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HealthParkridge Medical Center's new 50-bed patient tower opens to patients Nov. 10Parkridge Medical Center celebrated a grand opening Friday for a three-story patient tower that adds 50 beds and a new entrance to the hospital. If you or someone you know gets care there, here's what's new.Today’s editionRead OutdoorsTennessee dedicates Angel's Hollow in Sale Creek as its 70th state parkTennessee's newest state park is official. Angel's Hollow State Park in Sale Creek became the 70th state park at its dedication Friday at McDonald Farm, a site once slated for industrial development. It will cover approximately 2,500 acres across Hamilton and Rhea counties.Today’s editionRead Regional NewsEast Ridge Fire was among crews at record flooding in Copperhill and McCaysvilleIf you have family near the Georgia line, here's where things stand. Overnight flash flooding hit Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia, and East Ridge Fire was among the crews asked to respond Thursday. Teams made more than 30 water rescues.Friday’s editionRead OutdoorsTennessee dedicates Angel's Hollow State Park in Sale Creek today, just ahead of the county fairIf you're headed to the Hamilton County Fair this weekend, add a stop. Tennessee State Parks will dedicate Angel's Hollow before the fair, and it will be the state's 70th state park.Friday’s editionRead City HallChattanooga's council lets the mayor settle with Nippon Paint over unmet goalsThe Chattanooga City Council voted Tuesday to let the mayor's office negotiate and sign a settlement with Nippon Paint Automotive America over unmet goals tied to the city's clawback effort. The city says the company promised to invest $60 million and create 150 jobs by 2027.Thursday’s editionRead County CommissionHamilton County commissioners delay the East Brainerd sports complex rezoning vote to Nov. 18If you live near East Brainerd Road, this one's close to home. Hamilton County commissioners weighed a rezoning request Wednesday that would let developer March Adams build an indoor sports complex, then delayed the vote until Nov. 18. The property would change from agricultural to commercial use.Thursday’s editionRead City HallThe City Council delays action on a clawback from Nippon Paint in East ChattanoogaIf you've wondered where the Nippon Paint deal in East Chattanooga stands, the City Council on Tuesday delayed action on a "clawback" of the land the city donated. Councilwoman Marvene Noel, whose District 8 includes the plant, said she inadvertently missed a meeting on the topic.Wednesday’s editionRead Hamilton CountyWalden voters turn down borrowing to buy the Totten property for $2.1 millionWalden residents voted against taking on up to $1.4 million in debt to buy the property across from Town Hall, even though the Board of Aldermen had voted 2-1 to go ahead. The Chattanoogan.com tally was 533 against and 499 for.Wednesday’s editionRead Election DayHamilton County polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. todayIf you haven't voted yet, Hamilton County polls are open until 8 p.m. Anyone in line by closing time can still cast a ballot. We suggest going mid-morning or mid-afternoon, when waits tend to be shorter. Early morning, noon and after 5 p.m. are the peak times.Tuesday’s editionRead City CouncilChattanooga City Council will consider a Nippon Paint settlement that would return 10 acresCouncil members are set to consider a settlement in the city's "clawback" effort against Nippon Paint Automotive Americas. Nippon would pay about $1.1 million and return 10 vacant acres of the roughly 29 acres donated at the former Harriet Tubman public housing site in East Chattanooga. The city would give up its claims to take back the rest and end Nippon's remaining commitments to invest, create jobs and keep operating.Tuesday’s editionRead

Around East Ridge

From Chattanooga Times Free Press, Chattanoogan.com Breaking News and 10 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Chattanooga Times Free Press45 minutes ago

    Dozens of businesses, $926M in construction invigorate downtown Chattanooga

    Small business owners are finding that downtown Chattanooga provides the community support and foot traffic needed for success.

  2. Chattanooga Times Free Press1 hour ago

    The Midterms

    Clay Bennett’s Times cartoon for Nov. 8, 2026.

  3. Chattanooga Times Free Press1 hour ago

    Police analysis didn't address full scope of Whiskey Cowgirl safety issues before mini golf vote -

    A police analysis cited in the Chattanooga City Council’s initial rejection of a miniature golf attraction at Southside bar Whiskey Cowgirl did not evaluate

  4. Chattanooga Times Free Press1 hour ago

    How Walmart and Amazon’s drone growth could impact Chattanooga

    Walmart and Amazon have announced plans to expand their burgeoning drone delivery service to hundreds of U.S. cities in the coming years – a prospect that

  5. Chattanooga Times Free Press1 hour ago

    Dr. Darria: 10 judgment-free tips for teen drivers from an ER doctor and mom

    When your kids are little, you worry about them learning to walk. As they get older, you discover that the three most terrifying words in parenting are “WATCH

  6. Chattanooga Times Free Press1 hour ago

    Did the Tennessee midterms complicate Marsha Blackburn’s voucher expansion plans? - Chattanooga Times Free

    In April, 95 Tennessee lawmakers voted in the House of Representatives on a bill to expand the state’s fledgling private school voucher program.

