City of Chattanooga and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation announce BlueCross Healthy Place at Pavilion Park. May 19, 2026 Investment contributes additional amenities to Finley Stadium revitalization. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - Representatives from the City of Chattanooga, Finley Stadium Corporation, Hamilton County and the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation recently gathered to announce the development of the BlueCross Healthy Place at Pavilion Park. Part of the ongoing revitalization of Finley Stadium, the BlueCross Healthy Place will add new amenities to the First Horizon Pavilion area surrounding the newly redesigned skate park. These will include: * Play area * Connective promenade * Boulder climbers * Airnasium (open-air roof structure over the skating rink) * Dog park * Shaded seating "The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is proud to help shape the Southside's next chapter," said Dalya Qualls White, executive director of the BlueCross Foundation. "The BlueCross Healthy Place at Pavilion Park will connect the stadium to new gathering and activity spaces around the pavilion, enhancing the experience for everyone who visits these spaces." Partners from the City of Chattanooga and Finley Stadium Corporation added: "Finley Stadium is proud to be a family friendly campus for everyone to enjoy, and we're grateful to the BlueCross Foundation for this opportunity to further invest in that mission, in partnership with the City of Chattanooga. As we approach the next chapter of our campus with the coming release of Finley 2.0, we look forward to showcasing our commitment to why this is 'Where Chattanooga Plays.'" Brian Wright, executive director, Finley Stadium & First Horizon Pavilion "Chattanooga is not just a city where people dream big - we roll up our sleeves and make the transformation happen. This BlueCross Healthy Place is a great anchor for a neighborhood on the cusp of revitalization, alongside the renovated skate and dog park, Finley Stadium and First Horizon Pavilion, all of which keep people moving so they can live healthy lives. Thanks especially to the BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation for your support of our great city as we work to close the gaps in public health, and build One Chattanooga, together." Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly The project is expected to be completed in 2027 and will enhance community offerings as part of the ongoing Finley Stadium 2.0 initiative. This is the fourth BlueCross Healthy Place in Chattanooga and, to date, the BlueCross Foundation has invested $12 million in projects locally. There are 29 BlueCross Healthy Place projects open or in progress statewide with more on the way. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation is a separate, independent entity from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. About BlueCross(R) BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.4 million members in Tennessee and around the country. The Chattanooga-based company was founded in 1945 and has brought peace of mind to its members and local communities for more than 80 years. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. For more information, visit the company's news center at bcbstnews.com. About BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation organized to promote the philanthropic mission of BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. It has awarded $120 million in grants since 2005. The foundation provides funding for the BlueCross Healthy Place program, which creates active, healthy spaces across Tennessee.

BlueCross recognized as top workplace. Insurer earns awards for workplace culture. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee (BlueCross) has recently received several awards acknowledging the company's supportive employee culture and commitment to creating a workplace that helps employees succeed. "Supporting our employees and cultivating an environment that encourages professional growth remains a top priority," said Roy Vaughn, BlueCross SVP and chief human resources officer. "The recent recognition BlueCross has received speaks both to our efforts to make the company an employer of choice and to the contributions of our employees who help us live out our mission each day." BlueCross has been recognized by Forbes for the seventh time in a row as one of its best employers in Tennessee. The company ranked #16 out of 80 employers in the state and was the second-highest ranked insurer in Tennessee. Forbes partners with Statista, a market research firm, to survey more than 160,000 employees from across the country. Participants are asked to evaluate their workplaces based on factors like wage parity, work culture and paths to professional advancement. View the full Best in State Employers list here. BlueCross was recently named Best Employer for Company Culture by Forbes, ranking #159 out of 600 companies. The company was also the fourth-highest ranked Blue plan on the inaugural list. Forbes partnered with Statista, a market research firm, to survey more than 218,000 workers on fairness, inclusivity and opportunity within the workplace. Questions evaluated work-life balance, collaboration among teams, recognition of good performance and advancement opportunities for employees. View the full Best Employer for Company Culture list here. For the sixth time, BlueCross has been recognized by Forbes as one of its Best Employers for Women, ranked #7 out of 700 companies- the highest ranked Blue plan on the list. Forbes partnered with Statista, a market research firm, to survey 140,000 women working at companies with at least 1,000 employees in the United States. Women were asked to rate their employer's pay equity, advancement opportunities, parental leave, work-life balance, benefits for childcare or eldercare, and the company's handling of incidents related to sexual misconduct and discrimination. The number of women in executive and board positions were considered as well. View the full Best Employers for Women list here. Every year, The Tennessean partners with an employee engagement technology partner, Energage LLC, to rank the best places to work in Middle Tennessee. This year, BlueCross ranked #9 out of 24 companies in the 125-399 employee category. This recognition is based on responses to a 25-question survey sent to Nashville-area employees with questions related to pay and benefits, direction, leadership, meaningfulness and appreciation. View the full Top Workplaces in Middle Tennessee Employers list here. For the second time in a row, BlueCross was rated among U.S. News & World Report's top privately owned companies in healthcare, one of only five Tennessee-based organizations to make the list. Companies were evaluated on a variety of factors, including quality of pay and benefits, work-life balance, belongingness, career opportunities and professional development. View the Best Private Companies to Work For list here. For more news and updates about the company's commitment to employee engagement, workplace culture, and community service, visit the BlueCross News Center. About BlueCross BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee is a taxpaying, not-for-profit health plan serving more than 3.4 million members in Tennessee and around the country. The Chattanooga-based company was founded in 1945 and has brought peace of mind to its members and local communities for more than 75 years. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Inc. is an independent licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association. For more information, visit the company's news center at bcbstnews.com.

Chattanooga-based BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, the state's largest health insurer, said it would lay off around 150 employees between September and early 2026 as it cut its Shared Health subsidiary.