Smithville Marine

09/09/2026

NOW HIRING

09/08/2026

Meet Chad Collins — Shop Lead

If there’s one thing that defines **Chad Collins**, it’s that he’ll do everything he can to help.

At the office, in the shop, at the lake, on a holiday, or even late at night—Chad has built a reputation for **answering the phone when others won’t**. Customer service isn’t just part of his job; it’s a big part of how he approaches the marine business. If someone needs help, he’s going to try to find a way.

As Shop Lead, Chad’s knowledge goes far beyond just engines. **He understands the entire boat.** From basic maintenance and diagnostics to major mechanical repairs, engine rebuilds and repowers, sterndrives, pumps, transom reseals, shafts, packings, seals, props, open and closed cooling systems, freshwater and black-water systems, generators, 12-volt and 115-volt electrical systems, gauges, electronics, steering, DTS and joystick systems—he’s comfortable tackling the complicated stuff. He also handles outboard installation and rigging, PWC repair and tuning, trailer repair, and much more.

Chad is just as comfortable **behind the wheel as he is holding a wrench**. From smaller boats to large cruisers, he can operate, load, unload, pickup, and deliver just about anything that comes through the shop.

He’s also the guy you want when the part you need seems impossible to find. **Parts identification, cross-referencing, and tracking down hard-to-find components** are another big part of what he brings to the team.

But maybe the most important thing about Chad is that **he doesn’t pretend to know everything**. The marine industry changes every year, and when he runs into something he hasn’t seen before, he’ll sit down, research it, learn it, and figure it out. He looks at the whole problem and works toward an answer he can stand behind.

**Boats are complicated. The person working on yours shouldn’t be afraid to keep learning. Chad never is.**

09/06/2026

Chad Collins will be on call this weekend 615-597-BOAT

Emergency service will be available just call or text 615-597-BOAT

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

1st jet ski Winterization 🥶🥶 of the season for us 😉
Give us a call or text for all your boating needs
615-597-4028
Or
615-597-BOAT

09/05/2026

LABOR DAY WEEKEND 🔥🇺🇸

🎤 TONIGHT 7PM → KARAOKE with DJ Doug & Michelle
🎸 TOMORROW 8PM → TENNESSEE TUMBLEWEED

DON’T WAIT — COME SEE US! 🍻🔥

09/05/2026

Where is everyone????
I can remember every weekend people were parked in the highway to get to CHL, now in a holiday weekend not 1 person was parked in the upper parking lot at sligo at 930am.
Get down to the lake and enjoy this weekend!!!

09/03/2026

Make Safety Part of Your Weekend Plans.

Labor Day marks the final major weekend of the 2026 summer boating season. If you’re heading out on Tennessee’s lakes and rivers, make safety part of your plans.

Wear a properly fitted life jacket, never boat under the influence, check the weather, and maintain safe speeds while being mindful of other boaters, swimmers, and paddleboarders.

TWRA game wardens will be on the waterways monitoring for dangerous and reckless boating behavior.

Have a safe Labor Day weekend, on and off the water!