While the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Drug Take Back event has been cancelled due to current public health guidelines, Tennessee American Water, Hamilton County Coalition and local law enforcement remind residents that proper storage and/or disposal of medications is still important to protect the environment and prevent misuse or accidental overdoses. Alternative steps […]

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Transportation is joining states across the nation to ask motoriststo Work with Us – move over and slow down for highway workers. TDOT will spread that message statewide during National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 20-24) in an effort to improve safety in Tennessee’s interstate and highway construction and […]

The following information was compiled from reports provided by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. April 16 – Day Shift 3207 Castle Avenue (theft): Resident’s black 2015 Yamaha R3 was stolen sometime overnight. The motorcycle, bearing TN413ZL0, was entered into NCIC as stolen. 1600 block S. Smith Street (DOA): A male subject was […]

DISTRICT 29 HAMILTON COUNTY I-24 Replacement of Belvoir Ave. bridge over I-24 and I-24 bridges over Germantown Road near MM 183: The contractor will be shifting I-24 EB and WB traffic toward the outside shoulders and shutting down Belvoir Avenue Bridge in preparation for the bridge demo work. Also, crews will be shifting traffic on […]

The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. The reports were provided by the administration. April 15 Day Shift 1410 N. Mack Smith Road (mental health): A female subject was transported from this location to Parkridge East for a mental health evaluation. 6200 Ringgold Road (drug arrest): Wilmer Sherrard was issued a […]

NASHVILLE – To illustrate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the volume and nature of crime in the state, today the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released select preliminary crime data trends for the first three months of 2020. The data, gathered through TBI’s Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS), compiles incidents submitted by the state’s […]

The Hamilton County Health Department COVID-19 Testing Site is now open to anyone wanting a COVID-19 test, even if they do not have a provider referral or symptoms. Individuals who think they are infected with COVID-19 can make their own appointment for testing. Local hospitals and healthcare providers can still refer a patient to the […]

TDOT contract crews are scheduled to begin a project to replace bridges over and on I-24 near mile marker 183 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County. Originally built in the 1960s, the bridge on Belvoir Avenue over I-24 and the bridges on I-24 over Germantown Road will be replaced in a $32.9-million project using both traditional techniques […]

The following information was compiled from reports provided by ERPD administration. April 14 Day Shift 100 Bales Avenue- Check Hazard- The caller advised of people ignoring the barricades and driving across downed power lines. Upon arrival no one was located. The police tape and barricade were still in place. 1600 block of Springvale Road- Check […]

NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks today announced it will extend the closure of all 56 state parks as officials at the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation continue to monitor health and safety guidance related to COVID-19. The announcement extends Tennessee State Parks’ current closure beyond the previously announced April 14. Officials are closely monitoring the […]

The following information was compiled from reports furnished by the administration of the East Ridge Police Department. April 13 Day Shift Several wires down throughout the city (new)- 1200 blk of Connelly Lane, 300 blk Camp Jordan Road, Newport Drive @ South Moore Road, Several trees down throughout the city (new)- 3600 blk of Wimberly […]