The Metropolitan Bells presents “Need a Little Christmas” 2018 Thursday, Dec. 6; Fairview Baptist Church; 261 County Road 439; Athens, TN Tuesday, Dec. 11; Brainerd Baptist Church; 300 Brookfield Avenue; Chattanooga, TN Tuesday, Dec. 18; Christ United Methodist Church; 8645 East Brainerd Road; Chattanooga, TN All Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Free To The […]
Billy Dean Passes
Rev. Billy Dean, 88, well -known Pastor for over 71 years, of East Ridge , passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Hamilton Cty., Rev. Dean was called into the ministry at the age of 17 and actually began pastoring Shany Town Baptist, Sand Mountain at that time. Before […]
Food City Begins Annual ‘Pet Hunger Drive’
The Food City Pet Club is gearing up for their annual Pet Hunger Drive. This year’s drive will take place November 28th through January 1st throughout the entire supermarket chain. During the drive, shoppers are invited to purchase pre-packaged pet food bags for only $10. Once purchased, the bags can be deposited in the special […]
TBI Announces ‘Missing Children’s Day’ Poster Contest
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is calling on all 5th graders, from across the state, to participate in 2019 National Missing Children’s Day poster contest! The annual contest, sponsored by the United States Department of Justice, strives to demonstrate America’s united effort to bring missing children home safely, while highlighting the importance of proactive […]
Christmas Parade This Saturday
The City of East Ridge will hold its annual Christmas Parade on Saturday, November 17, 2018, city officials said Tuesday. According to a press release, the line-up for parade participants begins at 4:00 p.m. on Germantown Road from Ringgold Road north toward I-24, with the parade stepping off at 6:30 p.m. Ringgold Road will shut […]
Hudgens Named Softball Coach at ERHS
The East Ridge High School softball team has a new softball coach. Last week, Bobby Hudgens, a Greater Chattanooga Hall of Fame inductee for fastpitch softball and ’74 ERHS alumnus, was named the new coach. The 63-year-old banker told the Chattanooga Times Free Press that he would “…just like to help see the program get […]
Food City Kicks off ‘Share Your Christmas’ Campaign
Food City is teaming up with WRCB-TV Channel 3 Eyewitness News, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Chattanooga Area Food Bank and WUSY 101 Radio to host their holiday “Share your Christmas” campaign. The annual fundraising drive benefits local hunger relief programs throughout our region. “Food City is proud to be a partner of the Share […]
Williams Thanks Citizens for Support
To the citizens of East Ridge, I am so honored to have your overwhelming support and confidence as your next Mayor. I want to thank everyone that voted for me as well as contributed and supported me throughout my campaign. I want to congratulate Jacky Cagle and Mike Chauncey on their wins for city council. I want to also […]
TWF’s ‘Hunters for the Hungry’ Program in Full Swing
Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Hunters for the Hungry program is in full swing for the 2018 deer season. More than 80 processors throughout the state are now accepting donations of whole deer to help feed local families in need. In Hamilton County, that includes Deermaster, Don’s Meat Shop, and Middle Valley Deer Processing. Contact information and […]
The Critic
Lately, I am reminded of the critic. I am reminded of the public servants who run for office, serve the citizens, and make decisions in the public arena. I am reminded of the truth. I am reminded of so many things lately that I simply remember this famous attribution of Theodore Roosevelt: “It is not […]
Extra, Extra … Read All About It
The election is Tuesday and will determine the future of not only East Ridge, but regional, state, and National government operations. Not too long ago we saw the detrimental turn of societal outliers as they attacked the nomination process of our newest Supreme Court Justice, Brett Kavanaugh. I remember the outrage of so many conservative […]
Pope Sets Record Straight on Tilley’s Assertions
Let me first say that I like and respect John Tilley. But as the late, great Paul Harvey would say.. Now the rest of the story. Insurance for life? This discussion started when spouses of retired employees realized that policy had changed around 2009. Retirees with 25 years of service had their insurance paid at 100 percent, but […]
Why I support Jim Bethune for Mayor of East Ridge
The East Ridge Municipal elections are rapidly approaching. Unfortunately, it has become the norm in politics to demonize candidates without remorse for them or their families Jim Bethune has by some been categorized as an used car salesman. When in reality, he had over a 40-year career in the auto industry with the majority of […]
Pope: Williams the Only Responsible Choice for Mayor
Spring forward, fall back! As we set back our clocks, let’s not set back our City as well. Election day for Mayor of East Ridge is on us. For those of us who have been watching the happenings in East Ridge over the years see only one clear choice. Brian Williams has two years under […]
Crossing the ‘Party Line’
While I align myself with the Republican party, I will be supporting Joda Thongnopnua instead of Esther Helton in the race for State House of Representatives District 30. His willingness to communicate with his constituents is what our district needs, considering the diversified socio-economic make up in our district. I am confident, if elected, Joda […]
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