Q&A with Rep. Patsy Hazlewood
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Tennessee House of Representatives Finance Chairman Patsy Hazlewood has served in the House of Representatives representing District 27 since she was first sworn in January 8, 2014. In addition to […]
Remembering DeVan Ard
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DeVan Ard was a banker who knew that people are the most valuable thing in life. A man who dealt with stocks and bonds, but believed the best investment, was […]
TBA Convention caps successful year, looks to future
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Colin Barrett, President/CEO, Tennessee Bankers Association The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs was the perfect backdrop for the 132nd Annual Meeting of the Tennessee Bankers Association. With 640 attendees, this annual […]
“Right Don’t Wrong Nobody”
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Story by Ian Dinkins, McNeely Pigott & Fox Public Relations McCall Wilson had no intention of being a banker. His father worked on the factory floor loading steel into a […]
H. McCall Wilson, Jr. Elected 2022-2023 TBA Chairman
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H. McCall Wilson, Jr., president and CEO of The Bank of Fayette County, Piperton, was installed as chairman of the Tennessee Bankers Association during ceremonies at the closing banquet on […]
Twenty-six Tennessee Bankers graduate GSB at LSU
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On June 3, 2022, 192 bankers, including 26 from Tennessee, received graduation diplomas during the 70th annual two-week session of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University in […]
The Politics of Banking
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By Colin Barrett, President/CEO, Tennessee Bankers Association Many of our political leaders believe the solution to the world’s problems can be found within the banking industry. And while we have […]
LIBOR Phaseout, Trust Updates Mark Legislative Wins
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By Amy Heaslet, Executive Vice President/General Counsel, Tennessee Bankers Association With the April 28th adjournment of the second session of the 112th General Assembly, TBA concluded another successful year at […]
A New Frontier
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By Ian Dinkins Blockchain and digital assets are revolutionizing the banking industry. And there is no turning back from where we are today. Digital assets are part of the financial […]
Q&A with Justin Nipper
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2022-2023 Young Bankers Division Chairman Executive Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer The Farmers Bank, Portland Justin Nipper is an executive vice president at The Farmers Bank in Portland, Tenn. Prior to […]