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Meet Our Team

We believe every family in the area deserves tailor made in-home senior care with a compassionate touch. That's why we established Home Instead® of Chattanooga, TN.

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Proudly Serving Aging Adults & Their Families

Our Promise

As a locally owned business, our team offers friendly, responsive service right in your neighborhood. Families love our team because we:
  • Do what we say we’re going to do – each and every time
  • Solve care problems using compassionate, person-centered solutions
  • Engage in thoughtful relationships with the families we serve
  • Give back to our community
About Us
Meet Our Home Care Team
David Julie Gardenhire 2023

David Gardenhire/Julie Gardenhire, Owners

David joined Home Instead Senior Care in 2009 as the Operations Manager/Sales Manager. In March of 2014, David and Julie took over ownership of the franchise with the goal of assisting every senior out there in our service area to be able to stay in the comfort of their own home as long as possible. Our goal is to show God's love in all we do and glorify HIM. David and Julie have two amazing children, Colt and Mattie who are the loves of their life. David and Julie both love the outdoors and love to hunt and fish and spend valuable time with both of their children.

Savannah Burkhart 2023

Savannah Burkhart, General Manager

Savannah graduated from Dalton State College in 2019 with a Bachelor of Administration in Management and a Minor in Human Resource Management. She joined Home Instead in August of 2020 after previously working in management for 5 years. Savannah married her high school sweetheart in October of 2019, and together they are welcoming their daughter, Ava, in June of 2023. She loves to spend time with her family and friends, and she enjoys going to the movies

Sherry Bailey 2023

Sherry Bailey, Client Care Coordinator - Cleveland

Sherry was born and raised in Cleveland TN. She has worked in healthcare for almost 20 years.  Sherry and her husband have 3 children, 3 grandchildren and a dog named Chuck.  She is looking forward to her new position with Home Instead where she will be able to work closely with the clients to help fulfill their needs. Sherry is a member of First Baptist Church and enjoys reading, walking, flower gardening, kayaking, going to the beach and spending time with her family.

Mary Badovinac 2023

Mary Badovinac, Client Care Coordinator - Chattanooga

Mary raised her 5 children in Marietta Georgia for 25 years and moved “Up the Hill”, when her second grandchild was born. She loves Tennessee and is very glad join the Home Instead team as the Client Care Coordinator of Chattanooga. Her greatest joys are crafting with all of her grandchildren, gardening, baking for her family and walks with her pups, Atlas & Penelope. She also enjoys attending worship at Collegedale Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Lauren Rollins 2023

Lauren Rollins, Service Coordinator

Lauren was born and raised right here in Chattanooga TN. In 2019 she married her sweetheart and together they have a cat named Smudge. Lauren started with Home Instead in 2018 as a caregiver. During her 3 years here, she has worked with many different clients both in their homes and in senior care facilities.  Lauren is looking forward to her new position in the office where she will be able to enhance her many talents. In her free time, she enjoys reading, thrifting, DIY projects and spending time with her family.

Donzella Taylor 2024

Donzella Taylor, Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator

Donzella earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Administration with a management concentration from the University of Phoenix in 2016. In 2020, she pursued a Master of Science Degree in Leadership from Belhaven University. Throughout her career, Donzella has held various roles in clerical, data entry, leadership, and community engagement. Donzella cherishes family time, especially with her 17-year-old daughter, a high school senior, and her loving husband. Gatlinburg, TN, holds a special place in their hearts due to its family-friendly atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and enjoyable events.

Teresa 2023

Teresa Davis, Administrative Assistant

Teresa was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. She married the love of her life and has two sons and two granddaughters. She has a pug named Boog who was named by her granddaughter. Teresa loves to go hiking, sightseeing the mountains, and vacationing on the beach. She has been working for Home Instead as a Care Professional for 5 years before her transition to Administrative Assistant. She is very excited about her new adventure, and she is eager to learn and help where she can!

Mary Kinsey 2023

Mary Kinsey, Administrative Assistant

Mary was born and raised in Georgia. She got her Associates Degree in billing and coding. Mary loves spending time with her family and dogs. She loves the outdoors; loves to go camping and hiking in her spare time. Mary also loves flowers/plants and palms are one of her favorites. She’s excited to see where this new position takes her.

Ashley Reyher 2023

Ashley Reyher, Weekday On-Call Coordinator

Ashley graduated from the CNA program in 2009 earning her CNA license. She has had caregiving experience for 8 years and has worked with various clients from Home Instead. Ashley was promoted to Staffing Coordinator in 2017 and promoted to Client Care Coordinator in 2018 for all her hard work and dedication. She enjoys spending time with her family, son, and puppy. Ashley likes to spend her free time off work outdoors and camping.

Dawn Campbell 2023

Dawn Campbell, Weekend On-Call Coordinator

Dawn was born in New York and started her career as a Care Pro at the age of 12 by volunteering in a local nursing home. Dawn was able to put herself through college by working night shifts. She is a proud mom of 5 two legged and 6 four legged babies. Dawn has been with Home Instead since June of 2021 and still works Care Pro shifts during the week before On-Call on the weekends.

Our Team

Your Home Instead team in Chattanooga, TN possesses a heartfelt desire to work with seniors in the community. It is our ultimate goal to forge extraordinary relationships between our clients and their Care Professionals.

When you are ready for help, our caring staff is on call to quickly answer your questions and accommodate your senior services needs.

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