Debra Smith

Debra Smith currently serves as the Assistant Commissioner of Marketing and CMO for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development since December 2022. Prior to this role, Debra held various positions at the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp over two decades, including Senior Vice President of Visitor Experience. Earlier career experiences include leadership roles in sales and marketing at Belle Meade Historic Site & Winery, Service Merchandise, Drury Hotels, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, and Olive Garden. Debra earned a BA in Communications, Marketing from The University of Alabama between 1984 and 1988.