Council previews interlocal agreement to provide fire and police services to Ridgette

Sep 25, 2026

Staff previewed a proposed interlocal agreement for East Ridge to continue providing fire and police services to the neighboring jurisdiction of Ridgette, Tennessee, with a historical 4% annual increase in contract payments. The agreement is on the tentative Oct. 8 agenda for council consideration.

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Staff briefed the council on a tentative Oct. 8 agenda item: an interlocal agreement authorizing East Ridge to provide fire and police services to the city of Ridgette, Tenn. The staff memo said the contract historically includes a 4% annual increase and that staff will meet with incoming leadership in Riverside as needed to finalize terms.

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