New Senior Center comes to Ooltewah

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OOLTEWAH, Tenn. — Plans have been announced for a new Senior Center in Ooltewah.

They say to maintain continuity of care, the Health Department will transition its Ooltewah Health Clinic while maintaining access to essential services through a mobile unit, which will be available at the Ooltewah location every Monday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The clinic’s transition will be on May 1st.

“This partnership presents an exciting opportunity for our community. This transition allows us to continue providing essential health services in the Ooltewah area while
creating a valuable new resource for our aging population. The Health Department will also offer community health programs within the senior center, helping us better serve residents of all ages.”

– Beka Bohannon, Administrator of Health and Social Services said.

This project marks the third community center investment in the area in recent years.

The Hamilton County Health Department, under the Health and Social Services Division, in partnership with Hamilton County Parks and Recreation announced the plans for the clinic on April 24, 2026.

“Building on the momentum of our first community center in Harrison, we are excited to launch Hamilton County’s very first senior center. We look forward to working closely with the community to create a vibrant space filled with services and programming tailored specifically for our seniors.”

– Matt Folz, Director of Hamilton County Parks and Recreation said.