Tennessee Smokies Staff Spotlight - Chris Allen

February 12, 2021

Sevierville, TN- Back-to-back weeks spotlighting the two Chris’ in our office and this week we have Chris Allen, President and COO of Boyd Sports LLC. Chris dips his toes in all five teams Boyd Sports operates. Learn more about Chris below.

Sevierville, TN- Back-to-back weeks spotlighting the two Chris’ in our office and this week we have Chris Allen, President and COO of Boyd Sports LLC. Chris dips his toes in all five teams Boyd Sports operates. Learn more about Chris below.

Around the Bases

*Q: What is your favorite Smokies memory? *

A: When we broke the attendance record 2017.

*Q: What is your favorite promo night done at the ballpark? *

A: The day night DH was a fun day.

*Q: What is your favorite part of the job? *

A: Parking

*Q: What is your favorite thing to do away from the ballpark? *

A: Golf, picking, and farming

*Q: What have you enjoyed most about being a member of the Smokies front office? *

A: It’s a great area to live, and the good people.

*Q: What is your favorite part of Smokies Stadium? *

A: Left field deck

*Q: What is your top bucket list item? *

A: I have so many things I want to do, so no real #1, but I will go with skydive.

*Q: What is your favorite ballpark food? *

A: Nashville hot chicken sandwich

*Q: What would your superpower be? *

A: Flying

*Q: What would be your alias be? *

A: Dr. Kenneth Noisewater

*Q: If you had a magic genie what would your three wishes be? *

A: To be healthy, wealthy, and wise

*Q: Who would you want to play you in a movie about your life? *

A: Mark Wahlberg or Adam Sandler

*Quick hitters: *

Favorite walk-up song: Eric B & Rakim- I Ain’t No Joke

Favorite sports team: Cubs & Steelers

Favorite mascot: Homer of course!

Favorite holiday: Christmas

Favorite dessert: Mint chocolate chip ice cream

Would you rather watch a perfect game or walk off homerun? Perfect game

Favorite amphibian: None, but if I have to pick one, I will go with the highly underrated salamander.