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Good times. Tough times. All the time. When we reflect on milestone events that impact ourselves, our neighbors, and our community, we remember the people who were there with us at First National Bank of Middle Tennessee.
When your roots run deep, you have a unique opportunity to be part of a community’s long-term growth. And in challenging times, a part of its survival. This is in-person, close-proximity stuff. Neighbors standing with neighbors.
we had a team of two people—Bank President W.H. Magness and Cashier P.H. Marbury—to meet in person with your grandparents and great grandparents.
First National Bank founded as National Bank of McMinnville on October 30th with $50,000 in capital stock and the mission to help local entrepreneurs buy locally, and provide a funding engine to the local economy.
The telephone was patented. The first telephone came to McMinnville in 1884. And we remained here for you with office hours for in-person service.
Our Bank’s “Report of Condition” improves to $243,872.02 through excellent management in just 9 years.
The Wright Brothers achieved the first powered and sustained flight, inaugurating the world of aviation. At 29 years old, we were just taking off on our journey.
We change our name from The National Bank of McMinnville to The First National Bank of McMinnville.
The Federal Reserve Act was passed and our Bank applies to acquire stock, gaining access to liquidity support and a more stable, national banking system.
The Great World War begins. Just 25 years later, we would call it World War I. Through the global turmoil, we were here.
Alexander Fleming discovers penicillin, marking the beginning of the antibiotic era. Through our own progress and innovation, our capital stock value had more than tripled during our first 55 years.
The end of unchecked American stock market optimism. The Wall Street Crash of October 1929 began the Great Depression. Through the upheaval in American life, we remained steadfast and stronger than ever.
Through excellent management, FNB continues paying dividends.
World War II begins. As the world becomes more interdependent, the need to take care of home and local business remains our focus.
Our Bank provides a source for War Bonds during World War II. We celebrate 70 years of service in 1944 with assets of $4,828,728.22.
We manage well and more than double the Bank’s assets, from $7.9M to $16.9M. Our communities prosper and thrive.
First National Bank acquires Farmers & Merchant Bank in Viola, TN.
Apollo 11 puts the first man on the moon. In a world of change where anything was possible, we were here.
FNB purchases the Dixie Theatre Building and expands the Main Office in McMinnville. We now have four locations in Middle Tennessee.
At 100 years old, First National Bank’s assets reach $46M.
Founding of Apple Computers. In 1989, we would install our first computer system.
We expand in-person service with branch openings in east McMinnville on Sparta Road and between McMinnville and Manchester on Morrison Branch.
The dissolution of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. Through the founding and fall of the Soviet Union, we were here.
Founding of Google. As the world changed, we gained even more relevance.
The Great Recession global financial crisis. Troubled mortgages lead to downturn in financial sector and beyond to the broader US economic activity. We helped families and businesses weather the 18-month crisis and slow recovery. As the financial crisis shook the foundations of the global economic system, we remained steadfast.
First National Bank of McMinnville remains strong and expands beyond Warren County to serve businesses and families of Murfreesboro. Our assets exceed $405M.
We continue to expand our service in Middle Tennessee by opening Mortgage services in Shelbyville and Murfreesboro. Our Bank’s assets break the $500M mark.
We change our name from First National Bank of McMinnville to First National Bank of Middle Tennessee to reflect our expanding service area to local businesses and families.
We open our second full-service branch in Rutherford County.
The COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing led to office and retail closures and isolation. We helped families and businesses manage closures and cashflow. We adapted and overcame unprecedented challenges in face-to-face operation. We were here.
First National Bank of Middle Tennessee celebrates its 150th anniversary by refreshing our look while affirming our commitment to improve the financial health of every customer and community we serve.
First National Bank of Middle Tennessee has demonstrated there are no days off for trust-based relationships. We were here for Middle Tennessee. And we will continue to be here for you.
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