New Year’s Baby Born at Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital in 2026
Celebrating the Arrival of a New Year’s Baby!
Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is proud to announce the birth of the first baby of the new year. Callie Reisser gave birth to Banks Thomas, born at 5:55 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026. Baby weighs 6 lbs. And 8 oz. and measures 19 ¾ inches. The family is doing well and is joyfully celebrating the arrival of their little one as 2026 begins.
Details of the New Year’s Baby:
- Time of birth: Jan. 1, 2026 at 5:55 a.m.
- Baby’s full name: Banks Thomas Reisser
- Weight: 6 lbs. 8 oz.
- Length: 19 3/4 inches
- Parent’s names: Zack and Callie
- Sibling name: Piper
- Hometown: Murfreesboro
The family is excited to welcome Banks into the world, and Ascension Saint Thomas Ascension Saint Thomas Rutherford Hospital is honored to be a part of this special moment.
Commitment to Exceptional Maternity Care, Every Day of the Year
Ascension Saint Thomas is proud to be the number one choice for maternity care in Middle Tennessee, with one in three babies born at an Ascension Saint Thomas hospital. Our maternity services include:
- Comprehensive OB-GYN care with 24/7 obstetrics emergency coverage
- Advanced NICU facilities: Level III NICU at Midtown and Level II NICU at Rutherford
- Support programs like childbirth classes, breastfeeding consultations, and postpartum care
- Comfortable labor, delivery, and recovery suites for families






