Each year a few elected officials will sponsor a law or an ordinance to change the way the voters who elected them are notified about actions government wishes to take. This year will be no exception. Generally, our officials say, the proposed changes are to make government notices, and the legally required notices for property […]
Second Women’s March Boasts Impressive Turnout
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – More than 15,000 Tennesseans took to the streets of downtown Nashville on Saturday morning for the second annual Tennessee Women’s March. Starting at Public Square and rallying at Bicentennial Mall, the crowd organized in support of myriad issues facing women. Signs championed topics ranging from reproductive rights and wage gaps to environmental […]
Medical Cannabis Only Act Introduced in Legislature
State Sen. Steve Dickerson (R-Nashville) and Rep. Jeremy Faison (R-Cosby) today introduced Medical Cannabis Only Act of 2018, legislation that would allow Tennessee patients with specific health conditions access to safe, regulated medical cannabis oil-based manufactured products only. Dickerson and Faison led the Medical Cannabis Task Force for the Tennessee General Assembly this fall, and […]
Supporting the Priorities of the DOJ
Since being sworn in as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee on November 21, 2017, I have been working diligently to support the Department of Justice (DOJ) priorities outlined by United States Attorney General Jeff Sessions as well as the mission of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee. […]
Tuesday Night Soccer at CJ Arena Postponed
The frigid cold and possibility of snow and ice on roads in the Tri-State area has led East Ridge Parks and Recreation to postpone Tuesday night’s soccer matches at Camp Jordan Arena, officials said. The games will be rescheduled for another date. Please keep the student athletes home, warm and safe, said Parks and Recreation […]
City Offices Closed for MLK Holiday
East Ridge city offices and non-essential services will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2018, in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. For those with Monday trash pickup, the following schedule will be implemented: North-side (from Ringgold Road to Chattanooga/Interstate 24)—Tuesday, January 16 South-side (From Ringgold Road to Stateline Road/Georgia)—Wednesday, January 17 This alternate trash […]
Gravitt Inducted into Tennessee Auctioneers Hall of Fame
The Tennessee Auctioneers Association, at its yearly convention in Murfreesboro, named Marc Gravitt as the newest member to the Tennessee Auctioneers Hall of Fame. Vice President Bobby Colson from Nashville presented the award to Representative Gravitt saying, “this award is presented to a man that has dedicated his life to service, both in his […]
City Gets Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Grant Award
The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation awards grants to public safety agencies to help with equipment and other needs. The East Ridge Police Department has been fortunate yet again to receive such needed funds for equipment from the Foundation. This year’s award will fund five portable radios and related equipment, valued at $19,834.15. These radios […]
Schrader’s Host Dinner for NCF Volunteers
On Saturday evening, Herman and Mary Schrader hosted a dinner to show appreciation for the volunteers who helped on Helton Hill during the Christmas lights. In addition he presented the East Ridge Needy Child Fund a check in the amount of $37,550 that was donated from giving people who came to see the light display. […]
Here We Come 2018
As the new year approaches we face another local election. In 2016 I must admit I did not know much about the East Ridge political scene. Since that time I have attended most of the East Ridge City Council meetings, as well as other government board meetings, in an effort to understand what, why, and […]
Food Lion Recalls Biscuits
Food Lion is voluntarily recalling all code dates of its Food Lion brand Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits in an abundance of caution after being notified by its manufacturer today the product may contain listeria monocytogenes. While there have been no reports of illnesses to date, the product is being recalled as a precautionary measure after T. […]
Garden Seminar at Chattanooga State
The UT Extension and the Master Gardeners of Hamilton County present a public garden seminar, “Square Foot Gardening: Simple, Productive, Weed-Free Gardening,” an evening of garden learning and fun with UT Extension Agent Amy Dismukes. The seminar takes place on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Chattanooga State Community College […]
TAWC Shares Tips on Preventing Water Pipes from Freezing and Breaking
As freezing temperatures are expected over the next several days and into the New Year, 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 […]
White New CEO at Chattanooga CVB
The Chattanooga Convention and Visitors Bureau has named Barry E. White as the new president and chief executive officer, attracting a successful tourism and hospitality professional to the Scenic City. “We look forward to welcoming Barry to Chattanooga,” says Chattanooga CVB board chair Keith Sanford. “The search committee was impressed by his proven track record […]
Registration Open for Master Gardner Training Class
The University of Tennessee and Master Gardeners of Hamilton County (MGHC) announce that registration is open for the 2018 Master Gardener Training Course. Classes run from early January through the end of April and take place at the UT Extension office, 6183 Adamson Circle (off Bonny Oaks Drive) in Chattanooga. The UT / Master Gardener […]
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