An officer running radar on Ringgold Road, early Sunday morning, led to the arrest of three people on various charges, including drug and weapons charges. According to an affidavit of complaint, the officer was running radar in the 3500 block of Ringgold Road just past midnight, when he saw a green Ford Thunderbird traveling at […]
Beer Board Grants Permit to Carmike
You may soon be able to enjoy a cold beer while watching a movie at the city’s only theater. On Monday evening, the East Ridge Beer Board granted an on-premises beer permit to Carmike Theaters on South Terrace. Todd Coffman, the manager of Carmike told the board that the alcohol sales would be in a […]
HCHD Releases ‘2019 Picture of Our Health’ Profile
The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department announces the release of its 2019 Picture of Our Health community health profile for Hamilton County. The report is a broad picture of the health of Hamilton County residents compiled from local, state, and federal data sources. It was last updated in 2015. “This report helps guide our community’s efforts […]
UPDATE: ‘Kidnapping Victim’ Located Unharmed
UPDATE: Officials with ERPD said Tuesday morning that Stanley Brotherton has been located unharmed in Rhea County, TN. The East Ridge Police Department is currently investigating charges of Filing False Police Reports against appropriate individuals in this case. The East Ridge Police Department would like to thank the Rhea County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance […]
Camp Jordan Renovations Moving Forward Despite Rainy Weather
Mother Nature has done its best not to cooperate this winter as the renovations at Camp Jordan Park continue. After rains soaked the area in 2018 – according to the weather service, it was the wettest year on record – precipitation has continued. Within the last 10 days, some of Camp Jordan was inundated with […]
Motorist May Face Icy Streets
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement urging motorists to be cautious of black ice forming on roadways, Monday morning. Much colder air moved in overnight, and as the rain exits there may be some snow showers and flurries before ending. Accumulations of less than an inch will be possible across some of […]
UPDATED: Council Wants Dorsey as Next City Manager
UPDATE: During Thursday’s East Ridge City Council meeting, the council voted unanimously to extend an offer to Christopher Dorsey to become the city’s new City Manager . A proposed contract would pay Dorsey, the former City Manager of Red Bank, a salary of $115,000 per year. It would include a $450 per month car allowance, […]
National Consumer Protection Week Spotlights Consumer Education
The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance’s (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs highlights the importance of consumer education and protection each day during National Consumer Protection Week (March 3 – March 9, 2019). The Division of Consumer Affairs, which is the clearinghouse for consumer complaints about unfair or deceptive acts or practices conducted within Tennessee, reminds Tennesseans […]
Police Briefs for March 1
_ 1512 S. Seminole Dr.: Police were called to the address on Thursday in regard to a burglary in progress. According to a police report, when officers arrived the suspects had managed to flee. Neighbors said they saw a silver Kia mini-van parked outside the address. A witness saw a black male break out a […]
Council Moves Forward on Partnering with Red Wolves
On Thursday, the East Ridge City Council approved a resolution bringing the city one step closer to having professional soccer in Camp Jordan Park. In a unanimous vote, the council voted to allow the mayor and city manager to negotiate an agreement with the Chattanooga Red Wolves soccer club to create a soccer training facility […]
TDCI Warns Tennessee Consumers about Phony ‘Free’ Back, Neck or Knee Braces
The promise of “free” back, neck, or knee braces might sound enticing to those in need of such devices. Unfortunately, Tennessee consumers end up paying when they’re duped by Medicare swindlers who are after consumers’ money and personal information. The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) Division of Consumer Affairs today urges consumers to […]
Pet of the Week
East Ridge Animal Services is looking for a permanent home for one of its rescue dogs that has been living at the shelter for a long, long time. According to Animal Services Supervisor Crystal Reno, Diamond has been at the shelter since October 27, 2018. Way to long!! Diamond is about three years old and […]
Called Meeting on Friday
The East Ridge City Council will have a special called meeting on Friday, March 1 for the purpose of interviewing candidates for the City Manager position and/or discussing and taking action on appointing a City Manager. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at City Hall and the public is invited to attend. During the meeting […]
UPDATED: Body Discovered in Shed Behind Ringgold Road Business
UPDATED: Police are releasing the name of the man whose body was found in a shed last Sunday. Authorities say the man was Blair Lamar Morgan of Savannah, Georgia. Authorities believe that there was no foul play connected with Morgan’s death. Circumstances surrounding the incident and evidence at the scene suggest that Morgan may have […]
ERPD Arrests Feb. 18-24
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from Feb. 18-24. 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. BYRD, TAMAHRA MYISHA 641 SYLVAN […]
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