Editing East Ridge, Tennessee

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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name            = East Ridge, Tennessee
| settlement_type          = [[City]]
| image_skyline            = File:East Ridge, Tennessee.jpg
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| image_caption            = 
| image_flag               = Flag of East Ridge, Tennessee.png
| image_seal               = Seal of East Ridge, Tennessee.png
| nickname                 = 
| motto                    = Gateway to Tennessee
| image_map                = File:Hamilton County Tennessee Incorporated and Unincorporated areas East Ridge Highlighted 4722720.svg
| mapsize                  = 260px
| map_caption              = Location of East Ridge in Hamilton County, Tennessee.
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| coordinates              = {{coord|34|59|48|N|85|14|15|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type         = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_name         = United States
| subdivision_type1        = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_type2        = [[List of counties in Tennessee|County]]
| subdivision_name1        = [[Tennessee]]
| subdivision_name2        = [[Hamilton County, Tennessee|Hamilton]]
| established_title        = 
| established_date         = 
| government_footnotes     = 
| government_type          = 
| leader_title             = Mayor
| leader_name              = Brian Williams
| leader_title1            = Vice-Mayor
| leader_name1             = Esther Helton Haynes
| unit_pref                = Imperial
| area_footnotes           = <ref name="TigerWebMapServer">{{cite web|title=ArcGIS REST Services Directory|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/5/query?where=STATE='47'&outFields=NAME,STATE,PLACE,AREALAND,AREAWATER,LSADC,CENTLAT,CENTLON&orderByFields=PLACE&returnGeometry=false&returnTrueCurves=false&f=json|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref>
| area_magnitude           = 
| area_total_km2           = 21.45
| area_total_sq_mi         = 8.28
| area_land_km2            = 21.45
| area_land_sq_mi          = 8.28
| area_water_km2           = 0.00
| area_water_sq_mi         = 0.00
| elevation_footnotes      = <ref name=gnis/>
| elevation_m              = 
| elevation_ft             = 778
| population_total         = 22167
| population_as_of         = [[2020 United States Census|2020]]
| population_footnotes     = <ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly"/>
| population_density_km2   = 1033.42
| population_density_sq_mi = 2676.53
| postal_code_type         = [[ZIP code]]
| postal_code              = 37412
| area_code                = [[Area code 423|423]]
| website                  = {{url|www.eastridgetn.gov}}
| footnotes                = 
| timezone                 = [[North American Eastern Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]]
| utc_offset               = -5
| timezone_DST             = EDT
| utc_offset_DST           = -4
| blank_name               = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank_info               = 47-22720<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
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| blank1_info              = 1283400<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|1283400}}</ref>
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'''East Ridge''' is a city in [[Hamilton County, Tennessee]],  United States. As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the city population was 22,167. East Ridge is bordered by [[Chattanooga, Tennessee|Chattanooga]] to the west, north, and east, and the [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] state line to the south. It is part of the Chattanooga, TN–GA [[Chattanooga metropolitan area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The name of the city comes from its location due east of [[Missionary Ridge]]. The [[Bachman Tubes]] beneath Missionary Ridge link East Ridge with downtown Chattanooga.

