NASHVILLE – Tennessee State Parks remain open and free of charge for outdoor recreation as officials continue to monitor the impact of coronavirus in Tennessee. Time outdoors is proven to relieve stress and improve mental and physical health and is a way to maintain social distance. Local and state parks are useful destinations to find […]

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department asks that all residents cooperate fully with public health investigations and restricted movement orders that are being issued.Because there is yet no vaccine or medications for this virus, these restricted movement orders, along with social distancing and everyday actions to protect yourself, are the only things that can protect our […]

Hamilton County Schools announced Friday that the district will have designated sites that will provide free meals for needy students to pickup while schools are closed due to the coronavirus. In East Ridge those areas are East Ridge and Spring Creek Elementary Schools. This service will begin on Tuesday, March 17, and continue through March […]

According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from March 9-15. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. March 9 CLAYWELL, KEITH WAYNE […]

The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department wants citizens to be aware of possible exposures to a confirmed case of coronavirus (COVID-19). If you attended any events at St. Paul Episcopal Church (located at 305 W. Seventh St., Chattanooga) between the dates of February 23, 2020 and March 13, 2020, you need to be aware of a […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: Court is subject to being cancelled due to coronovirus concerns. The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, March 17. This week court will be held at 5 p.m. and cases heard will only be for defendants who are in the custody of law enforcement. For those […]

This from East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen.: As our community continues to feel the increased impact of the coronavirus, the East Ridge Police Department feels it is important to share with you what we are doing to help ensure the health and safety of our citizens and first responders. To this end, the department […]

This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: As other fire departments in our area, and as the Chattanooga Fire Department has stated, The East Ridge Fire Rescue Department wants the public to know that in the midst of the current state of emergency due to COVID-19 concerns, our firefighters remain ready at both of […]

The following information was compiled from ERPD “pass along” reports. March 11 Day Shift 4400 Bennett Road (East Ridge Middle School)- Active Shooter/Prank Call- Police responded to the school after receiving a call of a person shot. While en route The SRO was able to determine the call to be a prank. The student responsible […]

City of East Ridge officials announced today that due to issues surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic, the City of East Ridge is postponing all recreational activities and community gatherings in the city’s park facilities during the period which follows the Hamilton County Department of Education school closure calendar.  The Camp Jordan Complex and East Ridge Community […]

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Health has announced updated case management protocol regarding confirmed cases of COVID-19 in a continued effort to keep communities informed while also maintaining patient privacy. “TDH will release counties of residence for all confirmed cases, but will not include further identifying factors like age or gender as we balance […]

CHATTANOOGA, Tn. – USL League One has decided today to temporarily suspend preseason activities and the start of the 2020 regular season for a minimum of two weeks. “It was very clear from our Championship and League One owners that the health and safety of players, fans and staff was their top priority,” said USL […]