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Daily editionFriday, October 16th, 2026

Good morning, East Ridge.

The 5AM East Ridge Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of October.

Business

  1. Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's annual Idea Leap grant program is now open for small businesses with 2 & 25 employees and less than $2.5M in revenue.

    Applications close Oct. 26, and winners will have the chance to receive a $50,000 grant for business growth.

    Local 3 NewsRead more

  2. Due to new state hemp regulations under the TABC, Hemp House in East Ridge will close its location on Oct. 31 — after an 80% revenue drop since July 1, which has also reduced product options for loyal customers.

    Local 3 NewsRead more

Education

  1. Hamilton County leaders are using a public process to fill the District 11 board vacancy — holding a town hall at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 19 in the Erlanger Park Conference Room, panel interviews on Oct. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m., and a vote on Oct. 28.

    NewsChannel 9Read more

Environment

  1. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued an emergency aquatic permit after a complaint reported red and purple liquid entering South Chickamauga Creek on the last day of September, and recreational restrictions are set to lift today (as officials monitor creek safety in Chattanooga).

    NewsChannel 9Read more

Health

  1. Health inspectors reported food safety violations at local restaurants in the Tennessee Valley this week, finding live cockroaches at one Broad Street eatery and spoiled food & mishandled liquid eggs at another, with some issues corrected on-site.

    Local 3 NewsRead more

  2. Local doctors from CommonSpirit now offer lung cancer screening and treatment like that received by the Pope — using robotic technology to detect small nodules in seven minutes and provide painless biopsies that help residents get timely care.

    Local 3 NewsRead more

Sports

  1. Local high school football seasons are ending soon as the Tennessee Valley Showdown subscription drive challenges schools to earn a $50,000 donation by Dec. 1 based on the highest rate of new subscriptions, with Sale Creek leading among top contenders.

    Chattanooga Times Free PressRead more

  2. Today, four prep football games will offer local fans a chance to see TSSAA and GHSA teams compete during the ninth week of the regular season in the Chattanooga area (game details vary by matchup).

    Chattanooga Times Free PressRead more