Tracking trust legislation in Tennessee
By Amy Heaslet, Executive Vice President/ General Counsel, Tennessee Bankers Association When I began working at the Tennessee Bankers Association, one of my primary roles was advocating for our member […]
Passing of the torch at the Graduate School of Banking at LSU
By Colin Barrett, President/CEO, Tennessee Bankers Association GSB at LSU meeting with Dr. Don L. Woodland, John Jordan (Executive Director at Graduate School of Banking at LSU), Scott Cocanougher, and […]
Skip-A-Pay Programs: Holiday Miracle or Coal in the Stocking?
By TBA Endorsed Partner Compliance Alliance ‘Tis the season! Sleigh bells are jingling, leaves are turning, pumpkin-spiced lattes are brewing, and skip-a-pay programs are back in full force. A traditional […]
John Muse Installed as 2018-2019 TBA Chairman
John Muse, chairman, president and CEO of Farmers State Bank in Mountain City, was installed as chairman of the Tennessee Bankers Association during ceremonies at the closing banquet on Tuesday, […]
Employment opportunities are a “win-win” for college students and Tennessee bankers
Tennessee’s colleges and community banks have enjoyed a long history of partnership and success. Tennessee bankers have supported higher education by serving on college and university boards, providing student scholarships, […]
Young Bankers elect new leadership
During the Monday afternoon business session at the Young Bankers Division’s Leadership Convention, members of the division elected new officers and directors to lead the division during 2018-2019. Division Chairman […]
Make your voice heard—join TBA’s Washington Conference
By Jim Rieniets, Chairman, TBA Government Relations Committee, President/CEO, InsBank, Nashville The TBA’s annual Washington Conference will be upon us very shortly in mid-May. As the TBA staff is preparing […]
Todd Austin takes multi-tasking seriously
Story by Roger Shirley Photos by Keith Miles and courtesy of Todd Austin Todd Austin grew up as the youngest of four siblings—“the baby of the family by a long […]
Bank joins Tennessee State Treasurer to return Purple Heart
By Shelli King, Communications Director, Tennessee Department of Treasury First Volunteer Bank worked with Tennessee State Treasurer David H. Lillard, Jr. to return a missing Purple Heart medal to a […]
General Assembly debates, embraces emerging technologies
By Amy Heaslet, Senior Vice President/General Counsel, Tennessee Bankers Association If there is one thing I have learned in my time working for the banking industry, it’s that banks are […]
