The Hamilton County Health Department has been notified of additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total case count to eight. Of the two cases reported yesterday,one is a contact to a previous case and is isolated at home. Another has a history of international travel and is isolated at home. Today, three cases were […]

NASHVILLE – In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation would like to explain the reasons for delays customers and firearms dealers may have experienced this week while securing a firearms background check or appeal in the state, and the steps being taken to alleviate the situation. The Tennessee Instant Check System […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-75 at I-24 Interchange Reconstruction: Motorists are encouraged to watch for trucks entering and exiting project. Phase 1 traffic shifts have been implemented. Motorists should expect multiple lane shifts traveling through the interchange. Lane closures will occur Sunday nights through Thursdays nights between 9 PM and 6 AM at the following […]

Food City is committed to the communities we serve.  Effective immediately, we plan to hire 2,500 additional associates to assist many of our friends, neighbors and area students who are currently seeking employment.  Food City store locations currently have both full-time and part-time opportunities available in key customer service and food service positions throughout our […]

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At Food City, the safety of our valued customers and dedicated team of associates is our top priority.  With the continuing health concerns surrounding COVID-19, effective immediately, we are temporarily adjusting our store hours of operation to 7:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. daily, to give our associates additional time to clean, sanitize and restock.  The […]

In an attempt to limit exposure of our personnel and the citizens we serve to the possibility of the coronavirus, beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17th, the HCSO will take non-priority reports over the phone until at least April 1st.  We will re-evaluate at that time if we need to continue to answer non-priority calls in […]

City of East Ridge officials announced today that due to issues surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, the East Ridge City Library is closing during the period which follows the Hamilton County Department of Education school closure calendar, which is currently from March 16-March 27.  Officials will continue to monitor the situation closely and make adjustments as […]

NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks remain open and free of charge for outdoor recreation as officials continue to monitor the impact of coronavirus in Tennessee. Time outdoors is proven to relieve stress and improve mental and physical health and is a way to maintain social distance. Local and state parks are useful destinations to find […]

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department asks that all residents cooperate fully with public health investigations and restricted movement orders that are being issued.Because there is yet no vaccine or medications for this virus, these restricted movement orders, along with social distancing and everyday actions to protect yourself, are the only things that can protect our […]

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department wants citizens to be aware of possible exposures to a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19). If you attended any events at St. Paul Episcopal Church (located at 305 W. Seventh St., Chattanooga) between the dates of February 23, 2020 and March 13, 2020, you need to be aware of a […]

This from East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen.: As our community continues to feel the increased impact of the coronavirus, the East Ridge Police Department feels it is important to share with you what we are doing to help ensure the health and safety of our citizens and first responders. To this end, the department […]

This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: As other fire departments in our area, and as the Chattanooga Fire Department has stated, The East Ridge Fire Rescue Department wants the public to know that in the midst of the current state of emergency due to COVID-19 concerns, our firefighters remain ready at both of […]