Meet the Owners
Greg & Julie Bohannon
Longleys Pharmacy has been a trusted part of the community for 70 years, serving generations of customers with care and dedication. For over seven years, the pharmacy has been proudly owned and operated by Greg and Julie Bohannon, who continue its longstanding tradition of personalized service.
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Greg and Julie Bohannon were born and raised in the greater Chattanooga area. Both attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as undergraduates, building the foundation for their respective careers. Julie later graduated from Samford University’s McWhorter School of Pharmacy in Birmingham, Alabama, where she earned her Doctor of Pharmacy degree. After 30 years as a practicing pharmacist, she now focuses much of her time behind the scenes at Longleys Pharmacy while remaining a strong advocate for the profession, especially independent community pharmacy.
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Greg Bohannon earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He spent 10 years working as an industrial engineer and operations manager for various Atlanta-based companies before transitioning into pharmacy ownership. Greg and Julie previously owned and operated Thrifty MedPlus Pharmacy in the Ooltewah/Collegedale area for over 20 years. In 2024, Greg earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree and is now in private practice, helping small businesses with a focus on pharmacy-related issues and legislation.
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Together, Greg and Julie devote much of their time advocating for independent pharmacy across the region and promoting meaningful legislation to protect small, community pharmacy practices like their own. Outside of travel, they enjoy spending quality time with their two grown daughters, along with their two beloved pugs, Pearl and JoJo.
PHARMACISTS
Longleys Pharmacy employs three pharmacists that collectively have over 50 years of pharmacy experience in community practice. All three are CPR certified with the Red Cross and certified to administer immunizations such as pneumonia, influenza, RSV, COVID-19, tetanus, and shingles vaccines.
Steven Carder, Pharm.D.
Pharmacist-in-Charge
Steven joined the team in 2024, bringing a diverse background in pharmacy practice from his time with CVS Health. A graduate of Mercer University (2005), he has extensive experience across long-term care, retail pharmacy, and independent pharmacy settings
allowing him to provide well-rounded, patient-centered care.
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Steven is passionate about serving his patients and the broader community while striving to make a positive impact. Often with a touch of humor, Steven believes that building strong relationships and creating a comfortable, approachable environment are key to effective healthcare.
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Steven lives in the East Brainerd area with his wife, also a pharmacist, and their two teenage daughters. Outside of work, Steven enjoys playing golf and soccer, and he is actively involved as an assistant coach with Redoubt Soccer Club.
Jennifer Heath, Pharm.D
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Jennifer earned her B.A. degree in biology at Carson-Newman University and her PharmD at Mercer University College of Pharmacy. She joined the team at Longley’s in 2019 and has 17
years of experience working retail and independent pharmacy. She enjoys counseling patients on hormone replacement therapy and helping them make informed, personalized decisions about their care.
Jennifer lives in Ooltewah with her husband and their two children. She enjoys hiking on the trails near her house, jogging, and traveling with her family, especially when they can explore new places and create lasting memories together.
Julie Bohannon, Pharm.D.
Julie is a graduate of Samford University McWorter School of Pharmacy (1996) in Birmingham, Alabama. Upon receiving her Doctorate of Pharmacy, Julie spent the first 9 years of community practice as a pharmacist for the Kroger Company in Peachtree City, Georgia.
After leaving Kroger, Julie moved back home to purchase her first drugstore from a family friend with her husband, Greg. They owned and operated Thrifty MedPlus for 20 years before deciding to redirect their efforts. Julie still values the role she plays as a small business owner and hometown pharmacist. Much of her time at the pharmacy is dedicated to making Longleys one of the best and most reliable pharmacy retailers in the greater Chattanooga & North Georgia area.
"A happy customer is the foundation of every thriving business," and Julie with the help of her staff is constantly striving to exceed expectations. Outside of work, Julie enjoys spending precious time outdoors with friends and her husband, Greg. Checking off her evolving bucket list is also a priority.
