The East Ridge City Council recently approved unanimously a resolution to request removal of use restrictions on five acres of land within Camp Jordan Park that are currently protected as part of a Federal Land and Water Conservation program dating back to the 1970s. The Council’s decision was approved in light of the recent announcement […]
Council Paves Way for Red Wolves Practice Facility in Camp Jordan
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council passed a measure bringing professional soccer one step closer to becoming a reality in Camp Jordan Park. Resolution 2927 authorizes the mayor and city manager to undertake a process called “conversion” for five acres of the park that would become a training facility for the Chattanooga Red Wolves […]
Firefighters Train on Engine Pump
The East Ridge Fire Department is currently engaging in training some of its firefighters in engine pump training. Fire Chief Mike Williams said that during day four of training the focus was on commercial set-ups, relay pumping and supply pumping. “Beautiful weather for great training,” Chief Williams said via the East Ridge Fire and Rescue […]
Factory Brand Outlet Opens in Osborne Shopping Center
When East Ridge resident Jay Anderson decided to open a retail clothing business he told his business partner that he knew exactly where he wanted to locate it. “We ultimately want to open up several, “Anderson said Monday from sales floor of Factory Brand Outlet. “We wanted the first store here because it’s home.” Factory […]
Red Wolves Provide Training Session for ER Futbol Club
On Tuesday, March 26, Chattanooga Red Wolves coaches and players came to Camp Jordan for the evening to conduct free training sessions for the ERFC Rec East Ridge coaches and players. Coach Tim Hankinson and twelve of the Red Wolves players led over 150 kids in a fun filled night of training. Coach Hankinson divided […]
Rabies Clinics to be Held
There will be a rabies clinic in the first two weeks of April to get your dogs and cats vaccinated. On Saturday, April 6, the clinic will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. at Spring Creek Elementary School at 1100 Spring Creek Rd. On Friday, April 12, the clinic will be conducted at East […]
No Clear Answer on When Pioneer Frontier Construction May Begin
East Ridge officials met with the public, Thursday night at City Hall, to answer questions and get input from residents about the proposed revamping of Pioneer Frontier playground. Amanda Bowers, the city’s Community Involvement Coordinator, told about a dozen residents who attended that the city has acquired a Local Parks & Recreation Fund grant through […]
City Gets New Transport Van
Christmas came early … or late, depending upon one’s perspective, to the East Ridge Police Department and the municipal court. On Thursday morning at City Hall, police and officials from the court took delivery of a new Ford transport van. East Ridge Municipal Court Clerk Patricia Cassidy said that the 12-passenger van used to ferry […]
Camp Jordan Renovations Moving Forward Despite Rainy Weather
Mother Nature has done its best not to cooperate this winter as the renovations at Camp Jordan Park continue. After rains soaked the area in 2018 – according to the weather service, it was the wettest year on record – precipitation has continued. Within the last 10 days, some of Camp Jordan was inundated with […]
UPDATED: Council Wants Dorsey as Next City Manager
UPDATE: During Thursday’s East Ridge City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to extend an offer to Christopher Dorsey to become the city’s new City Manager . A proposed contract would pay Dorsey, the former City Manager of Red Bank, a salary of $115,000 per year. It would include a $450 per month car allowance, […]
Council Moves Forward on Partnering with Red Wolves
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council approved a resolution bringing the city one step closer to having professional soccer in Camp Jordan Park. In a unanimous vote, the council voted to allow the mayor and city manager to negotiate an agreement with the Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer club to create a soccer training facility […]
Council Rejects Developer’s Bid to Rezone S. Seminole Property for Apartment Complex
The East Ridge City Council denied a developer’s request to rezone property near the Bachman Tunnels to build a luxury apartment complex, Thursday night during its regular meeting. After hearing a chorus of concerns from citizens that the new 80-unit complex would clog traffic, increase crime and create stormwater issues in the area, the […]
ERFD Partners with State Fire Marshal’s Office to Promote ‘Close the Door’ Campaign
Saving a life in a house fire could only require something as simple as closing a door. Experts say that sleeping with a closed bedroom door could hold back flames and smoke long enough for occupants to wake up and attempt escape. To help raise awareness of this simple but effective life-saving message, the East […]
Williams to Hold Second ‘Meet the Mayor’ Event on Saturday
East Ridge Mayor Brian Williams will hold his second “meet the mayor” event on Saturday, Feb. 16 at Local Coffee. Mayor Williams said that he will bring East Ridge Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson along for this meeting, the second of numerous meetings planned where Mayor Williams will engage in a constructive dialogue […]
Garrett Takes Oath as HCSO Chief Deputy
Earlier Monday morning, Austin Garrett was officially sworn in as Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy by Judge Gary Starnes. Surrounded by his family, friends, members of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and numerous law enforcement personnel and elected officials from the tri-state area, Austin Garrett took the oath of office at the Hamilton County […]
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