Tunnels Now Open in Both Directions of Travel TDOT contract crews from GeoStabilization International, LLC have completed the permanent repairs to the slope near the tunnels in East Ridge at the site of a recent mudslide, and the westbound tunnel is now open to traffic. TDOT maintenance crews will work on the ditch line at […]

DosBros Fresh Mexican Grill in East Ridge has selected East Ridge Parks and Recreation Department as their special “Spirit Night” promotion recipient.  On Tuesday, April 20, the restaurant will donate 30 percent of all proceeds to the East Ridge Parks and Recreation Department to aid in funding for the city’s special youth and adult programs.  […]

The Hamilton County Health Department, in partnership with Southern Adventist University, will offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to 1,000 individuals who make an appointment, this Sunday, April 18, at the Collegedale Church of Seventh-day Adventists. This community event is free and open to the public by appointment. “We are grateful to partner with Southern Adventist […]

Program Part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month The East Ridge Police Department is partnering with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) to promote “Hands Free Tennessee” during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout the month of April, ERPD will increase education and enforcement to reduce distracted-driving crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Since January 1, there have […]

To be Built on Site of Old Bowling Alley on Ringgold Road ABINGDON, VA – Earlier today, company officials announced plans to construct a new Food City and Gas N’ Go on Ringgold Road in East Ridge.  The 54,000-square-foot supermarket will serve as a replacement for the existing location and is expected to open early […]

RINGGOLD –  On Friday, April 9, the Catoosa County Board of Commissioners accepted the resignation from Alicia Vaughn as County Manager. The Board is not at liberty to further discuss this matter, or any personnel matter, beyond the statements made and action taken in today’s public meeting of the Board. We thank Mrs. Vaughn for […]

The Hamilton County Health Department has added 9,900 new first dose Pfizer appointments to the schedule. First Dose Appointments: April 13, 16-18, and 23-25 at Tennessee Riverpark April 19-22 at CARTA Bus Barn People age 16 years and older who live, work, or attend school in Hamilton County are encouraged to visit vaccine.hamiltontn.gov to make […]

District 29  HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 interchange improvement at SR-2 (US-11, US-41, US-72, Broad Street) and SR-58 (Market Street): During this reporting period, the contractor will be performing utility relocation work throughout the project limits, installing new drainage structures, and performing initial grading work for retaining wall construction. A traffic shift on I-24 eastbound has been […]