The orange barrels on the south side of Ringgold Road signal the beginning of the city’s “multi-modal” project to improve East Ridge’s commercial corridor. City officials said the barrels that begin at Kingwood Drive and extend east to McBrien Road are needed to allow workers to double-check the location of sewers, stormwater drainage, and other […]

Longtime Coach Takes Position of Athletics Director for Hamilton County Schools Tim James, the longtime football coach at East Ridge High School, is leaving his position at the school to take on the duties of Hamilton County athletics director. James coached at the school for more than 20 years during two different stints. He coached […]

On Friday, officials with the City of East Ridge announced the promotion of Shawnna Skiles to the position of Director of Parks and Recreation for the city.  She has been employed with East Ridge for fifteen years, serving as the Assistant Director for the Parks and Recreation Department for the last eight months. “I am […]

Nooga Live is the Newest Addition to The Gateway, a 110-Acre Development On Tuesday, local elected officials joined Bob Martino, real estate developer and owner of the Chattanooga Red Wolves SC, to break ground on Nooga Live, a new dining and entertainment center for all ages. Located next to CHI Memorial Stadium, home of the […]

The following individuals are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, May 10. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue. Jolene Bendzak DeMarco – Possession Heroin/Resale, Possession Meth/Resale, Drug Paraphernalia. Jason Chubb – Possession Meth, Possession Xanax, Revoked DL. Carlos Dickey – Aggravated Assault (2), Hit and Run, Simple Assault. […]

Mike Chauncey will be the new District 8 Commissioner in Hamilton County. Chauncey, the current Vice Mayor of East Ridge, edged the Tucker McClendon, the Chairman of the Hamilton County School Board, 1,285 votes to 1,137, in Tuesday’s Republican Primary. Chauncey has no opposition in the August 4 general election. “I can’t tell you how […]

Today, May 3, is election day in Hamilton County. Polls in East Ridge open at 8 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Unlike the last election when all registered voters in East Ridge voted at Camp Jordan Arena, this year the election commission reverted to the traditional polling place in town. Your voting precinct is […]

Local dignitaries gathered on Thursday morning for a ribbon cutting ceremony for the long-awaited field house at Raymond James Stadium on the campus of East Ridge High School. Football coach Tim James used a pair of giant scissors to cut the ceremonial ribbon to the $1 million field house adjacent to the stands. “Let all […]