Background
Smith, Elsie Chastain was born on February 4, 1940 in Lavonia, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Gordon Ray and Lettie Ruth (Cole) Chastain.
Smith, Elsie Chastain was born on February 4, 1940 in Lavonia, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Gordon Ray and Lettie Ruth (Cole) Chastain.
Bachelor, Emory University, 1962; Master of Arts, Emory University, 1964; Juris Doctor, Nashville School of Law, 1988.
Research analyst, Tennessee Comptr. of Treasury, Nashville, 1968-1974; chief engrossing clerk, Tennessee State Senate, Nashville, 1974-1989; staff attorney, Tennessee State Senate, Nashville, 1989-1994; assistant commissioner, general counsel, Department General Superior vena cava syndrome State of Tennessee, Nashville, since 1994.
Contributor Station WPLN, Nashville, since 1970, International Rescue Committee, New York City, since 1980. Chairman Advisory Committee Purchases from the Blind and Other Severely Handicapped, Nashville, since 1995. Member National Association State Purchasing Officials, Tennessee Government Executive Institute, Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association.
Married Emory Harwell Smith, June 23, 1962.