  7. Chattanooga Times Free Press1 hour ago

    La Roja to Fort Finley: Big year for soccer in Chattanooga culminates at Sunday’s CFC final

    Chattanooga has always been a soccer city, according to Charlsey Pitts.

  8. Chattanooga Times Free Press1 hour ago

    On the Move: 11 hires, awards and promotions in the Chattanooga area this week

    Do you have a professional move, hire, promotion or other news to share? Send to onthemove@timesfreepress.com to be included in future editions of On The Move.

  9. Chattanooga Times Free Press1 hour ago

    Personal Finance: How to be a landlord without the hassle

    A real estate investment trust, or REIT, is a unique corporate structure that is designed to own or operate income-producing real estate or hold real

  10. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News4 hours ago

    Covenant Scores 145 In Record Breaking Win Over Greenville

    The Covenant men's basketball team poured in a program-record 145 points in their season opener on Friday, taking down Greenville 145-123 at H.J. Long Gymnas...

  11. Chattanooga Pulse6 hours ago

    Spain's World Cup Base Camp Leaves Lasting $14.6 Million Impact On Chattanooga

    The Spanish National Football Team’s World Cup Base Camp delivered significant economic benefits, international visibility and lasting opportunities for local businesses throughout the region. Chattanooga Tourism Co. estimates that ...

  12. Chattanooga Pulse6 hours ago

    New Central Crossing Mixed Use Condo Development Livens Up The Southside

    Your new home awaits at Central Crossing Chattanooga’s newest luxury condominiums located at the gateway entrance of the city’s bustling Southside District. The modern and sleek designed building features and open rooftop ...

  13. Knox TN Today6 hours ago

    Playoff roundup: Halls survives thriller as Knoxville-area teams advance

    The road to a Tennessee high school football state championship began Friday, Nov. 6, with dramatic finishes, convincing victories and disappointing endings for several Knoxville-area teams. Halls produced one of the night’s most exciting victories, Gibbs won a high-scoring contest, and Powell, Central, Alcoa and Maryville advanced with decisive wins. Meanwhile, Oak Ridge and Hardin

  14. Local 3 News7 hours ago

    Kinley Beshers' Saturday weather

    Today brings plenty of sunshine filtered by high clouds, with chillier afternoon highs topping out in the 60s - read more at https://www.local3news.com/local-weather/

  15. Local 3 News7 hours ago

    Clear skies and cooler temperatures to welcome us into the weekend!

    This weekend will bring us dry weather and a much-appreciated temperature drop!

  16. Discover Dade9 hours ago

    No. 23 Oregon Visits No. 12 Ohio State Saturday in Big Ten Showdown on WFLI The Big One

    The No. 23 Oregon Ducks will travel to Columbus, Ohio, Saturday, November 7, for a nationally ranked Big Ten Conference showdown against the No. 12 Ohio State Buckeyes, with radio coverage available on WFLI The Big One. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Eastern, with

  17. Discover Dade10 hours ago

    Chattanooga Mocs Host Mercer Bears in Key Southern Conference Showdown Saturday on WFLI The Big One

    The Chattanooga Mocs will return home Saturday, November 7, for a crucial Southern Conference football showdown against the Mercer Bears, with live radio coverage on WFLI The Big One. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. Eastern, with pregame coverage beginning at noon on WFLI. Chattanooga

    Also reported byChattanooga Times Free Press

  18. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News13 hours ago

    Centre Rallies In The Fourth To Beat Covenant Women 68-54

    The Coovenant women's basketball hung in with visiting Centre for three quarters, but could not overcome a fourth quarter run from the Colonels, falling 68-5...

  19. The Tennessean13 hours ago

    TN Lottery Mega Millions, Cash 3 Morning winning numbers for Nov. 6, 2026

    Check your tickets for Tennessee daily lottery draw games here.

  20. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News13 hours ago

    Mocs Volleyball Celebrate Seniors; Lose In Three To Mercer

    On Senior Night, Chattanooga hosted Mercer looking to end its home slate with a win in front of family and countless Volleyball alumni. However, the Bears ha...

