Reunion 2026
Join us for the Smith Family Reunion!
Celebrating 70 years of the Smith Family
Location
July 15 - July 19, 2026 | Chattanooga, TN
Transportation
For those driving, the trip from Chicago to Chattanooga is approximately 9 hours. Direct flights are available from O’Hare International Airport to Chattanooga, with an average flight time of about 2 hours. Chattanooga is also conveniently located within driving distance of major cities—approximately 2.5 hours from Nashville and 2 hours from Atlanta.
Accommodations
The Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga Downtown will be the host hotel for this year's reunion. You may book your room by calling Hyatt Reservations at: 800-304-9288 or book online at Hyatt.com. If you have not made your reservation yet, please do so soon. This is a brand new hotel and our reunion is at the height of summer vacation season. Don't miss out by failing to make your reservations. As of today, rates for Hyatt members are at $150 plus tax per day. The standard rate is $169 plus tax per day. I assure you that these rates will increase the longer you wait to make reservations, so please do so as soon as possible.
Milestones
Coileys have been married 20 years
Linda Hodo-Coiley's granddaughter Payton (and Keith Coiley's) graduated from kindergarten! Ian Allen (Linda's son) has a new position as Media Manager, Operations, Publicis Media, Rachel Coiley has a new position as Talent Acquisition Program Manager, Underwriter's Labs Solutions, LJ Sapp was named Student of the Quarter at Yorkville High School, and his Dad James Sapp has been named a certified new employee coach for Iron Mountain!
Contact Us
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