Shelby lives in Chattanooga with her husband, Steven, and their dog, Lemonade. After graduating from Covenant College with a Bachelors in Biblical and Theological studies in 2019, she attended Covenant Theological Seminary for a year before making a career change. In 2020 she moved back to Chattanooga and worked as a nanny while working on a masters in Early Childhood and Family Development which she completed in 2023. Shelby enjoys interior design, hiking, pickleball, being outside, and spending time with her family and friends.