==History==
{{Expand section|reason=No history|date=November 2020}}

==Geography==
East Ridge is located at {{coord|34|59|48|N|85|14|15|W|type:city}} (34.996674, -85.237482).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|8.3|sqmi|km2}}, all land.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1930= 2152
|1940= 2939
|1950= 9645
|1960= 19570
|1970= 21799
|1980= 21236
|1990= 21101
|2000= 20640
|2010= 20979
|2020= 22167
|footnote=Sources:<ref name="GR9">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=March 4, 2012|title=Census of Population and Housing: Decennial Censuses}}</ref><ref name=CensusPopEst>{{cite web|title=Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012|url=https://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|work=Population Estimates|publisher=U.S. Census Bureau|access-date=December 11, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130611010502/http://www.census.gov/popest/data/cities/totals/2012/SUB-EST2012.html|archive-date=June 11, 2013}}</ref><ref name="USCensusDecennial2020CenPopScriptOnly">{{cite web|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=P1_001N,NAME&for=place:*&in=state:47&key=5ccd0821c15d9f4520e2dcc0f8d92b2ec9336108|title=Census Population API|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=October 15, 2022}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:right"
|+East Ridge racial composition<ref>{{Cite web|title=Explore Census Data|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4722720&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|access-date=December 25, 2021|website=data.census.gov}}</ref>
!scope="col"| Race
!scope="col"| Number
!scope="col"| Percentage
|-
!scope="row"| [[White (U.S. Census)|White]] (non-Hispanic)
| 14,740
| 66.5%
|-
!scope="row"| [[African American (U.S. Census)|Black or African American]] (non-Hispanic)
| 2,961
| 13.36%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]]
| 54
| 0.24%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]]
| 397
| 1.79%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]]
| 4
| 0.02%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Race (United States Census)|Other/Mixed]]
| 1,130
| 5.1%
|-
!scope="row"| [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]]
| 2,881
| 13.0%
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 22,167 people, 9,027 households, and 5,086 families residing in the city.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 20,640 people, 9,288 households, and 5,739 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,497.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 9,876 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,194.9|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 93.32% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 3.21% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.31% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.68% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.43% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.02% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] 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% were [[Marriage|married 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. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $20,346. About 6.7% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 10.7% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

==Arts and culture==

The East Ridge City Library is located within the City Hall.<ref name="Lib">{{cite web | title=Library | work=Administration | publisher=City of East Ridge | url=http://eastridgetn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=19 | access-date=November 12, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204172029/http://eastridgetn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=19 | archive-date=December 4, 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2008 the East Ridge History Center opened showcasing local history and culture.<ref name="historycenter">{{cite web | title=Museum | work=Administration | publisher=City of East Ridge | url=http://eastridgetn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=56 | access-date=November 12, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204172121/http://eastridgetn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=56 | archive-date=December 4, 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref> 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.

==Sports==
East Ridge is home to three minor league level professional soccer clubs who all play their home matches at [[CHI Memorial Stadium]] a 2,500 seat [[soccer-specific stadium]] with a planned finished capacity of 5500. It was the first [[soccer-specific stadium]] built in Tennessee. It officially opened August 1, 2020.

The [[Chattanooga Red Wolves SC]] are a men's club that competes in [[USL 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 the [[USL W League]], the second tier of Women's US pro soccer which began play in 2022. The Dalton Red Wolves of [[USL 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

==Parks and recreation==

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.<ref name="Jordan">{{cite web | year=2007 | title=Camp Jordan | publisher=City of East Ridge | url=http://www.campjordan.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=27 | access-date= November 12, 2011}}</ref> East Ridge is home to the East Ridge Soccer Association, which provides soccer programs for youth and adults.<ref name="soccer">{{cite web | year=2009 | title=Welcome to East Ridge Soccer Association! | work=Home | publisher=East Ridge Soccer Association | url=http://www.ersoccer.org/ | access-date= November 12, 2011}}</ref> The East Ridge Baseball/Softball Association supports ball games for boys and girls.<ref name="base">{{cite web | year=2011 | title=Welcome | work=Home | publisher=East Ridge Baseball / Softball Association | url=http://www.eastridgebaseball.org/ | access-date=November 12, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107161802/http://www.eastridgebaseball.org/ | archive-date=November 7, 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
Pioneer Frontover Playground is located by city hall on Tombras Avenue and includes a splash pad which opened in 2022. 
[[File:Pioneer Frontier Park.jpg | thumb | 440x248px | right | Pioneer Frontier Playground ]]

==Government==

East Ridge is a Home-Rule city with a City Manager-Council form of government with an elected Mayor.

