About Smyrna Strength and Fitness in Smyrna, TN
We Built our Gym
Around You
Smyrna Strength and Fitness is our dream, built with you in mind. Our coaches are highly skilled professionals with top-tier communication skills and elite programming. Each coach brings a unique energy and skillset, but they all create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for beginners and experienced athletes alike.
This is Our Team
We are a group of committed full-time professional coaches, here to help you take your fitness and health to the next level. Through intelligent programming, encouraging instruction, and real-talk accountability, our coaches guide you from where you are to where you want to go.
Founders’ Story
Certifications
Hi, I am Elizabeth Ethridge. I am a native to Smyrna, TN and graduated from SHS in 2014. I hold a bachelor’s degree in Biology (Physiology) from MTSU and am a CrossFit Level 1 Trainer. I have developed a love for functional fitness after a hip injury ended my career aspirations in college. I found CrossFit shortly after that, finding strength I did not know I had pre-injury. Investing in myself through functional movements and strength training quite literally changed my life the past 6 years. Smyrna Strength and Fitness was born out of a desire to be a safe space for others to discover their own strength. We aim to improve the lives of our community one member at a time. We are glad you are here!
Hi, I’m Kourtney Brownlow. I’ve been a gym owner for over 10 years, opening my first gym in Smyrna in 2014 with a simple goal: to help people become happier, healthier versions of themselves. With so many gyms to choose from, my vision has always been to create a safe space where everyone can feel empowered, no matter where they are in their personal journey. At Smyrna Strength and Fitness, we know that life isn’t easy, and committing to a healthy lifestyle can be one of the biggest challenges. As a wife and mom to four kids, I understand that balance is a tough ask. But I’ve learned that prioritizing my own well-being allows me to be the best version of myself for those I care about most. That’s the heart of what we do here-supporting you to take that next brave step toward your goals, no matter how big...
Our Coaches
Heather Vonloh
Certifications
Kim Windle
Daniel Brownlow
Certifications
Lizzie Michael
Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard
At Smyrna Strength & Fitness, we provide top-tier strength equipment designed to help people have success with strength training and conditioning. Our facility includes Rogue rowers, Rogue Echo bikes, and dumbbells up to 120 lbs, along with specialty machines like hack squat and belt squat machines.
Cardio Stack – Our cardio lineup features Assault Runners, Rogue Rowers, Rogue Echo Bikes, and Concept2 BikeErgs built for powerful, low-impact conditioning.
Strength Machines – Train safely and effectively with our hack squat and belt squat machines designed to build lower-body strength without unnecessary joint strain.
Heavy Dumbbells – Our dumbbell set goes up to 120 lbs, giving beginners and experienced lifters the tools needed to build strength and progress over time.
A Facility Designed for
Performance & Community.
Smyrna Strength & Fitness offers a dedicated group training area with a full pull-up rig and cardio equipment for fundamentals and group classes. Our 24/7 digital key access allows members to train anytime in a private, clean, climate-controlled strength facility that is never overcrowded.
No Mirrors – Train without distractions or comparison. Our mirror-free space keeps the focus on proper movement, confidence, and real progress-not appearance.
Open 24/7 Access – Train on your schedule, not ours. With secure digital key access, members can work out early mornings, late nights, or whenever life allows.
Private & Never Overcrowded – Enjoy a clean, uncrowded environment designed for focused training, so you never have to wait for equipment or fight for space.
That’s Us.
Let’s Learn About You!
We’ve had a blast telling you a bit about ourselves. But this isn’t about us, it’s about you. Your journey, your goals, your results. So let’s get to know each other, set some life-changing but attainable goals, and welcome you to our supportive community.
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