The East Ridge Economic & Community Development Department supports and promotes a variety of East Ridge initiatives by coordinating grant funding opportunities, community outreach events, new business relationships, and marketing for the City of East Ridge. Areas of oversight include grant research, partnerships with investors, border region liaison, public relations, and management of capital projects and infrastructure.As the Gateway to Tennessee, East Ridge strives to be to… Show more The East Ridge Economic & Community Development Department supports and promotes a variety of East Ridge initiatives by coordinating grant funding opportunities, community outreach events, new business relationships, and marketing for the City of East Ridge. Areas of oversight include grant research, partnerships with investors, border region liaison, public relations, and management of capital projects and infrastructure.As the Gateway to Tennessee, East Ridge strives to be to be the Pioneer of economic progress, where all people can reach their full potential while embracing culture, recreation, and family values. In October 2011, East Ridge received word that a tract of 950 acres inside the City was designated as a Border Region Retail Tourism Development District by the Tennessee State Commissioner of Revenue and the Tennessee Commissioner of Economic and Community Development under the new state law. The designation was approved after the city made application under a City ordinance adopted October 26, 2011.The Border Region District comprises the areas around Exit One, the I-75/I-24 interchange, the East Ridge central business district along Ringgold Road, S. Moore Road, Germantown Road, and the area of East Ridge on the north side of I-24 along Germantown Road.Designed to keep sales tax dollars in Tennessee by making its border cities more competitive, this legislation allows the city to enter into financial incentive agreements to spur new development within a prescribed area—its Border Region District. The city can then be reimbursed for the cost of those incentives by receiving a portion of the state’s share of increased sales tax revenue. Show less

The Hamilton County Economic & Community Development Department operates under the direction of the Hamilton County Mayor to support a variety of Hamilton County initiatives by coordinating grant funding opportunities, application submittals and grants management. Areas of grant oversight included grant research, technical assistance, grant monitoring, fiscal reimbursements and regulatory compliance. The Economic & Community Development staff members have the expertise to provide… Show more The Hamilton County Economic & Community Development Department operates under the direction of the Hamilton County Mayor to support a variety of Hamilton County initiatives by coordinating grant funding opportunities, application submittals and grants management. Areas of grant oversight included grant research, technical assistance, grant monitoring, fiscal reimbursements and regulatory compliance. The Economic & Community Development staff members have the expertise to provide assistance to all County Departments for potential funding opportunities. Show less

The Building Department ensured compliance with all applicable building codes adopted by the City of East Ridge. This included residential and commercial plan reviews, permitting and inspections process, and compliance with applicable property maintenance codes. The Building Department is also responsible for Property Maintenance violations in accordance with local and state laws.As the Building Inspection and Code Enforcement team for the City of East Ridge, It was our mission to… Show more The Building Department ensured compliance with all applicable building codes adopted by the City of East Ridge. This included residential and commercial plan reviews, permitting and inspections process, and compliance with applicable property maintenance codes. The Building Department is also responsible for Property Maintenance violations in accordance with local and state laws.As the Building Inspection and Code Enforcement team for the City of East Ridge, It was our mission to implement the codes necessary to provide a safe and healthy neighborhood environment for the residents while maintaining the high property values that have made East Ridge a desirable area for residential and commercial development. Show less

The East Ridge Court Clerk's office oversees the daily operations for East Ridge Municipal Court and is responsible for any issues related to charges incurred in the City of East Ridge jurisdiction. As a Deputy Court Clerk under direction of the Elected Municipal Judge, the Clerk's office maintains responsibilities to include, but not limited to, entering minutes of courtroom proceedings, findings, orders, and decisions into court database, posting of payments of fines, restitution, and… Show more The East Ridge Court Clerk's office oversees the daily operations for East Ridge Municipal Court and is responsible for any issues related to charges incurred in the City of East Ridge jurisdiction. As a Deputy Court Clerk under direction of the Elected Municipal Judge, the Clerk's office maintains responsibilities to include, but not limited to, entering minutes of courtroom proceedings, findings, orders, and decisions into court database, posting of payments of fines, restitution, and inpreparation of court orders, and prepare vouchers for payment of bond refunds and restitution as directed by the judge.In addition, the Deputy Clerk position is responsible for scheduling or rescheduling court proceedings, processing payments from court, bonds, collection tax, and utilities, completing internal audits of deposits, disposition entries, and payment plans, and maintaining confidentiality of court operations and records as required by law. Show less