Daily editionThursday, September 10th, 2026
Good morning, East Ridge.
The 5AM East Ridge Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of September.
Business
The Hamilton County Clerk’s Office issued business licenses from Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 to local companies including Canine Care Grooming and Taco Bell #043226, which shows steady business growth in the community.
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Culture
Bob Culkeen, president of WTCI-PBS since 2020, left the station to assume a new leadership role at another public broadcaster, the board said Sept. 8 and named Shaun Townley as interim president while a search committee looks for his permanent replacement.
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Government
Hickory Ridge Road (between Standifer Gap Road and Birch Drive) remains closed for a necessary bridge replacement as survey and engineering work began September 1; construction is set for 2027 pending approvals.
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Sports
Former Red Bank all-state quarterback Marty Lowe passed away earlier this week after battling kidney cancer; he was 54 and is remembered for winning TSSAA Mr. Football (1990) before playing at Louisville and in the Arena League.
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UTC men's basketball unveiled its 32-game 2026-27 schedule yesterday; the slate features a nonconference opener at Louisville (KFC Yum!
Center) on Nov. 2 and home conference play starting with Mercer on Dec. 19, while Coach Dan Earl said the roster is largely rebuilt with new players and transfers.
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NBA guard Ace Bailey is returning home this week to host a youth camp in East Ridge & offer local kids a chance to learn basketball skills from a rising star.
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