  21. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News13 hours ago

    UTC Women Host Florida Gators Sunday At McKenzie

    Chattanooga wraps up a busy first week of the season on Sunday with a notable home game against the SEC's Florida Gators. Tip-off from McKenzie Arena is slat...

  22. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News13 hours ago

    Lee Women Lose In Overtime To UAH

    –The #2 seed Lee University women’s soccer team was upset by #6 seed UAH 1-0 in double overtime on Friday night. The Chargers held Lee scoreless for 101 minu...

  23. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News13 hours ago

    PREP FOOTBALL: Tennessee Football Scores For Playoffs Week 1

  24. Chattanooga Times Free Press13 hours ago

    Red Bank senior's move to QB helps Lions keep playing

    With the game still scoreless inside the 10-minute mark of the first quarter Friday night at Red Bank, senior Mario Willis was called to the side and asked to

  25. Chattanooga Times Free Press14 hours ago

    Sequatchie County finds a way, holds off Chatt Prep's late charge

    With 29 seconds left to play Friday night, Chattanooga Prep lined up for an onside kick.

  26. The Rogersville Review14 hours ago

    🏈 High school football scoreboard (Playoffs - Round 1)

    Here are the final scores from the first round of the TSSAA high school football playoffs in the upper half of the Class 4A bracket and other classifications involving teams

  27. Local 3 News14 hours ago

    FNF3 Band of the Week- Friday, November 6, 2026

    Band of the Week takes us to Heritage High's "Legion of Generals"

  28. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News14 hours ago

    Sequatchie County Marches Past Chattanooga Prep In Class 3A, 28-20

    The Sequatchie County Indians were able to survive a physical and grueling playoff game in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs, defeating the Chattanoog...

  29. Local 3 News14 hours ago

    FNF3 Rewind- Friday, November 6, 2026

  30. Chattanooga Times Free Press14 hours ago

    Tennessee roundup: Meigs County cruises behind Kaiden Brewster’s big game

    One day after being named a Tennessee Titans Mr. Football semifinalist, Meigs County senior quarterback Kaiden Brewster showed why he's considered one of the

  31. The Daily Times14 hours ago

    Babbit, Mitchey sweep state individual titles for Maryville

    Maryville won both individual state titles for boys and girls Thursday at the TSSAA {span}Class AAA {/span}State Cross Country Championships held at Shelby Farms in Memphis.

  32. Local 3 News14 hours ago

    FNF3 Game of the Week- Friday, November 6, 2026

    The Cleveland Blue Raiders face off against West Ridge in the FNF Game of the Week

  33. WDEF14 hours ago

    Tennessee dedicates 70th state park as Hamilton County Fair kicks off at McDonald Farm

    A historic day in Hamilton County as Tennessee dedicates its 70th state park while the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair kicks off at McDonald Farm.

  34. Local 3 News14 hours ago

    FNF3 Scoreboard: Friday, November 6, 2026

    Scores for November 6, 2026 FNF Calhoun 35 F Adairsville 14 Jackson Co. 29 F Bledsoe Co. 47 Dalton 38 F Cass 14 Sequatchie Co. 28 F Chattanooga Prep 20

  35. Chattanooga Times Free Press14 hours ago

    Final scores and photos from Friday's Chattanooga-area prep football games

    Check out the final scores and photos from Friday night's Chattanooga-area high school football games.

  36. WVLT14 hours ago

    SCORES AND HIGHLIGHTS: Round one of high school football playoffs

    A handful of teams will continue their run to Chattanooga, while many others have seen their seasons come to an end in round one of the 2026 TSSAA high school football postseason.

    Also reported byOak Ridger

  37. The Tennessean15 hours ago

    TSSAA football brackets for 2026 playoffs. See the second-round pairings here

    See the Tennessee high school football playoff brackets for the second-round games.

  38. Chattanooga Times Free Press15 hours ago

    Chattanooga car wash collects supplies as Copperhill begins flood recovery

    A Chattanooga business is collecting donations for Copperhill, Tennessee, residents affected by historic flooding along the Ocoee River.

  39. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News16 hours ago

    PHOTOS: Red Bank Football Hosts 4A Playoff Against Livingston Academy

  40. Chattanoogan.com Breaking News16 hours ago

    PREP BOWLING: Results, November 5

In brief

The short notes of 5AM East Ridge’s last two editions. Open one to read it, with its sources.

