HALL OF FAME

Hall of Fame Class NA

Smyrna High School

Boys Basketball

George Miller

5yr Varsity Basketball player at Smyrna High School

SHS All-time leading scorer

Selected All County, All Tournament, and All District during his high school career

Scored 42 points in 3 quarters vs Eagleville

Played at Roane State Community College

Member of the MTSU Basketball Team

Jersey #22 is retired

Hall of Fame Class NA

Smyrna High School

Football

Smyrna Football

2007 State Champions

Hall of Fame Class NA

Smyrna High School

Football

Smyrna Football

2006 State Champions

Hall of Fame Class NA

Smyrna High School

Girls Basketball

Evelyn Lee

Girls' basketball star for 4yrs

All county 1957

All district 1957

All tournament 1957

Voted SHS Most Athletic Girl 1957

Rutherford County Champions 1955-1958

Hall of Fame Class NA

Smyrna High School

Football

Danny Holland

Football MVP 1966 & 67

Named captain in 1967

Played in the Football East-West All Star Game in 1967

Football All Cumberland Valley Conference in 1966 & 67

Honorable mention All Mid-State 1966 & 67

Signed a football scholarship with Ausitn Peay

All Conference player in his first season at Austin Peay

Hall of Fame Class NA

Smyrna High School

Football

Coach Donnie Carter

As dedicated to Smyrna High School football as anyone who as graced these halls, Donnie Carter will always be remembered for this many years of service. Following his days as a Bulldog player (1961-1963), Donnie served as a member of the support staff for the many years. He continued to volunteer for the next 5 decades, walking the sidelines as keeper of Bulldog statistics. Additionally, as father of the area's youth, football program, which he founded in 1969, Donnie Carter created a much-needed feeder system for Smyrna which, in his words, "taught a little about football and a lot about life"

Hall of Fame Class NA

Smyrna High School

Football

Dennis Johnson

After hanging up his basketball shoes and football cleats as a graduate of SHS in 1968, Johnson has continued to support Smyrna athletics. Through the many positions at Smyrna, primarily as a volunteer, football as been his focus, and having been connected to the program for over 50 years his dedication is unquestioned. However, Johnson, has also contributed, time and effort to the success of Smyrna basketball, swimming, softball, baseball, over the years. In the recognition of his service to the community, Johnson was honored by the town of Smyrna with a 2016 coon victory lifetime achievement award.

Hall of Fame Class NA

Smyrna High School

Football

Danny Brewer

A 1985 graduate of Smyrna High School. As a journalist, Danny has covered Bulldogs Athletics since 1994. He has also supported SHS athletics financially through his business, Dr. Automotive, as well as being the founder of the Troy Flippen Foundation in 2020, which raises money for Smyrna athletics. Danny given his time as a volunteer assistant with SHS Swimming since 2000, acting as an official scorer, finish judge, and spearheading various fundraising efforts. He has served as SHS Baseball Booster Club president, and as a summer coach for SHS and the SHS Baseball feeder program.

Hall of Fame Class NA

Smyrna High School

Football

Clebert Hiles

Football & Basketball start for 4yrs

Scored 93 points in the first 3 football games in 1952

Football team captain 3 years

All County Basketball team 1951, 1952, and 1953

Signed a football scholarship to Vanderbilt

Hall of Fame Class NA

Smyrna High School

Baseball

Buford "Mudcat" Brewer

All-time leader in home runs at SHS (18)

Named to all-state team in 1990

Selected as all mid-state in 1990

#17 Jersey has been retired

Played baseball at MTSU, earing OVC player of the year in 1993

Ranked in top ten in nine different offensive categories (MTSU)

Played professionally in the Colorado Rockies organization

Hall of Fame Class 2022

Smyrna High School

Bowling

2011 Bowling Team

21-1 State Champs

Hall of Fame Class 2022

Smyrna High School

Bowling

2009 Bowling Team

17-1 State Championship

Hall of Fame Class 2021

Smyrna High School

Bowling

2006 Bowling Team

21-2 State Championship

Hall of Fame Class 2021

Smyrna High School

Golf

Zach Haynes

2013-2014 TSSAA Golf Tournament Runner-Up

2013-2014 First Team All-State Golf Team

3X All-District Golf Team

State Tournament Qualifier, 3yrs

2013-2014 scoring average of 70.3, 2nd lowest in the state.

