City of East Ridge, Tennessee Mayor Brian Williams

06/01/2026

05/30/2026

Stop by donate and see Gus! Help us fill up the cruiser.

05/29/2026

East Ridge Splash Pad Opens for 2026 Summer Season

EAST RIDGE, TN – The City of East Ridge is pleased to announce the opening of the East Ridge Splash
Pad for the 2026 summer season beginning Monday, June 1, 2026.

Located behind the Pioneer Frontier Playground and East Ridge Community Center at 1515 Tombras
Avenue, the Splash Pad provides a free, family-friendly recreational amenity for residents and visitors
looking to cool off and enjoy the summer months.

The Splash Pad will operate seven days per week from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. beginning June 1.
Starting September 1, 2026, the facility will transition to Saturday and Sunday operations only from 11:00
a.m. until 7:00 p.m. through the remainder of the season.

Admission to the Splash Pad is free. All visitors are expected to follow posted rules, regulations, and safety
requirements established by the City of East Ridge to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests.

The Splash Pad may close temporarily due to weather or maintenance, including routine upkeep, repairs, or
inclement conditions.

The City encourages residents and visitors to take advantage of the Splash Pad and the many recreational
amenities available throughout the City of East Ridge, including the Pioneer Frontier Playground, East
Ridge Community Center, East Ridge Dog Park, Springvale Park, Camp Jordan Park, and numerous other
recreational and community amenities that contribute to East Ridge's exceptional quality of life.

For additional information regarding the East Ridge Splash Pad or other recreational amenities, please visit
the East Ridge Parks and Recreation website at www.eastridgeparksandrec.com or follow the East Ridge
Parks and Recreation Department on social media. In the event of assistance at the Splash Pad, please
contact on-site staff at (423) 867-6406

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that the freedoms and opportunities we enjoy each day have come at a tremendous cost.

We are forever grateful for those who gave their lives in defense of our country, and we extend our deepest appreciation to all of our military members—past and present—who have answered the call to serve with courage, honor, and sacrifice. Their dedication to protecting our nation and preserving our freedoms deserves our sincere gratitude and respect.

As we gather with family and friends, may we take time to reflect on the true meaning of this day, remember our fallen heroes, and say thank you to the men and women of our military and their families for all they have given in service to our country.

May we always remember. May we always honor. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Friday marked an important event. The Safe Havel Baby Box provides a safe, anonymous, and legal option for mothers in crisis while ensuring infants receive immediate care and attention from emergency personnel.

East Ridge’s Safe Haven Baby Box is now the 442nd in the nation and the 30th in the State of Tennessee. We are grateful to everyone who helped make this life-saving initiative possible for our community.

05/22/2026

Congratulations Eric.

Thank you for your dedicated service to our city. Enjoy your retirement it is well deserved!

Today, the City of East Ridge proudly recognizes and celebrates the retirement of Battalion Chief Eric Bowen following more than 32 years of dedicated service in the fire service, including 30 years faithfully serving the citizens, visitors, and businesses of through the City of East Ridge Fire Rescue Department. 🔥

Eric’s career began long before his official hire date of February 1, 1996, when he first volunteered shortly after the City established its own fire department. Over the decades, he helped shape and strengthen East Ridge Fire Rescue Department into what it is today, serving in numerous roles including Firefighter, Engineer, Lieutenant, Commander, and Battalion Chief.

Throughout his career, Battalion Chief Bowen led with integrity, compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to serving others. He became more than just a firefighter and leader, he became a mentor, role model, trusted friend, and a steady source of encouragement to generations of firefighters who served alongside him.

His impact reaches far beyond emergency calls and station walls. Eric leaves behind a lasting legacy not only within the department, but also through his family.

Today, that legacy continues through his son, Firefighter W. Bowen, who joined East Ridge Fire Rescue Department nearly two years ago and now carries forward the same spirit of service and dedication his father exemplified for so many years.

While retirement marks the closing of one chapter, it also celebrates a lifetime of sacrifice, long nights, answered calls, missed holidays, friendships built, lives touched, and a community made stronger because of his service.

To Battalion Chief Eric Bowen, his wife Angel, Wilson, and the entire Bowen family, we say thank you!

Thank you for the years of service, support, sacrifice, and commitment given to the City of East Ridge and its residents. Your Fire Rescue family and your City family are incredibly grateful.

Please join us in congratulating Battalion Chief Eric Bowen on his well-earned and well-deserved retirement and wishing him many years of happiness, health, relaxation, and time with family in this next chapter of life. 🙌🏼

Once East Ridge Fire Rescue family, always East Ridge Fire Rescue family! ♥️

05/18/2026

The City of East Ridge is proud to announce the official blessing and unveiling ceremony for the City’s new Safe Haven Baby Box, located at East Ridge Fire Rescue Station 1. ❤️🚒

In partnership with Safe Haven Baby Boxes, the ceremony will take place on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM at 4214 Ringgold Road in .

This new installation marks the 442nd Safe Haven Baby Box in the nation and the 30th in the State of Tennessee, helping expand access to safe surrender resources and infant protection programs across our region.

The Safe Haven Baby Boxes provides a secure, safe, and anonymous option for mothers in crisis to legally surrender an infant while ensuring immediate notification and response from emergency personnel.
The City extends sincere appreciation to the many individuals, organizations, community partners, elected officials, and East Ridge Fire Rescue personnel who helped make this important, life-saving resource possible for our community.

📍 East Ridge Fire Rescue Station 1
4214 Ringgold Road
Friday, May 22, 2026
11:00 AM EST

We invite the public to attend this meaningful ceremony and learn more about how Safe Haven Baby Boxes provide safety, support, and hope for families during moments of crisis.

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

Congratulations Battalion Chief Bowen.

Thank you for your dedicated service to our city and citizens.

Your recognization for the First Responders Hero Award is well deserved.