contract for I-24, I-75 Exchange
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has awarded the contract for Phase II of the I‑75 at I‑24 interchange modification in Chattanooga to Wright Brothers Construction Company, Inc. of Charleston, Tennessee for $160.9 million The project will extend from Spring Creek Road to Germantown Road on I-24 and from the bridge over the railroad to the […]
UPDATED: ERPD Looking for Person of Interest in Monday Homicide
Arrests Warrants Obtained for Suspect UPDATE: East Ridge Police have obtained warrants charging Jose Antonio Cruz Ramirez with 1st Degree Murder in this case. ERPD detectives have worked tirelessly on this case since late yesterday evening. The suspect is still at large and is believed to have fled the area. Anyone with information is urged […]
East Ridge Offices Closed in Observance of Thanksgiving
On Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving. All properties scheduled for Thursday garbage pick-up will be collected on Wednesday, November 23. For those with recycle service on Thursday, November 24, those will be collected on Wednesday, November 23, too. All properties scheduled for […]
Budgetel Residents Protest Potential Eviction
Several dozen residents of the Budgetel showed up in front of City Hall Tuesday evening saying that they had received word from Hamilton County Schools officials that the extended stay motel would be shut down on Wednesday, putting them out on the street. “I’m 30 weeks pregnant and I have nowhere to stay,” said Ruby […]
Miller New Interim City Manager
During a Monday evening special called meeting of the East Ridge City Council, Scott Miller was named the interim City Manager. City Councilman Mike Chauncey made a motion that Miller, who retired as city manager four years ago, be hired as the interim. Councilman Jacky Cagle seconded the motion. In a unanimous vote without discussion […]
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