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Introduction to East Ridge, Tennessee
East Ridge, Tennessee, in Hamilton county, is 3 miles SE of Chattanooga, Tennessee and 100 miles NW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is in the Chattanooga area. There are 20,640 residents in East Ridge.
East Ridge History
East Ridge is in Hamilton County, which was established in 1819. The county is named after Alexander Hamilton, the secretary of treasury during George Washington’s administration. The city is named after its location from the Missionary Ridge.
East Ridge and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In East Ridge
East Ridge offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation at locations like the Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park and Ruby Falls. Rock City Gardens and the Tennessee River Park are nearby as well. The Chattanooga Regional History Museum and the Creative Discovery Museum are popular local historical spots. The Tennessee Aquarium and the Chattanooga Zoo at Warner Park are popular family attractions.
East Ridge Transportation
Chattanooga Metropolitan is the nearest airport.
East Ridge Higher Education
Facilities for higher education are available from Chattanooga State Technical Community College, the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga, Lee University and Cleveland State Community College.
East Ridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing East Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
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