Mayor Brent Lambert of East Ridge was given the honor of releasing the first fish into the massive aquarium of the new, soon-to-open Bass Pro Shop Outpost just off Exit 1 on I-75. The fish, a four-pound large mouth bass, was caught in Chickamauga Lake.
General Manager Jarron Ritchie announced that the store would hold a special event at
6 p.m. on
July 13 with 50 percent of sales proceeds going to conservation.
The 85,00-square-foot store's official opening will be
July 14 at 8 a.m.
Mr. Ritchie also announced that store would provide jobs to 150-160 individuals and most have already been hired. Also according to the general manager, the lobby is unique and completely different to all other Bass Pro Shops.