Jenni F. Bryant, CFSP, CCO, is a native of East Tennessee and is the General Manager of Smith Life & Legacy in Maryville, TN. A Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer, Jenni is a graduate of Gupton-Jones College of Mortuary Science in Atlanta. She is a member of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice and is the immediate Past President. Jenni has previously served on the NFDA Convention Education Task Force Committee, The International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards National Board Exam Committee and is a Certified Crematory Operator. She and her husband David have one son, Logan who recently graduated John A. Gupton College of Funeral Service in Nashville.
Originally from Florida, Brittany joined the Smith family in 2023 as our Family Service Manager. She has her Bachelors' in Psychology, with concentrations in Bereavement and Abnormal Studies. Brittany has been in the industry for ten years and has worked in different locations throughout Florida, North Carolina and Tennessee. She and her husband Jimmy enjoy traveling and spending time in the mountains with their two dogs Ko and Goose.
Brittnie grew up in Blount County where she developed a deep appreciation for the community and family. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Tennessee and is proud to be a VFL. Brittnie has dedicated the past five years to supporting families during their toughest times with compassion and care in the funeral industry and joined the Smith Family in 2025.
Outside of work, Brittnie shares a fulfilling life with her partner Doug and is a devoted mother to Braden, Stella, and Lucy. Passionate about creating lasting memories, Brittnie enjoys spending quality time with family and traveling.
Benjamin Anderson, grew up in Madisonville, TN, where he graduated from Sequoyah High School in 2016. He has worked in sales ever since. Benjamin and his partner, Ashley, have a daughter and a son on the way.
Reed is a member of Smith Life & Legacy's 30-Year Club.
Mr. Chambers attended East Tennessee State University and Hiwassee College. He is involved in many civic and professional associations and serves on the Board of Directors of the Cemetery Association of Tennessee, the Southern Cemetery and Funeral Association, and the International Funeral and Cemetery Association. He is the Past President of the Cemetery Association of Tennessee. After his retirement in 2009, Mr. Chambers continues to serve on the Senior Advisory Board for Smith Life & Legacy. He and his wife Laura are members of Fairview United Methodist Church in Maryville.
