- Payday loans in Ridgeside follow Tennessee law (Deferred Presentment Services Act (TCA Title 45, Chapter 17)).
- Borrowing $300 at the state maximum costs 15% of the check amount.
- The nearest larger city is Chattanooga, about 2 miles away.
Ridgeside at a glance
| Ridgeside | |
|---|---|
| Population (2024 Census estimate) | 444 |
| Change since 2020 | -0.7% (holding steady) |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Size rank among 326 Tennessee places we cover | 297th |
| Nearest larger city | Chattanooga (about 2 miles) |
| Credit unions headquartered in town (NCUA) | None |
| Credit unions headquartered in Hamilton County | 14 |
| Other towns within 25 miles | 16 (about 330,685 residents) |
| Typical payday APR statewide (CRL 2023) | 460% |
Payday lending in Ridgeside follows Tennessee state law. Lenders that serve Ridgeside, in a store or online, must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions.
Credit unions near Ridgeside
No credit union has its main office in Ridgeside, but these are based elsewhere in Hamilton County (NCUA, June 2026):
- Comtrust Federal Credit Union in Chattanooga (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Chattanooga Area Schools Federal Credit Union in Chattanooga (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union in Chattanooga (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- I B E W 175 Federal Credit Union in Chattanooga (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
- Chattanooga First Federal Credit Union in Chattanooga (federal charter — may offer payday alternative loans (PALs))
Only federal credit unions can offer payday alternative loans (PALs), capped at 28% APR; state-chartered credit unions often have their own small-loan products. Membership rules apply, and only main offices are listed here; find branches near you with the NCUA Credit Union Locator. See how PALs work.
Payday loan rules that apply in Ridgeside
The main Tennessee rules for a payday loan in Ridgeside: maximum: $500 in total outstanding checks; maximum fee: 15% of the face amount of the check; loan term: up to 31 days. See the full Tennessee payday loan rules.
What a $300 loan costs in Ridgeside
At Tennessee’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs 15% of the check amount. Statewide, the typical APR on a $400 payday loan was 460% (Center for Responsible Lending, June 2023). Check any offer with our payday loan calculator.
Other help in Hamilton County before you borrow
- Call or text 211 for help with rent, utilities and food in Hamilton County.
- Ask a federal credit union about a PAL: $200–$2,000 at no more than 28% APR (how PALs work).
- Check your bank app for a small-dollar loan or early pay (bank options).
- Try a cash advance app if you have direct deposit (apps compared).
Towns near Ridgeside
- Chattanooga · 2 mi
- East Ridge · 3 mi
- Red Bank · 6 mi
- Lookout Mountain · 7 mi
- Signal Mountain · 9 mi
- Walden · 10 mi
The nearest larger city is Chattanooga, about 2 miles away. See all 326 Tennessee cities.
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Request a loanFrequently asked questions
Are payday loans legal in Ridgeside?
Yes. Payday loans are legal in Ridgeside under Tennessee state law, and lenders must be licensed by the Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions.
How much does a payday loan cost in Ridgeside?
At Tennessee’s maximum fee, borrowing $300 costs 15% of the check amount. The typical statewide APR was 460% in 2023.
Where is the nearest credit union to Ridgeside?
No credit union is headquartered in Ridgeside, but Comtrust Federal Credit Union is based in Chattanooga, also in Hamilton County.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — City and town population totals, Vintage 2024
- U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 Gazetteer files (place locations)
- NCUA — Credit union call report data, June 2026 (FOICU)
- Tennessee — Consumer notice, Deferred Presentment Services Act
- Center for Responsible Lending — Red Alert Rates: APRs on $400 single-payment payday loans (June 2023)
- CDFI Fund — NCUA payday alternative loans summary