Saving a Hospital’s Life
Pineville Community Health Center Executive Team with Kenneth V. Jones and Katherine J. Reese in front of the hospital By Roger Shirley, MP&F Pineville is a small town in Southeastern […]
Exploring FinTech with TBA’s ‘FinTech Sessions’
By Colin Barrett, President/CEO, Tennessee Bankers Association Having visited with bankers and economists over the past year, it is apparent there are a lack of answers to many of the questions […]
Q&A with Chuck Sisson
Chairman, The Southeastern Schools of Lending, Tennessee Bankers Association City President, Centennial Bank, McKenzie The Southeastern School of Consumer Lending (March 22–25, 2021) and Commercial Lending I & II (May 24–28, 2021) are […]
Industry’s legislative agenda set after memorable election cycle
By Colin Barrett, President/CEO, Tennessee Bankers Association After what has been the longest election in my memory, the voters have spoken and delivered both the Presidency and the Senate to the […]
TBA priorities for the 112th General Assembly
By Amy Heaslet, Executive Vice President/General Counsel, Tennessee Bankers Association The months leading up to the start of the 112th General Assembly on January 12 were marked with uncertainty as the COVID […]
TDFI Balances Supervision Amid COVID-19
By Greg Gonzales, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Governor Bill Lee held budget hearings with all state agencies in November. The discussions centered around the impact of COVID-19 on our […]
Financial Literacy Week in Tennessee
By Derrick Whitten, Vice President, The Hardin County Bank, Savannah, Chairman, TBA Young Bankers Division The legacy of the Young Bankers Division highlighting Tennessee banks’ efforts in financial literacy dates back […]
Finding gratitude in 2020
By Colin Barrett, President/CEO, Tennessee Bankers Association A few years ago, William had a teacher who suggested keeping a “Thankfulness Journal” to all her students. She wanted her students to […]
Untapped Opportunity: One Way To Drive Income And Diversify Your Portfolio
By Melissa Whelane, VP, Bank Relationships, Bankers Healthcare Group Over the past nine months, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a number of challenges for banks across the country. At the […]
Q&A with Joel Beavers
Joel Beavers Chairman, Credit Committee, Tennessee Bankers Association Vice President, Regional Credit Officer, SmartBank, Knoxville A native of Jackson, Miss., Joel Beavers got his start as a credit analyst on […]
