Tennessee

Well-known bank investor to buy big stake in Sevier County Bancshares

06/12/19

Ken Lehman will gain a 40% stake in the Tennessee bank as part of a broader plan to raise $13 million.

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CapStar taps outsider as its next leader

05/14/19

The Nashville, Tenn., company hired Tim Schools from Highlands Bancshares to succeed founding CEO Claire Tucker.

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You name it, this fast-growing regional has a plan (just ask)

05/08/19

Pinnacle Bank chief Terry Turner never lacks specifics. He wants to expand inside a triangular zone that connects three Southern and mid-Atlantic cities, aims to enter five particular markets, and speaks bluntly about his plans for hiring alums of BB&T and SunTrust.

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Buyout drama in N.C. highlights flaw in MOE deals

04/24/19

SmartFinancial lined up a compelling merger with Entegra. Then a bigger bank offered more money and a higher premium.

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First Citizens plays disruptor role with agreement to buy N.C. bank

04/24/19

Entegra Financial, which had agreed to sell to SmartFinancial, is now selling to First Citizens, which offered more money and will pay a breakup fee for the initial deal.

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Franklin Financial braces for loan loss from shared national credit

04/08/19

The Tennessee company has set up a $3.5 million reserve associated with the unnamed borrower.

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FB Financial in Tenn. to exit wholesale mortgage lending

04/01/19

The company plans to sell its third-party origination channel to Renasant. It has also lined up a deal to sell its correspondent channel.

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Advice to small banks: Resist urge to overautomate

03/21/19

Trying to keep pace with big banks that digitize as many processes as possible will undercut community banks’ strengths, according to speakers at this year’s ICBA convention.

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Will banks turn the tables and buy credit unions?

03/19/19

More than 20 banks have been sold to credit unions. A prominent banking lawyer made the case at this year's ICBA convention that banks can become more aggressive acquirers.

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Where the small-bank lobby will focus next

03/18/19

Congress granted banks significant reg relief last year, but incoming ICBA Chairman Preston Kennedy says a lighter touch is needed with Bank Secrecy Act rules, loan-loss modeling and call reports.

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