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Although Dr. Clint Wight pursued a career in medicine, his formative years were enriched by the fine arts.
Wight, who's now a physician and medical director with Blount Memorial Family Care Centers, began his study of the piano in middle school. His studies lasted throughout high school and included numerous lessons, recitals and competitions in Maryville College's Fine Arts Center.

Wight, who attended Maryville College from 1993 until 1997, was a member of the college's concert choir and orchestra. Sitting at the piano, he accompanied many fellow college students during their recitals.
Wight in 2006 once again tickled the ivories in the Fine Arts Center's Recital Hall during Doctors' Day, an event sponsored by Blount Memorial Hospital in honor of doctors and their service to the community.
The Fine Arts Center and its recital hall are now only memories as it was razed to make way for the new Clayton Center for the Arts, which is currently under construction on the MC campus.

Wight, however, isn't looking back; he's looking forward to the opening of the Clayton Center and is assisting with the fundraising to complete the $47 million project.

Wight and his wife, pediatrician Dr. Heather Wight, have made a gift to the facility that will name a practice room for his former piano teacher Carol Ann Smalley.

As an independent piano teacher, Smalley taught students in her home studio as well as at New Horizon Montessori School for 25 years. Smalley, who was also an adjunct piano instructor at Maryville College, coordinated the college's Preparatory Program for 10 years and served for nearly 15 years as an
accompanist for vocal and instrumental students.

Smalley said she was overwhelmed when she learned the Wights had dedicated a practice room in her honor. “I am proud of Clint and Heather and their dedication to the community through their careers. I am doubly proud that they are sharing what they have with Clint's alma mater.”