East Ridge, Tennessee

About East Ridge

East Ridge, TN is a close-knit town located in southern Tennessee, home to 21,970 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

East Ridge holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 8.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,653 residents per square mile.

📰 East Ridge News Today

• Akil Mayer Obituary - East Ridge, TN Dignity Memorial · Aug 12
• UPDATE: Man who struck East Ridge Officer ‘Smiley’ during chase sentenced in both TN and GA Local 3 News · Jun 26
• East Ridge police warn residents after juvenile black bear spotted in neighborhoods WTVC · May 21
• East Ridge Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
• Water main project underway in East Ridge WDEF · Apr 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes East Ridge Unique

• The only place in America named East Ridge — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Tennessee, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Tennessee — one of 504 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 21,970.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in East Ridge

• Acropolis Grill — american
• Amigo Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Ankar's Hoagies — american
• Bad Daddys Burger Bar — burger
• Brothers Bagel — bagel
• Brown Bag — american
• CAVA — mediterranean
• Carrabba's Italian Grill — italian
• Champy's Chicken — chicken
• Cheddar's — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Dave & Buster's
• Ayelet's Style · Art gallery
• Brainard optimist drag strip · Attraction
• Craft Axe Throwing · Theme park
• Sir Goony's Family Fun Center · Theme park

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in East Ridge

• Audubon Acres · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Belvoir Neighborhood Association Park reviews ★
• Benham Williams Park reviews ★
• Brainerd Hills Community Park reviews ★
• Camp Jordan Park reviews ★
• Camp Jordan Ultimate Fields 1-5 reviews ★
• Camp Jordan Ultimate Fields, "The Hole" 1 & 2 reviews ★
• Elise Chapin Wildlife Sanctuary · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Jo Lawrence Memorial Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Pioneer Frontier Park reviews ★
• Tacoa Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of East Ridge

🏘️ Nearby Communities