Officials with the Tennessee Welcome Center on Interstate 75 are looking for folks to fill positions at the center. Tennessee Welcome Centers achieve a positive impression of the State of Tennessee by assisting the traveling public in a knowledgeable and courteous manner in order to enhance and extend their visit and increase the economic benefit […]
Former Hamilton County Commissioner Curtis Adams Passes
Former Hamilton County Commissioner Curtis Adams passed away on Tuesday, July 2 at the age of 86. Adams, served on the Hamilton County Commission representing District 8 from 1988 to 2010. He was the longest serving commissioner in its history. After leaving the commission, Adams briefly served the citizens of East Ridge as the City […]
Police Briefs for July 3
The following information was gleaned from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. July 2 Day Shift 782 Marley Way: Police responded to this location after an unresponsive man was found by his wife in their home. The man was deceased. The doctor of the decedent agreed to sign the death certificate. 3608 Fountain Avenue: […]
City Offices Closed in Observance of Independence Day
On Thursday, July 4, East Ridge offices and library will be closed in observance of Independence Day. For those with trash service on Thursday, your trash will be picked up on Friday, July 5. Please be sure to place your trash carts to the curb the night before to ensure pickup on Friday. Recycling will […]
Man Suffers Severe Burns in Grilling Accident
According to our friends at NewsChannel 9, an elderly man suffered severe burns apparently from an accident while grilling. The fire happened Tuesday afternoon on South Seminole Drive. East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams told channel 9 that a man was grilling on his back porch when the fire happened. Chief Williams said that a […]
Police Briefs for July 2
The following information is from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. Jul 1 Day Shift 6700 Ringgold Road: Jessica Jean McNeese and Cyrion Brown were issued criminal trespass warnings for the Quality Inn and Suites after the manager observed them utilizing the pool area of the hotel. The manager advised that Brown and McNeese […]
‘Star’ is ERAS ‘Pet of the Week’
Meet Star! She’s a four-year-old spayed pit bull that loves to run and be free. Of course, Star is up-to-date on all vaccinations. However, she is currently being treated for heartworms. Star is 51 pounds of pure muscle, but she’s a lady and is gentle with strength. Stop by East Ridge Animal Services on Yale […]
Outbuilding Damaged by Fire
This from East Ridge Fire Chief Mike Williams: On July 1, 2019 at approximately 2:57 pm East Ridge Fire, East Ridge Police and Memorial EMS were dispatched to a reported out building on fire at 6610 Hilton Dr. Units arrived on scene reporting heavy smoke coming from the out building and the out building was […]
Police Briefs for July 1
The following information was provided from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. June 27– Day Shift 2131 Dugan Street: A well-being check was requested on a five (5) year old male that was possibly left home alone. Christina Rivers, the child’s mother, was arrested for child neglect after leaving the child home alone. She […]
TBI Releases Annual School Crime and Domestic Violence Studies
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released two new studies today, detailing the volume and nature of crime on school campuses and crime identified as having a domestic violence nexus. Both studies utilize data from the Tennessee Incident Based Reporting System (TIBRS). Among the findings of ‘School Crime 2018’: · The overall number of offenses reported […]
New State Budget Taking Care of Most Vulnerable Citizens
Monday, July 1, marks enactment of the state’s new budget as Tennessee’s 2019-2020 fiscal year begins. The new budget provides tax relief, while taking care of the state’s most vulnerable citizens, investing in education, ensuring the safety of the public, and maintaining the fiscal discipline that has earned Tennessee recognition as the best managed state […]
Council Approves Red Wolves Rezone
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council voted unanimously to rezone 60 acres adjacent to Spring Creek Road allowing the construction of a soccer stadium for the Red Wolves surrounded by a mixed-use development. Bob Martino, the owner of the Red Wolves soccer club, intends to invest $125 million to build a 5,500 seat stadium, […]
Hamilton County First in State to Implement Text-to-911
If you need help from first responders and can’t talk, you can now text 911, officials said Thursday. Hamilton County becomes the first in the state to launch the county-wide 911 texting capability. “[This] has the capacity to save lives literally, as our first responders will be able to respond to emergencies quickly,” said Hamilton […]
Police Briefs June 27
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. June 26Day Shift 323 Camp Jordan Parkway: A representative of Integrated Properties reported that a red 2013 Honda generator was stolen from Building 2 during the night. The reporting party was able to provide a serial number for the generator and it […]
Police Briefs June 26
The following information was compiled from East Ridge Police Department “pass along” reports. June 25 Day Shift 27 Woodard Circle: The caller said that their cars had been entered sometime between 9:00 pm the night before and 10:00 am this date. They advised that they left their cars unlocked and that there was a security […]
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