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Bank News/Releases
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TSB Announcement published July 18, 2008
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7/18/2008
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TSB Announces Two New Board Members
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3/14/2008
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Todd Proffitt, President and CEO of Tennessee State Bank, recently announced the addition of two new members of the Board of Directors, Ken Maples and Andy Proffitt. “I am pleased to have Ken and Andy as a part of our team. Both will bring experience and a new prospective to the Board. I’m confident they will be as much of an asset to Tennessee State Bank as they are to our communities,” said Proffitt, President, and CEO.
Ken Maples, a native of Sevier County, has been in business for himself for many years. He is an owner/partner of Whispering Pines, Bear Crossing, Cedar Lodge and Vista Condominiums, as well as Resort Properties Management, Comfort Inn and Suites Pigeon Forge and KJ Development –Real Estate Development and Sales. Maples also remains active in many civic and community duties while serving on different local government boards and committees. He attended Sevier County High School and the University of Tennessee. Maples has three children, Blake, Parker and Avery and is actively involved with First Baptist Church in Sevierville where he referees and coaches high school boys in Upward Basketball.
About serving on the Board, Maples says, “I am honored to be a part of Tennessee State Bank and look forward to helping the bank meet its future goals and objectives.”
Andy Proffitt, a native of Sevier County, has been with Tennessee State Bank since 2001. He attended Gatlinburg-Pittman High School and Carson Newman College in Jefferson City, earning a Bachelors of Art in Political Science. He also holds a Masters in Banking through Louisiana State University’s Graduate School of Banking. Proffitt currently lives in Gatlinburg with his wife, Chanda.
When asked about joining the Board, Proffitt replied, “I have enjoyed working at Tennessee State Bank and I look forward to serving the bank in a different capacity. I am proud to be associated with a bank like Tennessee State Bank, which serves the needs of, and reinvests in the community. The Board and Shareholders have put a lot of faith in me and I am excited to have the opportunity to live up to it.”
Other Tennessee State Bank Board Members include, Alfred Newman, Johnny King, Pershing McCarter, Travis McCroskey, Brownlee Reagan, Chuck Frost, Mitch McCarter, Robert Tino and Todd Proffitt.
Tennessee State Bank has 14 branches located in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Seymour, Kodak, South Knoxville, Powell, Jefferson City and Newport. We currently have a branch under construction in Turkey Creek planned for opening late in 2008. They currently have over $650 million in assets and have been voted Best Bank in Sevier County for the past four consecutive years. For more information or an opportunity to join our team, please call 865-453-0873, or visit us online at www.tnstatebank.com
UPDATED 8/15/2008
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Promotions Announced
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3/5/2008
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During Tennessee State Bank’s employee quarterly meeting, several promotions were announced. They included many familiar faces from the area’s banking industry.
Marisa Linginfelter, Branch Manager and Lending Officer for the bank’s Dolly Parton Parkway West location, was named Senior Vice President. Ms. Linginfelter has been with the bank for twenty years. Robin Waters, Branch Manager and Lending Officer at the Forks of the River location was named Senior Vice President. Ms. Waters has been with Tennessee State Bank since 1990. Rodney Tarwater with the bank’s Dolly Parton Parkway East location was also, named Senior Vice President. Mr. Tarwater has been with the bank since 1992 as a Lending Officer.
Randy Roberson, Lending Officer with the Gatlinburg location was named Executive Vice President. Mr. Roberson has been with the bank since 1999. Daryl Roberts, Senior Lending Officer at the Corporate Office location was also promoted to Executive Vice President. He has been with the bank since 1995.
“These promotions are the result of our employees dedicating themselves to the bank and its progress. I have known all of these individuals for years and have witnessed their ongoing commitment to the bank. They are prime examples of hard work leading to success within our company. I know all of our employees can look to these individuals as an example,” says Todd Proffitt, President and CEO of Tennessee State Bank.
