Tracking trust legislation in Tennessee
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 […]