Hamilton County to chip in on Bass Pro in East Ridge

Bass Pro Shops

Hamilton County Commissioners will vote next week to consider putting $1 million of county taxpayer money toward improving infrastructure in East Ridge to accommodate Bass Pro Shop.

The big box outdoor store is expected to open in June or July of 2016, according to East Ridge Mayor Brent Lambert.

County Mayor Jim Coppinger said the county will put $500,000 toward improving roads near Exit 1, in East Ridge. And it will put another $500,000 toward improvements to the exit itself.

The money is slated to come from this fiscal year, and next fiscal year’s budget.

Commissioners are set to vote on the projects next week.