Chattanooga Red Wolves SC (9-8-9) defeated Orlando City B (3-19-4) 2-1 at David Stanton Field on Saturday. The Red Wolves came out firing to start the match as they looked to jump on Orlando early. In the first minute, Jonathan Caparelli fired a shot that was saved by the finger tips of Orlando goalie Christian […]
Photos from Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
Personnel from the East Ridge Fire Department and East Ridge Police Department participated in the Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Sunday at Finley Stadium. Director Britt Bradshaw, a Chattanooga Firefighter, said this is the first year the event has been held at Finley Stadium. In previous years the stair climb – done to memorialize the […]
Corner Cafe ‘Cruise-In’ Benefits Food Pantry
On Saturday night one of the city’s most popular restaurants, The Corner Cafe, hosted dozens of classic cars in a “Cruise-In” to benefit the East Ridge Community Food Pantry. Scores of people showed up for the free burgers and dogs to gawk at everything from a ’32 Ford three-window high boy to classic ’67 Camaros, […]
Duncan, Clark Honored at Optimist Club’s 9-11 Lunch
The East Ridge Optimist Club held its Annual 9-11 Luncheon for city employees, Wednesday at the Community Center. Carolyn Tucker, the Lt. Governor of the Gateway District, which includes Tennessee and Georgia, said the luncheon is a way for the organization to show appreciation for all the folks who serve the community of East Ridge. […]
Fun in the Sun at ‘PioneerFest’
Hundreds of people flocked to the second annual PioneerFest, Saturday at Camp Jordan Park, bringing residents, civic groups, schools, religious congregations and businesses together for entertainment, activities, food and fun. The event is a fundraiser for the East Ridge Needy Child Fund. A new addition this year was “East Ridge Has Talent.” Buddy Griffith, the […]
Feeding the Hungry in East Ridge
The East Ridge Community Food Pantry is desperately in need of volunteers to help feed hungry families in our area. On Wednesday, this reporter went to East Ridge Methodist Church on Prater Road where the food pantry operates to get a first-hand look at the work being done. Danny McDowell, a 70-year-old retired plumber with […]
How to Become a Volunteer Firefighter with ERFD
Buddy’s bar-b-q Opens for Business
Buddy’s bar-b-q is now open at 619 Camp Jordan Parkway in East Ridge. The popular barbeque restaurant’s new location is just behind Bass Pro Shops. “The city welcomes Buddy’s bar-b-q to East Ridge and appreciates their investment in our community,” said East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams. “We wish Buddy’s much success and will be enjoying […]
Stadium Developers Get Permit to Resume Work
UPDATE: On August 27, the developers of the Red Wolves stadium off Spring Creek Road received a permit to resume construction. Star Construction Builders had received a notice of violation from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). ASA Engineering, a company working on the project, challenged the ruling that alleged construction had disturbed […]
Trailer from Over-Size Load Truck Clips Power Pole Creating Traffic Snarl
An accident involving an over-sized load truck snarled traffic on Ringgold Road, Tuesday afternoon. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the call was dispatched at 11:12 a.m. to 4131 Ringgold Road, right in front of the Walmart Neighborhood Market. Chief Williams said the truck carrying a generator house had a mechanical issue with […]
Personnel Review Board Findings Conflict with Reed Termination
The East Ridge Personnel Review Board has recommended reinstating former Police Chief J.R. Reed to the department as a supervising sergeant over the Traffic Division. The board’s non-binding recommendation was released on Wednesday. The board heard Reed’s appeal over three meetings in July and August regarding the city’s allegations that he: failed to comply with […]
Lightning Strike May Have Sparked Fire at Condos
East Ridge firefighters along with a full complement of mutual aid departments responded to a fire that may have been caused by a lightning strike at the Belvoir Hills Estates condominiums at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, a resident of the unit was transported to Erlanger Hospital. […]
Tennis is Back!
Dozens of people bearing tennis and pickleball rackets descended on the newly refurbished tennis/pickleball courts at East Ridge High School during the “Grand Re-Opening” of the facility, Saturday morning. It appears that the re-introduction of tennis in the city is an “ace,” as East Ridge City Councilman Mike Chauncey said he arrived a little after […]
Jette New Principal at OLPH
When the students at Our Lady of Perpetual Help attend the first day of classes on Tuesday they will find themselves under the guidance of new Principal Paul Jette. Jette, who is originally from New Bedford, Mass., comes to the school with decades of experience as an administrator in private schools, mostly in New England. […]
Governor Lee Helps Red Wolves Break Ground on Stadium
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, along with local and state dignitaries, joined Bob Martino, the owner of the Red Wolves, in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the pro soccer team’s stadium, Tuesday morning just off Spring Creek Road. Martino said he had two passions in life … soccer and real estate. “The stadium will connect people through […]
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