Ridgeside, Tennessee facts for kids
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Ridgeside, Tennessee
Shepherd Hills
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| Motto(s):
"A city within a city"
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Location of Ridgeside in Hamilton County, Tennessee
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Hamilton |
| Established | 1922 |
| Incorporated | 1931 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 446 |
| • Density | 2,639.05/sq mi (1,016.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
37411
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| Area code(s) | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-63080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1299404 |
Ridgeside is a small city located in Hamilton County, Tennessee, in the United States. In 2020, about 446 people lived there. Ridgeside is special because it's an enclave. This means it's completely surrounded by the much larger city of Chattanooga.
Ridgeside is part of the bigger Chattanooga metropolitan area, which includes parts of Tennessee and Georgia. The city got its name because it sits on the eastern side of Missionary Ridge. People in the area also call it Shepherd Hills. This name comes from the larger of its two neighborhoods; the other is called Crescent Park.
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History of Ridgeside
Ridgeside began as a dairy farm owned by John T. Shepherd in the early 1900s.
How Shepherd Hills Became a City
In 1922, John's son, Paul Shepherd, started building a neighborhood called "Shepherd Hills." This project was finished in 1952. To avoid being taken over by the fast-growing city of Chattanooga, Shepherd Hills officially became its own city in 1931. They named it "Ridgeside."
Police Services in Ridgeside
Today, the city of Ridgeside gets its police services from the East Ridge Police. However, Ridgeside used to have its own police department a long time ago.
Geography of Ridgeside
Ridgeside is located in the southwestern part of Hamilton County. It is about 4 miles (6.4 km) east of downtown Chattanooga. As mentioned, the city of Chattanooga completely surrounds Ridgeside.
Land Area of the City
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ridgeside covers a total area of about 0.4 square kilometers (0.17 square miles). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population of Ridgeside
The number of people living in Ridgeside has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different U.S. Census reports:
- 1940: 443 people
- 1950: 337 people
- 1960: 448 people
- 1970: 458 people
- 1980: 417 people
- 1990: 400 people
- 2000: 389 people
- 2010: 390 people
- 2020: 446 people
Who Lives in Ridgeside?
The 2020 United States census showed that 446 people lived in Ridgeside. These people made up 203 households and 180 families.
Here's a breakdown of the different groups of people living in Ridgeside in 2020:
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic or Latino) | 399 | 89.46% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) | 8 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.22% |
| Asian | 5 | 1.12% |
| Other/Mixed (two or more races) | 13 | 2.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 | 4.48% |
