Scenic City Women's Network August Luncheon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Scenic City Women’s Network (SCWN) is proud to welcome Judge Victoria “Tori” Smith, Hamilton County General Sessions Court, as guest speaker for the August Marketplace Luncheon August 28, noon, at The Walden Club (633 Chestnut St. #2100 in Chattanooga). A delicious buffet and refreshments will be served.
Tori Smith began her law school journey in 2011 at Michigan State University College of Law. However, during her first year, her husband, Andrew Smith, was injured while serving in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Tori immediately left school to become Andrew’s caregiver at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. It was during this challenging time that Tori truly understood what a hard day was. As Andrew’s recovery progressed, so did Tori’s determination to return to her studies. After her time at Walter Reed, she enrolled at Lincoln Memorial University in Knoxville, Tennessee, where she earned her law degree in 2018. Tori was honored with the faculty-voted Lincoln Lawyer Award for Ethics upon graduation.
Following law school, Tori began her legal career at the Hamilton County Public Defender’s Office. She served as an assistant public defender, representing thousands of clients. In her final year at the Public Defender’s Office, Tori was promoted to General Sessions Court Team Leader. In this role, she led a team of seven attorneys, staffed the sessions courts, and practiced in municipal courts of Hamilton County. Tori began serving Hamilton County as a General Sessions Court Judge in 2024.
Tori has been married to Andrew Smith for 13 years. The couple resides in Apison, Tenn., with their three children: Henson (8), Asher (5), and Brianna (3). Tori is actively involved in her community, serving on various boards, including the Honoring the Sacrifice Foundation. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering with the Ooltewah Youth Association and the Adoption Advocacy Board at Silverdale Baptist Church.
SCWN Marketplace Luncheon registration is $30 and open to the public. Space is limited and registration ends August 26. Register online: https://www.scwn.org/events/august, or call (423) 698-6262.