Tennessee State Bank has been serving Knox and Sevier Counties since 1972. They currently have over $600 million in assets and are planning three branch openings for 2008 in Jefferson and Cocke Counties, as well as a Turkey Creek location. They have also been voted Best Bank in Sevier County for the past four consecutive years in a row. For all branch locations, please call 865-453-0873 or visit their website at www.tnstatebank.com
UPDATED 3/5/2008
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TSB Announces Key Expansions for 2008
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3/5/2008
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Tennessee State Bank has planned several key expansions for 2008. The bank purchased property in Cocke and Jefferson Counties, as well as, an additional piece of property in Farragut at the very popular Turkey Creek development.
The Jefferson City Branch is slated to open in the spring with only minor improvements currently underway on an already existing bank site. Cocke County is slated for a summer opening. The Newport Branch should be a welcome advantage for the bank’s growing customers who come from that area. “More and more Jefferson and Cocke County residents have been joining our bank over the past decade. These branches will offer them the same products and services in more convenient locations,” says Todd Proffitt, President and CEO of Tennessee State Bank.
The Turkey Creek site is scheduled to be opened in late 2008. The multi-story structure will feature conference rooms that can be opened to the public for use much like a conference center. There may also be office space available to rent, as well, a practice that has become familiar with larger bank buildings the last several years.
“We are planning grand opening events at each of these locations for the next year,” says Robin Kurtz, Marketing Director with the bank. “This is an exciting time for our bank and certainly for our customers,” she adds.
“We look forward to becoming active members in each of these communities and can assure all of our current customers, and those looking to be our customers, the same great service and products. We are a true community bank and because of that dedication, our community and customers have continued to see growth within the bank. Not to mention the acknowledgements we have received from our customers who have consistently named us Best Bank in Sevier County,” says Proffitt.
Tennessee State Bank has been serving Knox and Sevier Counties since 1972. They currently have over $600 million in assets and voted Best Bank in Sevier County for the past four consecutive years in a row. For all branch locations please call 865-453-0873 or visit their website at www.tnstatebank.com
UPDATED 3/12/2008
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2007 Staff Members of the Year
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3/5/2008
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Tennessee State Bank has announced the 2007 Staff Members of the Year. Once again this year two employees will share this title, honoring both, Shelly Spurgeon and Sherry Cole.
Shelly Spurgeon has been with Tennessee State Bank for the past nine years and currently holds a position as Assistant Vice President of the Special Assets Department. Shelly is a native of Florida and attended Palm Beach Community College as well as Walters State Community College. She holds an American Bankers Association General Banking Diploma, graduated from Southeastern School of Consumer credit and TSB University. She currently sits on the board for the Sevier County Security Association where she previously served as President.
“I am delighted to be pursuing my career at Tennessee State Bank. It is a first rate community bank where customer service is a high priority and the entire TSB team is focused on being the best we can be. It is a true honor to be recognized as Staff Member of the year,” says Spurgeon.
Sherry Cole, CSR and Administrative Officer was born in Chicago, IL, but has lived in Sevier County since 1966 and is a 1980 graduate of Sevier County High School. She has been an employee of Tennessee State Bank since April of 1999, where she started as a teller until her recent promotion in September of 2007.
Sherry has two children, Greg, a senior at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and Samantha, a freshman at Tusculum College in Greenville.
“I am both humbled and greatly honored to receive this award because I have done nothing more than try to treat people the same way that I want to be treated. Working at Tennessee State Bank has never been just a job, I love what I do, and I am surrounded by wonderful coworkers whom I have learned from considerably and are just as deserving of this award,” says Cole.
Todd Proffitt, President and CEO of Tennessee State Bank commented, “Shelly and Sherry both exemplify what a Tennessee State Bank employee represents, and for this, we are extremely honored to be able to express our gratitude to both of them.”
Tennessee State Bank has been serving people in Sevier and Knox Counties for over 35 years and is continuing to expand to surrounding counties. For the past four consecutive years, Tennessee State Bank has been voted Best Bank by the Mountain Press Reader’s Choice Poll. For all branch and mortgage office locations please call 453-0873 or visit us online at www.tnstatebank.com.
UPDATED 3/5/2008
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Tennessee State Bank Hires Ford for Gatlinburg
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10/18/2007
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Tennessee State Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Jarret Ford, a commercial lending officer, with 12 years banking experience.
