A bunch of neighbors in and around Shady Drive got together Saturday afternoon to celebrate the Memorial Day weekend. Held at the Pickle “Casa,” the gathering was billed as the Shady Grove Memorial Day Picnic, and Lavon Pickle and his wife held nothing back. Grills and tables were set up under the portico of the […]
Cagle Wants ‘Secure’ Mailboxes at City Hall; Qualls in Charge While Williams is Away
The high point in Thursday night’s East Ridge City Council meeting happened early on in the proceedings as our county commissioner thanked the mayor and council for their support and backing in his efforts to procure funding for high school athletic facilities including the Pioneers’ home field. “I can’t stress how important it was for […]
Orange and White Football Jerseys Unveiled at McDonald’s Fundraiser
The new look for the East Ridge High School football team was unveiled Tuesday night at the McDonald’s on Ringgold Road. Four of Coach Tim James’ stellar athletes turned “models” for a few minutes to show off the white jerseys with orange numbers and white pants. “This is a new look with four variations,” Coach […]
Boyd’s Speedway Hosts Race in Spring Nationals Three-Race Championship Weekend
Chattanooga area race fans will be converging on Boyd’s Speedway as the track is gearing up for the upcoming Spring Nationals Three-Race Championship Weekend. The weekend long event includes the final three points races for the Old Man’s Garage Spring Nationals Series presented by Schaeffer’s Oil. Boyd’s will run their race on Friday May 27th. Then […]
ERHS Football ‘Spirit Night’ at McDonald’s
East Ridge High football coach Tim James is inviting all Pioneer football fans to the McDonald’s on Ringgold Road Tuesday evening for “Spirit Night.” James, in a Facebook post, said the Pioneer football team, coaches and cheerleaders will be at the McDonald’s from 5 to 7 p.m. and is urging all supporters of the team […]
Car Crash Shuts Down Parts of Ringgold Road
A single car accident Saturday morning on Ringgold Road sent two people to the hospital, knocked power out to a number of businesses and homes and shut down westbound traffic for several hours. According to Sgt. Scott Butcher of the East Ridge Police Department, the driver of a Pontiac Bonneville lost control while traveling west […]
Fire Damages Duplex on Helen Lane
A fire that may have started in the kitchen has displaced seven people from a Helen Lane duplex Thursday night. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the call came in at 10:16 p.m. at 3623 Helen Lane. When firefighters arrived fire had spread from the back of the duplex up into the attic […]
Phony Money Floating Around
The East Ridge Police Department wants to warn local businesses that counterfeit bills are floating around. The “Bad Benjamins” and the “Fake Fifties” are clearly marked, “For Motion Picture Use Only,” law enforcement officials said. According to a press release from the department, bills recovered so far all have the same serial numbers on them. […]
The Olive Branch Opens Doors for Business
An extended Greek family has opened up a grocery store/deli near the corner of Ringgold Road and John Ross Road. The Olive Branch Mediterranean Foods will be a godsend to the Greek community in the greater Chattanooga area and a chance for the people of East Ridge to expand their palates with authentic savory and […]
Pioneer Soccer Team Takes District Crown
Hunter Schobert’s goal in the second overtime propelled the East Ridge High soccer team to a 1-0 win over Red Bank in the District A/AA finals Friday at Camp Jordan. With the win, the Pioneers (12-2) will host a Region 3 AA semifinal game against Loudon on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Schobert, who recently […]
Miller CM Contract Finalized
The East Ridge City Council decided to hire J. Scott Miller as our next City Manager but only after Councilman Jacky Cagle grilled him during a special called meeting, Thursday at City Hall. Councilman Cagle was concerned over Miller’s formal reason for leaving his job as CM in Leavenworth, Kansas, as well as him having […]
UPDATED: Group Home for Elderly Burns on Belvoir Avenue
Early Thursday evening firefighters battled a fire in a group home for the elderly on Belvoir Avenue. According to East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams, the call came in at about 6:30 that the Senior Saints Assisted Living home at 704 Belvoir Avenue was burning. When police arrived, heavy smoke was coming from the roof […]
Pioneer Baseball Team Advances to Region
Despite their shutout loss to Hixson Wednesday afternoon, the Pioneers are headed to the Region 3 AA High School Baseball Tournament next week. It is believed to be East Ridge’s first trip to the regions since 1996. As runner-up in the District 6 A/AA, the Pioneers (9-12) will travel to either Loudon or Sequoyah next […]
ER Elementary Celebrates Learning
East Ridge Elementary School recently had its Celebration of Learning Awards. The awards that are given out at our Celebration of Learning are: Proud Pioneer- 1 boy and 1 girl who demonstrate the character traits of a proud pioneer. ( Kind, Respectful, Responsible, Fair, Leader etc.. ) Honor Roll- grade k-2= 4’s and 3’s Grades 3-5 […]
Planning Commission Recommends Rezoning of House on Notre Dame Ave.
The East Ridge Planning Commission has recommended that the zoning of a house on the corner of Notre Dame Avenue and South Terrace be changed from residential to office. In a Monday meeting, the commission voted unanimously in favor of the request from Bobby Hudgens. Hudgens wants to refurbish the house into an office and […]
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