East Ridge, Tennessee | |
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 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: Gateway to Tennessee | |
 Location of East Ridge in Hamilton County, Tennessee. | |
| Coordinates:34°59′48″N85°14′15″W / 34.99667°N 85.23750°W /34.99667; -85.23750 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Brian Williams |
| • Vice-Mayor | Esther Helton Haynes |
| Area | |
• Total | 8.28 sq mi (21.45 km2) |
| • Land | 8.28 sq mi (21.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 22,167 |
| • Density | 2,676.53/sq mi (1,033.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 37412 |
| Area code | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-22720[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1283400[2] |
| Website | www |
East Ridge is a city inHamilton County, Tennessee, United States. As of the2020 census, the city population was 22,167. East Ridge is bordered byChattanooga to the west, north, and east, and theGeorgia state line to the south. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GAMetropolitan Statistical Area. The name of the city comes from its location due east ofMissionary Ridge. TheBachman Tubes beneath Missionary Ridge link East Ridge with downtown Chattanooga.
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East Ridge is located at34°59′48″N85°14′15″W / 34.99667°N 85.23750°W /34.99667; -85.23750 (34.996674, -85.237482).[5]
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.3 square miles (21 km2), all land.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 2,152 | — | |
| 1940 | 2,939 | 36.6% | |
| 1950 | 9,645 | 228.2% | |
| 1960 | 19,570 | 102.9% | |
| 1970 | 21,799 | 11.4% | |
| 1980 | 21,236 | −2.6% | |
| 1990 | 21,101 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 20,640 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 20,979 | 1.6% | |
| 2020 | 22,167 | 5.7% | |
| Sources:[6][7][3] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 14,740 | 66.5% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 2,961 | 13.36% |
| Native American | 54 | 0.24% |
| Asian | 397 | 1.79% |
| Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,130 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 2,881 | 13.0% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 22,167 people, 9,027 households, and 5,086 families residing in the city.
As of thecensus[4] of 2000, there were 20,640 people, 9,288 households, and 5,739 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,497.3 inhabitants per square mile (964.2/km2). There were 9,876 housing units at an average density of 1,194.9 per square mile (461.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.32%White, 3.21%African American, 0.31%Native American, 1.68%Asian, 0.03%Pacific Islander, 0.43% fromother races, and 1.02% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 1.09% of the population.
There were 9,288 households, out of which 24.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% weremarried couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.80.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $36,347, and the median income for a family was $43,858. Males had a median income of $31,359 versus $23,659 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $20,346. About 6.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
The East Ridge City Library is located within the City Hall.[9] In 2008 the East Ridge History Center opened showcasing local history and culture.[10] A community center is also available for use by the public. Located next to City Hall and the Pioneer Frontier Playground, it offers programs for the community.
East Ridge is home to three minor league level professional soccer clubs who all play their home matches atCHI Memorial Stadium a 2,500 seatsoccer-specific stadium with a planned finished capacity of 5500. It was the firstsoccer-specific stadium built in Tennessee. It officially opened August 1, 2020.
TheChattanooga Red Wolves SC are a men's club that competes inUSL League One, the third tier of US Men's professional soccer The Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves, a women's club will begin play in 2023 as members of theUSL W League, the second tier of Women's US pro soccer which began play in 2022. The Dalton Red Wolves ofUSL League Two,a semi-professional developmental soccer league sponsored by United Soccer Leagues in the United States and Canada, forming part of the United States soccer league system
Camp Jordan is a local park and an arena. The arena provides space for special and sporting events. Camp Jordan has 13 ball fields, nine soccer fields, an amphitheater, RV spaces, a sand volleyball court, picnic pavilion, fishing pond, playground, and a walking track.[11] East Ridge is home to the East Ridge Soccer Association, which provides soccer programs for youth and adults.[12] The East Ridge Baseball/Softball Association supports ball games for boys and girls.[13]Pioneer Frontover Playground is located by city hall on Tombras Avenue and includes a splash pad which opened in 2022.
East Ridge is a Home-Rule city with a City Manager-Council form of government with an elected Mayor.
| Year | Democratic | Republican | Third Parties |
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| 2020[14] | 40.96%3,725 | 56.39%5,128 | 2.65%241 |
| 2016[15] | 32.51%2,549 | 60.37%4,733 | 7.12%558 |
| 2012[16] | 33.45%1,558 | 63.10%2,939 | 3.45%161 |
| 2008[17] | 29.83%1,576 | 67.77%3,581 | 2.40%127 |
East Ridge has four public schools, which are part of theHamilton County Schools system: East Ridge Elementary, Spring Creek Elementary, East Ridge Middle School, and East Ridge High School, as well as two private schools: Belvoir Christian Academy and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School.[18]
The East Ridge Police Department maintains public safety within the city and is a full service and state certified agency, and also serves the city ofRidgeside.[19][20] The City of East Ridge Animal Services Division provides animal services by way ofanimal control and ananimal shelter for the city.[21]
Public utilities are provided byChattanooga Gas Company,Tennessee American Water Company,AT&T,EPB, andComcast.[22]
East Ridge is home to Parkridge East Hospital, a branch of Parkridge Medical Center.[23]
Elbert Eugene Spriggs (1937-2021), founder of the Twelve Tribes cult group[24]
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