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Where is East Ridge Located? - East Ridge is a city located in the Hamilton County of Tennessee, United States. East Ridge lies between 40.2453741 Degrees North latitudes and 75.6496302 Degrees West longitudes.
Location Map of East Ridge, Tennessee
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Where is East Ridge Located?
East Ridge is a city located in the Hamilton County of Tennessee, United States. East Ridge lies between 40.2453741 Degrees North latitudes and 75.6496302 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of East Ridge city is 22167 people and the city has a total area of 8.28 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.
East Ridge, Tennessee Climate and Weather Overview
Month
Avg High (°F)
Avg Low (°F)
Avg Rainfall (in)
January
49
31
5.1
April
72
48
4.6
July
89
69
5.2
October
73
49
3.2
Annual
71
49
52.8
Climate Attribute
Details
Climate Classification (Köppen)
Humid Subtropical (Cfa)
Annual Rainfall
Approximately 53 inches
Annual Sunshine Days
About 207 days
Hurricane/Tornado Risk
Low hurricane risk; moderate tornado risk
Snowfall
Approximately 3 inches annually
Driving Distances from East Ridge, Tennessee
City
State
Distance (mi)
Approx. Drive Time
Chattanooga
Tennessee
6
12 min
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
3
8 min
Rossville
Georgia
4
10 min
Collegedale
Tennessee
12
18 min
Ringgold
Georgia
13
20 min
Cleveland
Tennessee
28
30 min
Dalton
Georgia
28
30 min
Dayton
Tennessee
43
50 min
Knoxville
Tennessee
108
1 hr 45 min
Atlanta
Georgia
118
2 hr
Transportation and Connectivity in East Ridge, Tennessee
Transportation
Details
Airport Name
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
IATA Code
CHA
Port
Nearby Port of Chattanooga (Tennessee River)
Major Highways
Interstate 75, Interstate 24, U.S. Route 41, U.S. Route 76, U.S. Route 11
Train/Amtrak Service
No local Amtrak service; nearest passenger rail service is in Atlanta, Georgia
Local Bus/Transit Service
Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA)
Interstate 75 — Major north-south interstate connecting East Ridge with Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Atlanta.
Interstate 24 — Provides access west toward Nashville and southeast toward Georgia.
U.S. Route 41 — Historic highway connecting East Ridge with Chattanooga and Ringgold.
U.S. Routes 11 and 76 — Important regional corridors serving local businesses and nearby communities.
Places to Visit in East Ridge, Tennessee
Landmark Name
Type
Camp Jordan Park
Sports & Recreation Park
Pioneer Frontier Playground
Family Attraction
Bass Pro Shops at East Ridge
Shopping Attraction
Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Railroad Museum
Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park
Historic Site
Ruby Falls
Natural Attraction
Lookout Mountain
Mountain
Tennessee Aquarium
Aquarium
Walnut Street Bridge
Historic Bridge
Creative Discovery Museum
Children's Museum
Colleges and Universities in East Ridge, Tennessee
Institution Name
Type
Level
Notable For
Chattanooga State Community College
Public
Community College
Technical and workforce education
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Public
University
Research and engineering
Southern Adventist University
Private
University
Health sciences and liberal arts
Lee University
Private
University
Christian higher education
Covenant College
Private
University
Liberal arts education
Tennessee College of Applied Technology Chattanooga
Public
Community College
Career and technical training
Dalton State College
Public
University
Business and healthcare
Hamilton County Schools
Public
K–12 District
Public education
Waterbodies in East Ridge, Tennessee
South Chickamauga Creek, Chickamauga Lake, Tennessee River, Wolftever Creek, Chattanooga Creek, East Chickamauga Creek, Nickajack Lake, Lake Winnepesaukah
Golf Courses in East Ridge, Tennessee
Brainerd Golf Course, Brown Acres Golf Course, Concord Golf Club, Black Creek Club, Windstone Golf Club, Council Fire Golf Club, The Honors Course, Bear Trace at Harrison Bay
East Ridge, Tennessee — Key Historical Facts
East Ridge was incorporated in 1921 as a residential community just south of Chattanooga.
The city's location along major transportation routes helped it develop into an important commercial gateway between Tennessee and Georgia.
Lake Winnepesaukah, which opened in 1925, became one of the region's most popular amusement destinations and contributed to local tourism.
The construction of Interstate 75 accelerated commercial and residential growth during the second half of the 20th century.
Camp Jordan evolved into one of the Chattanooga area's premier venues for youth sports tournaments, community events, and outdoor recreation.
Today, East Ridge is recognized for its convenient location, shopping destinations, family attractions, and easy access to Chattanooga's cultural and outdoor landmarks.
