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Will Jackson Serves

7/25/2019

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By Ann Henley Perry

Lookout Mountain is fortunate to have a plethora of extremely smart and hardworking people within a close proximity of one another. From doctors and lawyers to executives, entrepreneurs and teachers, our mountain home is bursting with talented people.

Fortunately for all of us, Will Jackson and his family moved here from northern Virginia about three and a half years ago, in December 2015. Will is the executive vice president and chief medical officer (CMO) at Erlanger Health System. His position includes overseeing everything from the quality and safety of every aspect of the hospital to case management, physician services and Erlanger’s inpatient and outpatient care – and everything in between!

Will elaborated, “We have a great team of providers that is dedicated to patient care and has a fantastic ethos based on a commitment to high-quality cutting-edge medicine, medical education, and care, regardless of one’s ability to pay.”

Under Will’s thoughtful leadership, many wonderful changes have transpired. Will and the Erlanger team have made a concerted effort to prioritize quality, safety, and patient experience. There has been demonstrable improvement in all of these important areas, and Will credits the committed physicians and associates of Erlanger, as well as the partnership developed with their medical staff.

“We are blessed to have superb physician leaders at Erlanger. Several of these physicians live on Lookout, including Argil Wheelock, Mitch Mutter, Patricia McLelland, Dan Fisher, Jody Miller, Marshall Jemison and many others. Cy Huffman was one of my predecessors as chief medical officer and has provided wise counsel and support since my arrival,” Will said.

Will said that his favorite parts of his job involve the people and the mission of Erlanger. He explained, “The physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, pharmacists, and ancillary staff do the crucial and often unheralded work. My role is to serve them and break down barriers so we can take care of patients and their families with excellence and compassion.  Erlanger is an indispensable asset for Chattanooga, and I am privileged to be part of it.”  

Likewise, Chattanooga is privileged to have the amazing asset of Will Jackson.

Born in Philadelphia, Penn., Will moved just north of Tampa, Fla., at age 2. He played soccer at Stetson University and then attended medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans. Following medical school, he joined the Army and served nine years in the Medical Corps at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Following his time there, the family continued to live in Virginia for about 10 years before the Jacksons moved to Chattanooga and he began his work as Erlanger.

Will met his beautiful wife, Kristie, when they were undergraduates. “We have been gleefully married for over 23 years, in large part due to Kristie’s patience, beauty, and wit!” he said, adding that she is an attorney and freelance writer who blogs at kristieejackson.com. The Jacksons’ have three sons who attend McCallie: Dub is a rising senior and has committed to swim at the University of Tennessee; Nate is a rising sophomore and frequently umpires baseball on the mountain; Sam will be in seventh grade next year and gamely tries to emulate his brothers’ athletic exploits and has a wonderful sense of humor.
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Meanwhile, in his limited free time, Will enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and eating Chick-fil-A! The entire family loves living on Lookout. In fact, Will observed, “We love everything about this place - Lookout Mountain, Lookout Mountain Presbyterian Church,  Fairyland Flash, our wonderful neighbors, the lack of traffic - it has all been a blessing to us. We are grateful to be part of this community.”  Indeed, Lookout is grateful to have such a wonderful family in our midst.


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Project Uplift Benefits Students

7/25/2019

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Tay Tay Stroud and Noah Riddle are friends who became involved with Project Uplift at Auburn University. They heard about Project Uplift quite early during their time on campus and saw that getting involved with the program would be a great way to get involved with the campus community, as well as the local community. After completing the screening processes, they became mentors to “little brothers” Moses, Nicholas (Nick), and Omarrius (OJ) in August 2017.

Tay Tay and Noah hang out with their little brothers at least once a week for about three hours each time. Some of the boys’ favorite things to do with their big sister and big brother are going to the park, fishing, playing basketball and hide-and-seek. The mentors enjoy spending time with their little brothers and enjoying each other’s company, as well. In addition to the fun activities they do each week, the mentors stress the importance of academic success; they frequently ask Moses, Nick, and OJ what their favorite parts of school were that week to encourage them to look forward to school.

This experience with Project Uplift has been most beneficial to Moses, Nick, and OJ, as well as to Tay Tay and Noah.

“Tay Tay and I have learned as much from the boys as they have from us. Moses, Nick, and OJ each have very unique personalities, and they each add a different dynamic to our relationship. We have personally seen growth in each of the boys, and Tay Tay and I have both grown in our ability to meet each of the boy’s unique needs.

Through Project Uplift and our relationship with Moses, Nick, and OJ, I have learned that everyone, regardless of any external circumstances, has unlimited potential when they are shown that they are loved and valued. Working with Project Uplift and spending time with Moses, Nick, and OJ has been a beautiful picture of the way that God loves each of us, regardless of our circumstances, and gives us eternal value as His children,” Noah said.
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To learn more about Auburn’s Project Uplift, go to https://cla.auburn.edu/projectuplift/.

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Denham, Hostilo Claim 2019 Swing Ding

7/24/2019

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by B.B. Branton
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The Bulldog Nation barked loud and strong as University of Georgia alums Mike Hostilo and David Denham captured the Swing Ding golf championship in early June at the Lookout Mountain Club golf course.

