Chad Smith has been caring for patients as a pharmacist and independent pharmacy owner for over 20 years. He has been living in the Cleveland area for the past 15 years. He is owner of Preferred Cherokee Pharmacy Cleveland, and co-owner of Preferred Family Pharmacy in Charleston, Preferred Pharmacy in Benton and Tallent Drug Store in Copperhill. He is married to pharmacist, Kristy Smith, and they have two sons, Drew and Grant. He is a member of First Baptist Church of Cleveland. In his spare time, Chad enjoys singing and spending time with family.

During the 40 years after graduating from Samford University's McWhorter School of Pharmacy, has worked in retail pharmacy in the Cleveland area serving patients with diverse needs. He has served in various leadership roles within his church, board president for Family Promise of Bradley county, twice holding as president for the Kiwanis Club of Cleveland, and as Lt. Governor within the district. He enjoys playing golf, officiating high school football, and singing in the church.