McKenzie & Smiley Jewelers is celebrating 30 years of providing high quality jewelry and service to their customers in Clarksville and the surrounding communities.
Clarksvillenow.com recently caught up with Norris Smiley to find out more about the important part he has played in the jewelry business locally. Smiley said he was born and raised in Hopkinsville with his career in jewelry starting at the age of 16 at the Jewel Box in the Pennyrile Mall.
After working in the Nashville jewelry market Smiley opened his first store in Clarksville in 1988 in Cunningham Plaza on Fort Campbell Blvd. When asked about how the industry has changed over the years, he said the availability of product over the internet has changed the jewelry business as a whole.
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Speaking of the internet, Smiley said his business is family based which includes his son Bryan, who joined the business 15 years ago. Bryan adds youth and energy and is someone who fits right in with the tech-savvy customer.
“He has helped us grow to what we are today being voted Clarksville’s ‘Best Jeweler’ for over ten years in a row,” said Smiley. Recently Bryan’s wife Pamela joined the business and brings her years of experience as a diamond wholesaler to stores across the country.
Smiley said the business also carries high quality jewelry lines.
“We carry the Tacori line, which is the most prestigious line in the country, as well as a number of different high line bridal vendors. We offer custom jewelry, and for the fashion conscience we’re the only local dealer for Pandora,” he said.
“I couldn’t do this interview without thanking all of our loyal customers that have been so faithful to us for the past 30 years and inviting all those that we haven’t met yet in the community to come by and see what McKenzie & Smiley Jewelers is all about,” Smiley said.
McKenzie & Smiley Jewelers offers two locations in Clarksville to serve their customers. Visit them at 2794 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., 2321 Madison St. or go to mckenziesmileyjewelers.com.