First Freedom Bank is proud to once again to sponsor the annual Jackson County 4-H Piggy Bank contest. Students that participated in the contest created their own piggy bank and the winners received a cash prize. Each year, the piggy banks are displayed in the lobby of our Gainesboro office.
Pictured above are Sara Beth Kinnaird (Left), Gainesboro Senior Personal Banker, Shelby Meadows (Right), Gainesboro Senior FSR & UC Training Coordinator, alongside contest winners Keira Huff and Evan Perry.
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First Freedom Bank recently hosted its annual financial literacy event at the Mt. Juliet Senior Activity Center (MJSAC). The event aimed to help seniors better understand essential financial topics including budgeting, fraud prevention, and money management during retirement. Attendees enjoyed a casual lunch and learn program that encouraged questions and open conversations.
Pictured at the event are Jennifer Mancuso, Mt. Juliet Personal Banker, Valissa Saindon, MJSAC Executive Director, Jennifer Pinto, MJSAC Program Coordinator, and Ashley Montgomery, VP & Mt. Juliet Office Manager. Their ongoing partnership plays a significant role in supporting the senior community through education and outreach.
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First Freedom Bank recently participated in the 2025 United Way of Wilson County and the Upper Cumberland Employee Campaign. As part of this initiative, bank employees raised $7,184, which will be distributed to several nonprofit organizations serving the Middle Tennessee and Upper Cumberland regions.
We appreciate the participation of our employees and the leadership of Ryan Woodall, MBA, VP & Relationship Manager. Ryan also serves as a Vice Chair for the United Way Board of Directors and his efforts helped coordinate our contribution to this campaign.
Pictured above are First Freedom staff with their campaign contribution check.
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First Freedom Bank is proud to uphold its commitment to financial education through our partnership with the Mt. Juliet Police Department. This initiative has provided officers with essential financial literacy training and ongoing support to enhance their financial well-being.
As part of this collaboration, First Freedom Bank facilitated the department’s annual in-service training for officers, covering key financial literacy topics such as budgeting, saving, and credit management. This training equipped officers with the necessary knowledge to make informed financial decisions, build long-term stability, and plan for the future.
In addition to the annual training, First Freedom now conducts monthly financial literacy sessions at the police department. These sessions provide officers with direct access to financial guidance, allowing them to ask questions and receive personalized support as needed. Whether seeking advice on budgeting, credit improvement, or long-term financial planning, officers have a dedicated resource available to assist them.
Pictured at the annual training are Records Clerk Monica West, Lt. Josh Workman, Ashley Montgomery, VP & Mt. Juliet Office Manager, Sgt. Scott Fulton, and Cpl. Kyle Holtmeyer.
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First Freedom Bank was honored to sponsor and attend the Lebanon Senior Citizen Center’s annual Valentine Gala, a formal dinner and dance held at The Mill at Lebanon on February 15th. This event serves as one of the center’s largest fundraisers, and we are glad to offer our support.
First Freedom associates, including Holly Wolfe, Lebanon Senior Personal Banker, and Brooke Weldy, Lebanon Personal Banker, are pictured at the event alongside other Gala attendees.
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First Freedom Bank was proud to support and attend the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber‘s Annual Meeting held at the Leslie Town Center on February 11th. This event provided a valuable opportunity to network and learn more about the positive impact the Chamber has on our local economy. This year, the keynote speaker was Bobby Wilder, Tennessee Tech Head Football Coach. We value our partnership with the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber and are proud to support their efforts to foster growth and prosperity in our region.
Pictured in attendance are Meleah Payne, Cookeville FSR, Rachel Honaker, VP & Putnam County Market Manager, Sarah Poss, First VP & Director of Retail Banking, Donna Elrod, VP and Gainesboro Office Manager, Bryan Sweet, Cookeville Personal Banker, Ashley Tippit, Gainesboro Assistant Office Manager, and Kelly Emory, Cookeville Assistant Office Manager.
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First Freedom Bank was proud to once again support the Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce at their annual celebration. Held at the Hilton Garden Inn & Tru on January 31st, this celebration recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact in the business community over the past year.
Pictured in attendance from left to right is Kaitlin Wattenbarger, Providence Personal Banker, Jennifer Mancuso, Mt. Juliet Personal Banker, Miah Lamb, Providence Personal Banker, Denise Bingham, VP & Providence Office Manager, Sarah Poss, First VP & Director of Retail Banking, and Ashley Montgomery, VP and Mt. Juliet Office Manager.
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First Freedom hosted lunch and learn programs this month at Lochinvar in Lebanon and Apcom in Cookeville. These sessions reflect our ongoing commitment to providing accessible financial education to the community. During the lunch period at both Lochinvar and Apcom, our staff presented relevant financial information and held a brief Q&A session for employees.
Pictured above from the Lochinvar program, left to right, is Jennifer Mancuso, Mt. Juliet Personal Banker, Tamra Greer, RN, A O Smith Health Engagement Nurse, and Shelia Ferrell, Senior Vice President and Managerial Lender.
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First Freedom Bank proudly sponsored the Cookeville-Putnam County Chamber of Commerce Christmas Business After Hours event. The bank has participated in this event for several years and values the opportunity to support it each year. Our staff enjoys the chance to connect and network with other local professionals and businesses.
Pictured above from left to right are Meleah Payne, Cookeville FSR, Rachel Honaker, Putnam County Market Manager, Kaitlyn Kovalchik, Accounting Officer, and Bryan Sweet, Cookeville Personal Banker.
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First Freedom Bank proudly co-sponsored the annual Wilson County Rehab23 Christmas Breakfast and Appreciation Program, which honors the dedication of local emergency responders.
This year’s guest speaker, James (Jim) Scarboro, Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), shared valuable insights with attendees. Leaders from the eight Wilson County agencies supported by Rehab23, along with Rehab23 responders and community supporters, gathered to celebrate their collective efforts.
Pictured above from left to right are Denise Bingham, AVP and Providence Office Manager, Tatum Ortlepp, Retail Banking Sales Manager, James Carroll, Rehab23 VP of Operations, Lynn Yeager, Rehab23 President, James Scarboro, Meagan Roberts, Lebanon Personal Banker, and Sarah Poss, Vice President & Director of Retail Banking.
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