T. Kenan Smith

T. Kenan Smith received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee, graduating with high honors. Commissioned as an officer, he served for three years with the United States Army. He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee and was admitted to the Bar in 1987. From 2012 through 2015 he served as the Managing Partner of Hodges, Doughty & Carson. Except for a four-month interruption for military service in the Persian Gulf, he has practiced with the firm since completing law school. He served on the Webb School of Knoxville Board of Trustees from 1991-2001. He was a recipient of the Robert Webb Service Award in 2006. He served as President of the Sigma Chi Housing Corporation (Beta Sigma Chapter) from 2002-2011. His practice is devoted to insurance defense including motor vehicle and general liability matters. His practice also includes general litigation involving commercial, domestic, and personal injury (plaintiff and defense). He is a member of the Defense Research Institute and the International Association of Defense Counsel.