Ford will be working in Gatlinburg as Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. He is a graduate from the University of Wisconsin and is also a graduate of the LSU School of Banking.
Ford is active in the community through his involvement with the Gatlinburg Rotary. He currently serves that Rotary as President. He and his wife Rachel welcomed a son, Garrison, six months ago.
Todd Proffitt, President and CEO of Tennessee State Bank is proud to have Jarret join the staff. “Jarret brings a tremendous amount of banking experience with him. Our customers in Gatlinburg will appreciate the continued level of excellent customer service and commercial loan expertise that he can provide.”
Tennessee State Bank has been in business for 35 years and was voted Best Bank by the Mountain Press Readers Poll the last three consecutive years. Tennessee State Bank believes that in order to fulfill its promise of “Banking at its Best” they must continue to hire quality people. If you are interested in a position with Tennessee State Bank please visit their website at www.tnstatebank.com.
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Wears Valley Branch is Now Open!
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10/18/2007
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Tennessee State Bank President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Todd Proffitt formally announces the opening of the Wears Valley Branch located at 3177 Wears Valley Road.
As previously announced, Scott Henry, life time Wears Valley resident, will be the Branch Manager. A graduate of Gatlinburg-Pittman High School, Scott is very active in the county coaching various pee-wee sports activities. He and his wife Melanie attend the First Baptist Church in Sevierville with their four daughters. “I have always felt blessed to work for Tennessee State Bank, this bank really cares about its community. It is an additional blessing to return to Wears Valley and provide the best banking services possible to my friends and family in Wears Valley,” says Henry.
The new branch features a slightly different look than other recently built Tennessee State Bank branches to make it more suitable to the Wears Valley area. The shingle siding and wide floor plan will give the new branch a warm presentation which is fitting for the surrounding mountain landscape harboring such a close knit community.
On Saturday, August 11, 2007, the bank will hold a grand opening/ribbon cutting and 35th anniversary celebration at the branch. The event will begin at 11am and will have food, live music and a variety of big door prizes and giveaways.
“Our commitment to this community and all of Sevier County is evident through our continued growth. Scott Henry is a great fit for the Wears Valley Branch because of his family ties to that community,” says Proffitt.
Tennessee State Bank has been locally owned and operated since 1972 with an asset size of over $600 million. For information on all branch locations please call 453-0873 or visit online at www.tnstatebank.com.
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Tennessee State Bank Breaks Ground in Wears Valley
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4/25/2007
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Tennessee State Bank President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Todd Proffitt along with fellow members of the Board of Directors recently broke ground in Wears Valley at the new site of the bank’s 12th branch.
The building and staffing for the branch has sparked some nostalgia amongst those involved. The branch is being built by Alex Davis of D&S construction a well known area commercial builder. “Tennessee State Bank brought me into the bank building business. In 2001, I did the rebuild on the Pigeon Forge branch,” says Davis. “It’s nice be working with Tennessee State Bank on the Wears Valley branch.”
Tennessee State Bank has already begun hiring staff for the expected August 2007 opening. Todd Proffitt announced that Scott Henry, currently a loan officer at the Pigeon Forge branch, will be the new Branch Manager. “It’s like coming home for me,” says Henry a long time resident of the Wears Valley area.
The new branch features a slightly different look than other recently built Tennessee State Bank branches to make it more fitting to the Wears Valley area. The shingle siding and wide floor plan will give the new branch a warm presentation which is fitting for the surrounding mountain landscape harboring such a close knit community.
Aside from the new branch, Tennessee State Bank has a lot to celebrate. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Tennessee State Bank. An anniversary celebration is being planned to coincide with the grand opening of the branch. Tennessee State Bank was also voted Best Bank for the third consecutive year in a row. “Our commitment to this community and all of Sevier County is evident through our continued growth. Our customers are the most important asset we have. By continuing branch expansions, providing excellent customer service, and supporting numerous civic causes we are letting our customers know that we value and support them” says Proffitt.
Tennessee State Bank is locally owned and operated with an asset size of over $590 million. For information on all branch locations please call 453-0873 or visit online at www.tnstatebank.com.
UPDATED 10/18/2007
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