Goodwill to open new East Ridge store and donation center

Courtesy: Goodwill Chattanooga

EAST RIDGE —  Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area will be opening a new location in East Ridge.

The grand opening celebration on Thursday, Feb. 26, will kick off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m., followed by the official store opening at 9 a.m, Goodwill says.

The new location will be at 3715 Ringgold Road in the former Food City building.

They say the over 40,000-square-foot building will feature a Goodwill store, a Donation Xpress Center, and a dedicated space for a future Goodwill Opportunity Center. 

The previous Goodwill location in East Ridge, located at 5082 South Terrace, in front of the AMC movie theater, will remain open as a Goodwill Donation Xpress Center. 

They say after the opening of the new East Ridge store, the local nonprofit will operate 16 stores and three Goodwill Opportunity Centers in the region. 

“We’re proud to expand our presence and deepen our commitment to the community. Those who shop and donate join us in our mission to help people overcome barriers to employment, divert millions of pounds of items from local landfills, equip people with training to prepare for the future of work and make a real impact in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.” 

– Gena Weldon, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area said.

The store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Goodwill accepts donations during regular store hours.