County Wastewater Treatment Facility (WWTA) to address critical infrastructure needs. “We’ve been working on fixing leakage issues in the sewer system,” he explains. “We’re cutting back on water infiltration by repairing and slip-lining our utility lines. This increases our capacity for new hookups, facilitating our ongoing and future developments without any hitches.” The city’s water, power, and internet infrastructure is well-prepared for growth. “We have no problems with Tennessee American Water serving the area, and EPB is our power source,” Miller says. High-speed internet is another strong suit for East Ridge. “EPB was one of the first to provide a gig to the home, and now you can have up to 25 gigs in East Ridge,” Mayor Williams adds. The mayor also mentions the recent improvements and ongoing projects to upgrade the city’s exit infrastructure. “Six years ago, we reconfigured our exit off I-75, making it much safer,” he says. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is in the second phase of reconstructing the interchange at Exit 1, a significant project that will ultimately enhance traffic flow and accessibility. “It’s painful at the moment, but once completed, it will greatly benefit our area,” Williams remarks. RESIDENTIAL GROWTH AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS East Ridge proactively addresses the need for new residential spaces as the national housing shortage intensifies. The city is making substantial strides in expanding its housing stock to cater to the growing demand from various demographics. Miller provides an overview of recent and upcoming developments. “We just finished an 84-home development in the eastern part of the community,” he shares. We’ve also approved an additional 82 single-family homes on the western side, bringing the total to around 170 homes.” The city has recently issued 14 permits Brian Williams, Mayor Scott Miller, City Manager 147 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 05, ISSUE 09 EAST RIDGE, TN
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