The East Ridge City Council will hold a special called meeting on Friday, Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. to consider the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 2628 A resolution of the City Council of the City of East Ridge, Tennessee, requesting the Hamilton County delegation of the legislature of the State of Tennessee to enact such […]
City Council Agonizes over ‘Amenities’ on Parkway
The East Ridge City Council met Thursday at City Hall and once again issues pertaining to the Jordan Crossing development dominated the discussion. The council voted on first reading to adopt an ordinance which would give a small parcel of land in the 600 block of Camp Jordan Parkway to Exit 1 LLC, the developers […]
Diamond Tower at New Location on Mack Smith Road
Diamond Tower, the full-service jewelry store that has been serving East Ridge for 13 years, recently moved to a new location on the eastern end of Ringgold Road. Byron Brooks, the proprietor of Diamond Tower, said that he moved his shop to 1465 Mack Smith Road, across the street from Cracker Barrel, to make shopping […]
Gravitt, Gardenhire Receive Input from Citizens
Two members of the Hamilton County delegation to the General Assembly _ Rep. Marc Gravitt and Sen. Todd Gardenhire _ held a forum at the community center on Thursday evening. The hour-long forum was an attempt to “hear what’s on your mind and learn what you are concerned about,” Sen. Gardenhire said. The sparsely-attended event […]
Man Injured in Fire at Welworth Home
One man was injured when fire damaged his home on Welworth Avenue early Wednesday morning. According to a press release from the East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, firefighters responded to the house at 5901 Welworth at 12:08 a.m. Light smoke was coming from the house and the occupants were outside the structure. The fire, […]
TAWC Shares Tips on Preventing Water Pipes from Freezing and Breaking
As cold weather begins to settle in the Tennessee Valley, Tennessee American Water reminds its customers to take steps to prevent water damage from frozen and burst pipes as well as frozen meters. “Extreme weather events like sub-freezing temperatures for an extended period can cause pipes in vulnerable areas to freeze and burst and result […]
City Hires Litchford as Interim Attorney
In a special called meeting on Thursday, the East Ridge City Council hired Mark Litchford as Interim City Attorney. Litchford, a member of the Grant Konvalinka & Harrison law firm, will replace Hal North, who resigned as City Attorney effective Jan. 1. The transition from one city attorney to another was anything but smooth. Several […]
Santa Train Spreading Joy on this Long Winter’s Night
On the first night of winter, a group of East Ridge firefighters, police officers and volunteers brought a little warmth into the world of a couple dozen families who need it most. On Wednesday evening, The Needy Child Fund’s Santa Train loaded up its sleigh _ actually two good-sized trailers _ and went out into […]
It’s Official: Helton, Williams Take Seats on City Council
East Ridge has two new members of the City Council, as Esther Helton and Brian Williams were sworn in Thursday night at City Hall. Hamilton County Sessions Court Judge Lila Statom administered the oath of office to Helton, the first elected city councilwoman in 20 years. Helton swore to the oath while her daughter Lisa […]
Young Couple Charged with Abusing Elderly Woman
A young couple have been arrested for allegedly neglecting and abusing the man’s great-grandmother. Seth Duff, 19, and his wife, Stormy, also 19, have been charged with Willful Abuse and Neglect of an Adult, according to records from the Hamilton County Jail. In addition, Stormy Duff was charged with simple possession of marijuana after authorities […]
UPDATED: Crew from ERFD Fighting Fires in Gatlinburg
The following is an East Ridge Fire and Rescue Facebook post on Wednesday morning from Fire Chief Mike Williams: We will not be posting any photos on Facebook at this time per request of Gatlinburg Fire Chief. Please respect and understand his request. The devastation is a worse case scenario. I would compare it […]
Photos of Christmas Parade 2016
The 2016 East Ridge Christmas Parade may have been the biggest and best ever. More than 70 entrants with elaborate Christmas-themed floats participated in the two-mile route down Ringgold Road. This year’s Grand Marshal was the late Perry Vandergriff, the beloved Director of the East Ridge High School Marching Band. A new element to […]
City Breaks Ground on New Fire Hall
Elected officials from East Ridge along with firefighters from the ERFD officially broke ground on the new Fire Hall No. 2, Friday afternoon. “I’m tickled to death,” said Fire Chief Mike Williams. “It’s a happy day for the city and a happy day for the fire department.” The new fire hall, which is situated in […]
Helton, Williams Elected to Council
Esther Helton will become only the third woman to serve on the East Ridge City Council as she polled the highest in a seven-person field in Tuesday’s Municipal Election. Political newcomer Brian Williams edged former Vice Mayor Jim Bethune by a scant 37 votes to join Helton on the new council. Unofficial result show Helton […]
Video of City Council Candidates’ Forum
East Ridge News Online sponsored a City Council Candidates’ Forum Monday night at City Hall. There are two open seats on the five-member board. Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt chose not to seek re-election, and Councilman Denny Manning has served 12 years and is term limited by the City Charter. Those running for office are: Jim […]
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