J. Scott Miller | Courtesy: City of East Ridge / Cameron McAllister

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of East Ridge has announced that City Manager J. Scott Miller will retire in January 2026, following an accomplished career that covered more than four and a half decades in public service.

Miller first served as East Ridge City Manager in 2016 until his first retirement in November 2018.

He then returned to the position in November 2022 as interim city manager after the departure of the previous city manager, and has officially led the City of East Ridge since January 2023.

Miller’s 45+ years of experience in city management began in 1974 where he had leadership positions in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Florida, Illinois, Georgia and Kansas.

Through his time, he has served as city manag

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