== Politics ==
{| border = "2"
|+ East Ridge city vote<br/> by party in presidential elections
|- style="background:lightgrey;"
! Year
! [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]]
! [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
! [[Third party (United States)|Third Parties]]
|-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|[[2020 United States presidential election|2020]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://elect.hamiltontn.gov/Portals/12/Archives/2020/2011Presidential/Hamilton%20TN%20Official%20Results%20Statement%20Of%20Votes%20Cast%20RPT%20DETAILED.pdf|title=Hamilton County Election Results by PRECINCT|work=Hamilton County Elections|access-date=March 29, 2021}}</ref>
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|40.96% ''3,725''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''56.39%''' ''5,128''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|2.65% ''241''
|-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|[[2016 United States presidential election|2016]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://elect.hamiltontn.gov/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=OcTo0PEmUw4%3d&tabid=862&portalid=12&mid=2503 |title=Hamilton County Election Results by PRECINCT|work=Hamilton County Elections|access-date=March 29, 2021}}</ref>
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|32.51% ''2,549''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''60.37%''' ''4,733''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|7.12% ''558''
|-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|[[2012 United States presidential election|2012]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://elect.hamiltontn.gov/Portals/12/Archives/2012/November%202012.pdf|title=Hamilton County Election Results by PRECINCT|work=Hamilton County Elections|access-date=March 29, 2021}}</ref>
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|33.45% ''1,558''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''63.10%''' ''2,939''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|3.45% ''161''
|-
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|[[2008 United States presidential election|2008]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://elect.hamiltontn.gov/Portals/12/Archives/2008/November%202008.pdf|title=Hamilton County Election Results by PRECINCT|work=Hamilton County Elections|access-date=March 29, 2021}}</ref>
|align="center" {{Party shading/Democratic}}|29.83% ''1,576''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Republican}}|'''67.77%''' ''3,581''
|align="center" {{Party shading/Independent}}|2.40% ''127''
|-
|}

==Education==

East Ridge has four public schools, which are part of the [[Hamilton 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.<ref name="Educat">{{cite web | title=School information | work=Administration | publisher=City of East Ridge | url=http://eastridgetn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=29 | access-date=November 12, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204172104/http://eastridgetn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=25&Itemid=29 | archive-date=December 4, 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Infrastructure==

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 of [[Ridgeside, Tennessee|Ridgeside]].<ref>http://www.ridgeside.net/services.php City of Ridgeside Services. Accessed August 31, 2021</ref><ref name="Police">{{cite web | title=EAST RIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT | work=Police Services | publisher=City of East Ridge | url=http://eastridgetn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=18 | access-date=November 12, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204172024/http://eastridgetn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11&Itemid=18 | archive-date=December 4, 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref> The City of East Ridge Animal Services Division provides animal services by way of [[Animal control officer|animal control]] and an [[animal shelter]] for the city.<ref name="Animal">{{cite web | title=East Ridge Animal Services | work=Administration | publisher=City of East Ridge | url=http://www.eastridgetn.org/Public-Safety/Animal-Control-Services.aspx | access-date= January 6, 2013}}</ref>

===Utilities===

Public utilities are provided by [[AGL Resources|Chattanooga Gas Company]], [[American Water (company)|Tennessee American Water Company]], [[AT&T]], [[EPB]], and [[Comcast]].<ref name="utilities">{{cite web | title=New to East Ridge? | work=Administration | publisher=City of East Ridge | url=http://eastridgetn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=30 | access-date=November 12, 2011 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111204172111/http://eastridgetn.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=30 | archive-date=December 4, 2011 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

===Health===

East Ridge is home to Parkridge East Hospital, a branch of Parkridge Medical Center.<ref name="hospital">{{cite web | year=2009 | title=About Parkridge East Hospital | work=About | publisher=Parkridge East Hospital | url=http://parkridgeeasthospital.com/ | access-date= November 12, 2011}}</ref>

==Notable people==
[[Elbert Eugene Spriggs]] (1937-2021), founder of the Twelve Tribes cult group<ref>{{Cite web|title=Death of Twelve Tribes founder leaves future uncertain for international Christian movement founded in Chattanooga|url=https://www.timesfreepress.com/news/local/story/2021/feb/03/death-twelve-tribes-founder-leaves-future-unc/540927/|access-date=January 15, 2022|website=timesfreepress.com}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://eastridgetn.gov/ Official website]
* [http://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/public/CHARTERS.nsf/0/72B1DE46AF64A50F852568CC0061DBA2/$File/EASTRIDG.CHT.pdf?OpenElement City charter] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192754/http://www.mtas.tennessee.edu/public/CHARTERS.nsf/0/72B1DE46AF64A50F852568CC0061DBA2/$File/EASTRIDG.CHT.pdf?OpenElement |date=March 4, 2016 }}

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