  • CFC finalChattanooga FC hosts Los Angeles FC 2 in the MLS NEXT Pro Cup final Sunday at 6 p.m.

    Chattanooga FC hosts Los Angeles FC 2 in the MLS NEXT Pro Cup final Sunday at 6 p.m. at Finley Stadium. The Boys in Blue beat Columbus Crew 2, 3-2, after trailing 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Final, and will be the first independent club in league history to play in the Cup. A win would bring the city its first-ever professional soccer title.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Local 3 News, Chattanoogan.com Breaking News

  • Mocs homecomingUTC (6-3, 5-1 Southern Conference) faces Mercer (7-2, 4-1) at 1 p.m.

    UTC (6-3, 5-1 Southern Conference) faces Mercer (7-2, 4-1) at 1 p.m. Saturday at Finley Stadium in the Mocs' homecoming game. UTC is ranked 25th by FCS coaches, and Mercer is No. 11 in the coaches' poll. Mocs center Devin Lively called it a “knockdown, drag out, four quarter dogfight.”

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Chattanooga Times Free Press, Local 3 News

  • Fair trafficHeaded to the Hamilton County Fair at McDonald Farm?

    Headed to the Hamilton County Fair at McDonald Farm? TDOT has a temporary traffic pattern on U.S. 27 (State Route 29) near the Rhea County line through Sun., Nov. 8, with northbound fair traffic using the left lane. The Rhea County Sheriff's Office also has a modified traffic plan and urges caution, and drivers should expect heavy traffic and potential delays. We suggest leaving extra time.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WTVC, 3B Media News

  • East Ridge footballEast Ridge lost 47-7 to Macon County Friday in the first round of the TSSAA Class 4A playoffs.

    East Ridge lost 47-7 to Macon County Friday in the first round of the TSSAA Class 4A playoffs. Macon County is scheduled to play at Alcoa in round two on Fri., Nov. 13.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: The Rogersville Review

  • Ocoee floodingFlash flooding raised the Ocoee River to a record 18 feet Thursday morning after 8 to 10 inches of rain, leaving feet of water in Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia.

    Flash flooding raised the Ocoee River to a record 18 feet Thursday morning after 8 to 10 inches of rain, leaving feet of water in Copperhill, Tennessee, and McCaysville, Georgia. Tennessee Emergency Management said 68 people were rescued, and no deaths have been reported. TDOT reopened State Route 68 for recovery crews, and the TVA warned that dangerous river conditions could continue for days.

    News Notes · Today’s editionSources: WSMV, wtvcfox

  • Road closureEast Brainerd Road at the CSX bridge, between Brainerd Road and Hickory Valley Road, will close to all traffic from 5 a.m.

    East Brainerd Road at the CSX bridge, between Brainerd Road and Hickory Valley Road, will close to all traffic from 5 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, until 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Only local traffic will be allowed from Brainerd Road to Benham Drive and from Hickory Valley Road to Premier Drive. TDOT says detours will be posted for the bridge replacement project.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: wtvcfox, Chattanoogan.com Breaking News

  • GraduationHamilton County Schools posted a record-high 95.2% graduation rate for the Class of 2026, according to new Tennessee Department of Education data.

    Hamilton County Schools posted a record-high 95.2% graduation rate for the Class of 2026, according to new Tennessee Department of Education data. The rate was 94.2% in 2025 and 84.6% in 2017. Superintendent Dr. Robertson said, "Our graduation rate continuing to improve is something I am immensely proud of."

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: WTVC, Local 3 News, Chattanoogan.com Breaking News

  • Speed limitsChattanooga's lower speed limits are now posted.

    Chattanooga's lower speed limits are now posted. Lake Resort Drive between Highway 153 and North Park Road is 40 mph, and Bonny Oaks Drive between Lee Highway and Austin Drive is 45 mph. The changes are effective immediately.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSources: wtvcfox, Chattanoogan.com Breaking News

  • Sewer penaltyThe Chattanooga City Council voted Tuesday to pay a $122,000 federal penalty tied to 132 sanitary sewer overflows in 2025.

    The Chattanooga City Council voted Tuesday to pay a $122,000 federal penalty tied to 132 sanitary sewer overflows in 2025. Those overflows topped 326 million gallons.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Chattanooga Times Free Press

  • Moccasin BendHamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp said Thursday he will ask incoming Gov.

    Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp said Thursday he will ask incoming Gov. Marsha Blackburn to help find a new location for the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. In September, the state canceled plans to move the hospital to Lookout Valley.

    News Notes · Friday’s editionSource: Chattanooga Times Free Press