1921Government
The town was incorporated in April 1921 via private act of the Tennessee Legislature.
1922History
Work was complete by September 1922, with 13.9 miles of lines.
1924Architecture
The first Town Hall was built on land donated by the Lomenick family at the corner of Marlboro and Ringgold Roads in 1924.
1926Government
The public works continued in 1926 with the installation of municipal water supply lines, with supply provided by the City Water Company of Chattanooga.
1933Disaster
Dissatisfaction with city fathers led to rework of the town charter in 1933, stripping the city of power over schools, roads, police, fire, and garbage services, which were rema...
1954Government
The charter was again revamped in 1954 to a home rule system, allowing the city to modify its own charter without recourse to the state legislature.
1959Government
The first municipal sewer system was completed in 1959, along with the new East Ridge High School.
1963Culture
In 1963, the city accepted the TN Highway Department's proposal to build a section of I-24 through the city.
1970Education
The city terminated its contract with Chattanooga's Humane Educational Society and opened its own animal shelter in 1970.
1973Civil Rights
The city library was completed in March 1973 after a great deal of work by the first library board.
1978Architecture
Construction of recreational facilities began in 1978 with an initial budget of $200,000, and was completed in 1980.
2008Architecture
In 2008 the East Ridge History Center opened showcasing local history and culture.
2020Architecture
It officially opened August 1, 2020.
2022Architecture
Pioneer Frontier Playground is located by city hall on Tombras Avenue and includes a splash pad which opened in 2022.
2023History
The Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves, a women's club, began play in 2023 as members of the USL W League, the second tier of American Women's professional soccer.
2026Government
Brian Williams is the current mayor, with term ending in December 2026.