Seeded eighth, the Bulldog duo defeated No. 2 seed Jay Walston-Lloyd Montgomery, 4-3, in the finals after edging No. 5 seed Scott Kent-Winston Brown, 2-1, in the semifinals and No. 1 seed Grant Caldwell-Andy McDaniel, 3-2, in the quarterfinals.
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Flight Winners include: Lupton Championship: Mike Hostilo-David Denham; Lupton Consolation: Grant Caldwell-Andy McDaniel; Stout Flight: Ricky Johnson-Ryan Dent; Corey Flight: Patten Smith-Brian Kopet; Tarumianz Flight: Steve Johnson-Lex Tarumianz; Probasco Flight: Trey Moon-Daniel Hicks; Oehmig Flight: John Bennett-Scott Smith; Chapin Flight: Fletcher Thompson-Philip Spitalny; Jackson Flight: Elliott Davenport Jr.-Lex Tarumianz Jr.; Caldwell Flight: Bobby Brown-Campbell Brown; Davenport Flight: Sam Campbell V-Stuart Lotz; Jolley Flight: Ben Brown-Jeff Allen; Jones Flight: Sam Smartt-Sam Smart III; Johnson Flight: Jimmy Patton-Buck Patton; Williams Flight: Steve McCarthy-Chris Sercy; Richardson Flight: Kennedy Griffin-Dan Norton; Taff Flight: John Burke-Bill Ryan; Smith Flight: Jake Tallent-Will Greathouse; Brown Flight: Marc Erickson-Chris Hitchcock; Gallant Flight: Sam Campbell IV-Peter Powell; Wann Flight: Ben Brock-Fred Moore; Schreiner Flight: Mike Kramer-Bart Rollen.


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Weed Wrangle 2019 is a Big Win

7/24/2019

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By Ferris Robinson

What’s the best part of the 2019 Weed Wrangle at the Lookout Mountain Conservancy’s property at the foot of Lookout? That’s hard to say. The idea of restoring the former majesty of Rockmont Park that was just above Chattem is appealing, as is the idea of getting a grip on the invasives that are surely (and not-so-slowly) taking over our beautiful mountain. A chance to work hand-in-hand with the Howard interns is nothing you ever want to turn down; these remarkable kids take great pride in the gardens and grounds they have restored and are excited about the work they continue to do.

But the coolest thing about the Weed Wrangle that Robin Carlton, Ashley Cofield and Virginia Polley organized is the unity of community at the event. Folks from Lookout Mountain, St. Elmo, Wildwood, downtown Chattanooga and other areas chatted with one another as they dug holes for native saplings and pulled tenacious kudzu together. Victorious when massive and ancient invasives were ripped from the ground, these folks connected in ways that fighting together for a common cause bring forth.
There were jobs for everyone, from constructing bee houses to battling gigantic honeysuckle bushes to grilling hot dogs for lunch. And everyone showed up, including Kathleen Robinson, who demonstrated planting little native trees that now dot the entire swath of mountainside that was impenetrable due to thick choking vines and other invasive interlopers.
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The one-day, citywide volunteer effort to rescue our public parks and green spaces from invasive species through hands-on removal took place on different days all over Tennessee, but it occurred on a beautiful Saturday in April at the foot of Lookout at the ruins of the former Rockmont Park. This park served residents of one of the very first neighborhoods in Chattanooga, and overlooks the Tennessee River. A pollinator garden, a thriving vegetable garden and a boulder park are all bringing this lovely spot back to life. And after a mere couple of hours, this group made a great dent in this area’s recovery.


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Hazel Taylor Hosts Pony Camp

7/19/2019

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By Gwin Tugman
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Acomplished equestrian Hazel Taylor will host her very first official pony camp this summer with two sessions, July 15-19 and July 22-26 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. each day. As many of you know, Hazel, daughter of Lane Park and Barrett Taylor, has been riding since age 4 at Long Branch. Taught by her mother, Lane, she has also trained in Knoxville, Nashville, and Atlanta. Hazel has competed on ponies since she was 6 years old, “moving up” to horses when she was a freshman at Baylor.
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During her sophomore and junior years of high school, Hazel took her classes online while she worked at show barns in South Carolina and Florida. In August, she will head to the University of Georgia where she will ride on the equestrian team of one of the top collegiate teams.

Hazel said that working with horses at a young age helps children learn a genuine work ethic, as well as learn responsibilities needed to own animals. Taking care of horses also helps the child feel more confident, relieves stress, and develops bonds that can last a lifetime. In Hazel’s opinion, a pony camp is a perfect way for children to spend part of their summer.

Hazel said that the camp will be an amazing experience for any child who loves horses and the outdoors. Participants will ride ponies, swim in the lake, play on a big inflatable waterslide, enjoy scavenger hunts, create arts and crafts with the ponies, learn the ins and outs of horse care, and much more. Lunch, snacks, and beverages will be provided, and she will have all the riding gear that children need. This camp promises to be fun, regardless of the weather. There is an apartment above the barn for use in case of inclement weather, and rainy day activities might include baking cookies, watching horse movies, making jewelry with horse charms, and playing with the ponies that are in the barn.

The camp is for ages 4 through 13 and guarantees to be lots of fun and a unique experience for your children. Contact Hazel at (423) 802-0243 for more information.

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