The arrival of the first baby born in 2022 in Chattanooga took place at Erlanger East Hospital.
William and Jayde Copeland of Soddy Daisy welcomed their baby girl, Willow, into the world at 1:32 a.m. Baby Willow entered the world weighing 7 pounds and 4 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Both mom and baby are doing well. Willow is the Copelands’ first child.