Jo Lawrence Memorial Garden Taking Shape
A memorial garden to a long-time leader in area gardening circles is will underway at Camp Jordan. On Saturday morning, members of the Crestwood Garden Club and others gathered to plant shrubs at the Jo Lawrence Memorial Garden situated at the base of a flag display in the center of the city’s park. Maggie Burns, […]
Notre Dame Ends East Ridge’s Dream Season
The Irish needed no luck in ending East Ridge’s dream season Friday night at Finley Stadium in the Region 3/A State Quarterfinals. A balanced offensive attack led by the passing of Alex Darras and the running of Akil Sledge lifted Notre Dame to a 55-27 win before about 3,000 chilly fans. East Ridge puts the […]
ERE Students Show Their Talents
On Thursday night more than 500 people filled the gymnasium of East Ridge Elementary creating a packed house for the 1st annual East Ridge Talent Tonight. The talent show, which was sponsored by CVS and The Market Link Gift Shop, offered students a chance to shine and show off their talents. The students had to […]
ERHS Cheerleaders Take Second in State
The East Ridge High School cheerleaders recently brought home a second-place trophy from the TSSAA State Cheer Competition. The Pioneer cheerleaders, competed against 12 teams this past Saturday in Murfreesboro, Tenn. The team is coached by Olivia Currie and captained by Jenny Thompson and Abrya Green. The team captains are Jenny Thompson and Abrya […]
Pack Finley on Friday
The East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association is sponsoring a tailgate party at Finley Stadium prior to the Pioneers/Irish playoff game on Friday. According to Candace Visage Bell, the group’s secretary, they will begin tailgating at 5 p.m. The group is encouraging everyone to wear ORANGE in support of the undefeated East Ridge team. […]
Cub Scouts Invade East Ridge Police / Fire Station
Monday night was standing room only in the squad room of the the ERPD. Hosting one of the largest groups they have had in a while, the East Ridge Police and Fire Departments greeted close to 30 Cub Scouts from East Ridge’s Pack 3007 based at Jones Memorial Church. The Scouts arrived excited and eager to get a […]
Pioneers, Irish Game Features All Region Players
Friday night’s round three playoff match-up between Notre Dame and East Ridge High School includes an abundance of All – Region players whose football roots hail from the city of East Ridge. East Ridge High School is enjoying an historic season, entering Friday night’s game with a 12-0 record. Notre Dame is 9-3 and looking […]
Council Approves Raise for City Attorney
The East Ridge City Council raised the salary of the City Attorney during its regular meeting Thursday at City Hall, and the process raised the blood pressure of at least two members of the panel. Councilman Larry Sewell took exception to Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt’s leading the charge to give City Attorney Hal North a […]
Pioneers Advance in State Playoffs
East Ridge needed overtime to squeak by a determined Smith County, 35-28, Friday night at Raymond James Stadium/Shanks Field in the first round of the TSSAA Class 3A playoffs. The win, as were many of the Pioneers’ previous 10, was largely a result of the rushing of Traneil Moore, who toted the ball for 235 […]
Help Build It!
The East Ridge Alumni & Supporters Association is offering a great way for people to help support the school. Look for these cool wristbands at Friday night’s playoff game between the mighty Pioneers and Smith County. The $5 price will go towards building new facilities for next year’s Pioneers. Candace Bell, an officer with ERASA, […]
Council Passes Moratorium on Billboards
The East Ridge City Council met in a special “called” meeting Monday morning to discuss/take action on the city’s sign ordinance. The final outcome in the more than two-hour meeting, was Vice Mayor Marc Gravitt making a motion to place a moratorium on “billboards” within the city. After much fine-tuning on the official motion, the […]
Black-Eyed Pea and Greens Soup
October 1st thru January 1st is my favorite time of year. It may be because I am an October baby, or it could be because we finally get a break from all that southern heat and humidity. Either way once we turn the October corner and the weather breaks there’s no denying it, the season […]
Walmart Opening ‘Amazing’
A host of local dignitaries, the East Ridge High School football team and cheerleaders, the school’s JROTC Color Guard and even Louie the Lookout helped usher in a new era in the city as Walmart Neighborhood Market celebrated its Grand Opening, Wednesday morning. The 40,000 square foot store on Ringgold Road will benefit the citizens […]
Camp Jordan Hosts Halloween Party
Camp Jordan will be the site of a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society called “Costumes & Cruise In for a Cure” this Friday, Oct. 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Come see cool cars, dress up and trick or treat for all ages. “It’s a car cruise in outside in the parking lot, and […]
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