Baker Donelson has added Katie Philyaw Grayson as an associate in its Chattanooga office, expanding the firm’s Advocacy Department.
Grayson focuses her practice on a variety of litigation matters, assisting clients throughout all stages of the litigation process. Before joining the firm, she served as a law clerk for Judge Curtis L. Collier of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and previously worked as a judicial intern for Judge R. David Proctor of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.
She earned her Juris Doctor from Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law in 2024, graduating summa cum laude, and served as a writing editor for “The Cumberland Law Review.” Grayson received her Bachelor of Science degree, also summa cum laude, from Lee University in 2021.
Grayson is admitted to practice law in Tennessee and is a member of the Chattanooga Bar Association, Southeast Tennessee Lawyers Association for Women, Tennessee Bar Association, Tennessee Defense Lawyers Association, American Bar Association and the American Inns of Court – Justices Brock and Cooper Chapter.
HHM CPAs adds new hires in Chattanooga
HHM CPAs has announced several new hires in its Chattanooga office, strengthening its tax, accounting and operations teams.
Luke Bartlett has joined the firm as a tax supervisor in the Chattanooga office. Bartlett brings experience in tax compliance and corporate taxation and will support complex tax engagements while mentoring staff and contributing to client service across multiple industries. He earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Central Florida.
Also joining the Chattanooga office is Kaleb Ellis, who was hired as a senior accountant. Ellis brings extensive experience in tax planning, compliance and multi-state taxation, along with a strong background in managing client engagements and mentoring staff. He earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and is a licensed certified public accountant.
Four new staff members have also joined the Chattanooga accounting team: Anissa Snyder, Taylor Dunagan, Brooklyn Hudson and Harrison McDermott.
In addition, the firm expanded its Chattanooga administrative and operations staff with the addition of John Sparlin as an IT systems administrator, Riquel Burton as an administrative assistant and Marshall Tilley in maintenance.
Casteel elected shareholder at Chambliss Law
Chambliss Law has elected real estate attorney Jarrod Casteel as a shareholder of the firm.
Casteel advises real estate clients nationwide on commercial leasing, acquisitions, financing, development projects, development finance and property management. His work includes representing contractors, architects, property managers, investors, developers, municipalities, and entrepreneurs and guiding transactions ranging from small purchases to complex multimillion-dollar developments.
Casteel was recognized as a Rising Star in Real Estate by Mid-South Super Lawyers in 2024 and 2025. He earned his undergraduate degree from Lee University, a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins University Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies and his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. He’s licensed to practice in Tennessee.
CommonSpirit Memorial adds Caton in Ooltewah
CommonSpirit Memorial Medical Group has announced that Dr. Nicole Caton has joined CommonSpirit Medical Group – Family Medicine in Ooltewah, formerly CHI Memorial Family Practice Associates.
Caton earned her doctor of osteopathic medicine degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth and completed the University of Tennessee’s family medicine residency at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. She also holds a master’s degree in public health from the University of North Texas Health Science Center.
She brings four years of experience in primary care and is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. The practice is located at 6401 Mountain View Road in Ooltewah. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon. Call 423 495-5951 to schedule an appointment. Caton is accepting new patients, with same-day appointments and video visits available.
Red Wolves name general manager
Chattanooga Red Wolves Soccer Club has appointed John White as the club’s new general manager, overseeing business operations and strategic growth initiatives. Head coach and technical director Scott Mackenzie will continue to lead soccer operations and on-field performance.
White brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and business management and has worked closely with the organization as a client for the past four years. He previously spent two decades in the outdoor advertising industry and later founded Nooga Networking, an organization focused on helping local businesses reconnect through in-person engagement.
The Red Wolves’ board of directors said White’s familiarity with the organization, the Chattanooga market and the community made him a strong fit for the role. White said he sees significant opportunities for growth for the club and CHI Memorial Stadium and looks forward to building on the team’s momentum while strengthening its community presence.
Erlanger names Schreader CEO
Erlanger Health System has appointed Adam Schreader as chief executive officer of Erlanger East and Erlanger North hospitals.
Schreader has served as interim CEO since November and was formally appointed in January. He brings nearly two decades of clinical and operational experience within Erlanger, where he began his career in 2006 as an emergency room technician. His progression includes roles as emergency room staff nurse, critical care nurse clinician, house supervisor and emergency medicine nurse practitioner.
In 2020, Schreader was promoted to senior director of emergency services, followed by vice president of operations in 2023.