Bass Pro Shops in East Ridge will be the site of the 2nd annual BBQ Competition presented by the American Culinary Federation of Chattanooga. The event will be held in the parking lot on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be live music and free samples of barbecue. There is […]
Health Department Receives Award from USDA
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department’s WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Breastfeeding Support program has won the Gold level of excellence by the USDA Food and Nutrition Services program. The award was one of only two awarded in Tennessee. The program successfully met the “best practices” criteria, which demonstrate excellence in breastfeeding practices and support. “We […]
ERHS, Parks & Rec Holds Skills Camp
The East Ridge Pioneers football and cheerleading squads looked to the future Tuesday night at Raymond James Stadium. East Ridge High School football coach Tim James joined his staff, a dozen players and five of the Pioneers cheerleaders to guide kids through free football and cheerleading skills camps. City of East Ridge Athletics Supervisor Shawnna Skiles said […]
Book Review: Jeff Shaara: ‘To The Last Man’
Now I turn to the First World War, in Jeff Shaara’s historical novel, To The Last Man. That’s “novel,” because while Shaara bases his books on first-person documents, contemporary correspondence, and facts, he also adds assumed and imagined dialogue and some actions, in order to help the reader better understand and imagine the feelings and […]
Health Department’s Step ONE Teaching Garden Grants Now Available
The Health Department’s Step ONE(Optimize with Nutrition and Exercise) program offers grants to neighborhoods and organizations to begin and sustain teaching gardens. The purpose of the Step ONE teaching gardens is to: Demonstrate to children and families the importance of food choices for overall health; Provide opportunities for people to learn valuable skills such as […]
Gann Recognized by Optimists
Each year the East Ridge Optimist Club strives to maintain its status with International Optimist as an “honor club.” John Tilley, President of the club, said that part of this process is honoring a club member or individual for their contribution to the Optimist Club, Community and Youth. This year’s recipient, by unanimous decision, was […]
Alumni Association Holding Golf Tourney, BBQ Party
The East Ridge Alumni and Supporters Association is holding a golf tournament and a party next week to raise money for much-needed amenities at the newly refurbished Raymond James Stadium/Shanks Field. Brown Acres Golf Club will host the Pioneer Classic Golf Tournament on August 4. The flighted tournament will have shotgun starts at 8 a.m. […]
Book Review: ‘The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion’
Editor’s Note: Roberta Jackson will be contributing book reviews to East Ridge News Online. This is Ms. Jackson’s second offering to ERNO readers. Hope you enjoy this addition to the city’s only local news source. For some reason, lately I am being drawn to books that connect to some extent to the first or second […]
New Registration at ER Elementary
East Ridge Elementary School will begin registration for the school year on Tuesday. According to a press release, officials will be handling registration a little differently hoping to alleviate the lengthy process. In the past the school held registration on one day. This year it is being held over a four-day period. Grades 1 […]
Library Hosting ‘Stuffed Animal Sleepover’
The East Ridge Library is hosting an event for children on Thursday, July 27. Have you ever wondered what happens when the library lights go out for the night? The library staff will share this little-known world during its “Stuffed Animal Sleepover.” Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal for a special story […]
Taylor, ERHS Teacher, Awarded National Gallery of Art Fellowship
East Ridge High School teacher Deborah Taylor was one of only 53 participants chosen to take part in the 2017 National Gallery of Art Teacher Institute on Art of the Renaissance. The six-day seminar took place in Washington, D.C. and brought together teachers of art, English, history, math, and related subjects from 20 different states. The […]
Boyd Hosting Community Meeting Tonight
Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd will host a community meeting in East Ridge on Thursday, July 20. The meeting will be held in the East Ridge Community Center on Tombras Avenue and is scheduled from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Topics will include Camp Jordan, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Hamilton County budget and the […]
Book Review: ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’
Editor’s Note: Roberta Jackson will be contributing book reviews to East Ridge News Online. This is Ms. Jackson’s first offering to ERNO readers. Hope you enjoy this addition to the city’s only local news source. I recommend a book entitled The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann […]
There is a Treasure in East Ridge
There is a treasure in East Ridge. It is located in the Southern corner of the City Hall, and it is the library. Our library is beautiful. You should come to the library and enjoy its coolness and that wonderful, nostalgic smell of good books just waiting to be read; free WiFi, comfortable seating, and […]
Food City’s Smith: Evaluating Options to Improve Facilities
In recent weeks, rumors that Food City is planning on building a “Super Store” at its location on the east end of East Ridge has been circulating in the community. Staff inside of City Hall were unable to confirm the information late last month. Chief Building Official Kenny Custer said that he had heard that […]
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