FORM 4 [ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).         
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES
                                                                                  
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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
                      

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *

Petty Gary Wayne Jr
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol

SMARTFINANCIAL INC. [ SMBK ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)

_____ Director                    _____ 10% Owner
__X__ Officer (give title below)    _____ Other (specify below)
EVP & CHIEF RISK OFFICER
(Last)          (First)          (Middle)

5401 KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 600
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YYYY)

2/22/2021
(Street)

KNOXVILLE, TN 37919
(City)        (State)        (Zip)
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YYYY)

 
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

_X _ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Trans. Date 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 3. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)
4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4)
6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 2/22/2021  M  3750 A$6.80 8052 D 
 

Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 3)
2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security3. Trans. Date3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any4. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8)
5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5)
6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 3 and 4)
8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5)
9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Stock Option $6.80 2/22/2021  M     3750  3/1/2013 (1)3/1/2021 Common Stock 3750 $0 0 D 
 
Stock Option $6.60           3/1/2014 (1)3/1/2022 Common Stock 3750  3750 D 
 
Stock Option $9.48           3/1/2015 (1)3/1/2023 Common Stock 3750  3750 D 
 
Stock Option $9.60           3/1/2016 (1)3/1/2024 Common Stock 3750  3750 D 
 
Stock Option $15.05           9/30/2017 (1)9/30/2025 Common Stock 3588  3588 D 
 
Stock Appreciation Right $21.61            (2)12/31/2021 Common Stock 2000  2000 D 
 

Explanation of Responses:
(1) Fully vested.
(2) This stock appreciation right was granted on 01/25/2018. The stock appreciation right generally vests 100% on the third anniversary of the date of the grant, subject to Mr. Petty's continuous service with the company or a subsidiary or affiliate of the company through such date. The stock appreciation right vests on an accelerated basis in full in the event of a change in control, again subject to Mr. Petty's continuous service with the company or a subsidiary or affiliate of the company through the date of the change in control.

Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director10% OwnerOfficerOther
Petty Gary Wayne Jr
5401 KINGSTON PIKE SUITE 600
KNOXVILLE, TN 37919


EVP & CHIEF RISK OFFICER

Signatures
/s/ Glen Allen, Jr., Attorney-in-Fact12/17/2021
**Signature of Reporting PersonDate

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