Smith was born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina. He attended Greenville High School where he was a member of the football and wrestling teams. Smith is married to Kellen, a native of Aiken, SC. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife and their three children: Mamie, William, and Annie. In his spare time, he loves fishing, watching football, training for endurance sports, and teaching his kids how to compost and plant a garden. Smith also volunteers as a fundraiser for The Citadel Foundation.