On June 9, 1966, in Old Hickory, Tennessee, thirteen ladies gathered to form this chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Most of these ladies were very active in the organization, with many fulfilling the position of Regent. Following are the original organizing members:
Miss Flossie Cloyd, Organizing Regent
Mrs. Emily Ernst
Mrs. Margaret H. Rizor
Miss Glenna May Dailey
Mrs. Margaret Melvin
Mrs. Margaret Hadley
Mrs. Lucile Rizor
Mrs. Mary Lou Hadley
Mrs. Lockie Dickerson
Mrs. Alice Shirey
Mrs. Glenna Dailey
Mrs. Nannie Birdwell
Mrs. Ruth Robinson
A special lady we must also recognize was Miss Sarah Berry, daughter of Mrs. Nannie Smith Berry, and great-great-granddaughter of General Daniel Smith. “Miss Sarah” was a member of our chapter and life member of the DAR.
Above: General Daniel Smiths Rock Castle members helping in the community.
Below are the Regents of General Daniel Smiths Rock Castle Chapter through the years:
| Miss Flossie Cloyd * | 1966 – 1967 |
| Miss Glenna Mae Dailey * | 1967 – 1971 |
| Mrs. Lockie Dickerson * | 1971 – 1974 |
| Mrs. Margaret Rizor * | 1974 – 1976 |
| Mrs. Jo Ann Smith * | 1976 – 1980 |
| Mrs. Ethel Gentry * | 1980 – 1983 |
| Mrs. Joan Parrish * | 1983 – 1986 |
| Mrs. Jill Knight | 1986 – 1989 |
| Mrs. Willene House * | 1989 – 1994 |
| Ms. Sandra Hastings | 1994 – 2001 |
| Mrs. Etta Aiken * | 2001 – 2004 |
| Mrs. Faye Bain | 2004 – 2007 |
| Mrs. Dianna D. Callaway | 2007 – 2013 |
| Ms. Janet R. Payne | 2013 – 2016 |
| Mrs. Virgina R. Bean | 2016 – 2019 |
| Mrs. Katherine (Kathy) Saine * | 2019 – 2020 |
| Mrs. Virginia R. Bean | 2020 – 2022 |
| Mrs. Julie E. Brymer | 2022-present |
* deceased