Awarded scholarship for golf to UT Martin, played 4yrs

Hall of Fame Class 2021

Smyrna High School

Swim

Tony Trumphour

28 MTHSSA Division Titles

17 State Meet Finalists & 44 Top 8 Regional Finalists

5x Rutherford Co. Swim Coach of the Year

7 straight Rutherford Co. Championships, 2004-2010

2013 Mid-State Swim Coach of the Year

2016 Awarded Tom Fay Award for contributions to swimming

2018, pool area dedicated in his honor as the Tony Trumphour Aquatic Center

Hall of Fame Class 2019

Smyrna High School

Girls Basketball

Billy "Pusher" Howell

County Champions 1956-1964

District Champions 1956-1964

Region Champions 1956- 1964

TSSAA State Championship 1961

TSSAA 4th Place 1963, State Tournament 1963

Hall of Fame Class 2019

Smyrna High School

Football

Aaron Goodall Smith

Football & basketball star for Smyrna High School

Football All Cumberland Valley Confrence 1966 & 1967

Football All Mid-State 1967

Football All-State Honorable Mention 1967

Played in the Tabacco Bowl in 1967

Voted SHS Co-Most Athletic in 1968

Hall of Fame Class 2019

Smyrna High School

Football & Baseball

Sammie Green

Football All Mid-State 1967

Football all Mid-State 2nd Team 1966

All Cumberland Valley Football Conference 1967

Played in Tobacco Bowl 1968

All County Basketball 1967 & 68

Voted SHS Co- Most Athletic in 1968

Hall of Fame Class 2018

Smyrna High School

Athlete, Coach, Principal

Robert "Bud" Raikes

Bud Raikes' decorated athletic career that ended in 1956 was followed by a stellar tenure a coach and a mentor to many athletes. Still the all-time leader in wins as the boys' basketball coach, and widely recognized as a football mastermind, for over a decade Raikes's bulldogs struck fear into the hearts of the opposition. After stepping into administration in 1974. Raikes ushered in the modern era of SHS athletics. As principal, Raikes', undying devotion to his alma mater producer many Bulldog legends and many sports enjoyed unrivaled success.

Hall of Fame Class 2018

Smyrna High School

Football

Adam Smotherman

#58 Jersey Retired

1st Team All Area (O-line & D-line) 2005

1st Team All Region 2004 & 2005

DNJ Male Athlete of the Year 2005

DNJ All Defensive Player of the Year 2005

1st Team All Mid- State 2005

1st Team ALL-State 2005

TSSAA Mr. Football AAA Lineman of the Year 2005

Awarded football scholarship to Vanderbilt University, played 4yrs

Hall of Fame Class 2018

Smyrna High School

Football

Walter Jordan

First Team All-State 1965

All Mid-State 1965

Kiwanis Bowl MVP 1965

First Bulldog to have football jersey number retired (#44)

Awarded scholarship to the University of Tennessee, played 4yrs

Hall of Fame Class 2018

Smyrna High School

Baseball/Football

Sonny Gray

Baseball and football jersey retired (#2)

QB for the 06 & 07 football State Championship teams.

DNJ Player of the Year 2006

DNJ Athlete of the Year 2007

2007 National High School Baseball Player of the Year Nominee

2007 National Football Foundation QB of the Year

Awarded scholarship to Vanderbilt University

1st Round pick of the Oakland A's in the 2011 MLB Draft

Member of the following teams:

Oakland A's (2013-2017)

New York Yankees (2017-2018)

Cincinnati Reds (2019-2021)

Minnesota Twins (2022-2023)

St. Louis Cardinals (2024-2026)

Boston Red Sox (2026-current)

Hall of Fame Class 2018

Smyrna High School

Football

Rob Wilkes

2007 5A TSSAA Mr. Football

1st Team All-State 2006 & 07

2007 BlueCross Bowl %A Class Defensive MVP

School record for single season receptions

School record for career touchdowns

Awarded scholarship to the University of Tennessee