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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The holiday season is a time for giving, sharing, and spreading joy to those around us. At First Freedom Bank, we are proud to be part of the Wilson County community and to support initiatives that positively impact the lives of our neighbors. One initiative that brings us great joy is the Wilson County Christmas for All event, which provides toys to children in need, ensuring a Merry Christmas for everyone.
Team members Tatum Ortlepp, Retail Banking Sales Manager, Sheila Ferrell, Senior Vice President and Managerial Lender, and Christy Trammel, Administrative Assistant, Holly Wolfe, Lebanon Personal Banker, Alexia Borrero, Lebanon FSR II, Blake Smith, Accounting Clerk, and Kayla Ring, Assistant VP & Construction Manager each volunteered their time to contribute to the effort of providing gifts to over 2,000 children in need. This volunteer work allowed them to give back to the community and make a positive difference in the lives of those around them, reflecting the community service spirit that First Freedom Bank values.
Pictured above left to right is Christy Trammel, Sheila Ferrell, and Tatum Ortlepp.
Pictured below left to right is Holly Wolfe, Alexia Borrero, Blake Smith, and Kayla Ring.
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As a proud member of the Wilson County community, First Freedom Bank is honored to support the Wilson County Christmas for All initiative. This heartwarming event, in partnership with the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Lebanon Fire Department (LFD), provides toys to children from newborn to 13 years old, ensuring a Merry Christmas for all. Our staff, including Lebanon Personal Banker, Brooke Weldy, Credit Analyst, Blair Fry, Lebanon FSR, Rayne Grace, Retail Banking Sales Manager, Tatum Ortlepp, and Administrative Assistant, Helen Green volunteered their time to help bring joy to over 2,000 children in need.
At First Freedom Bank, we’re committed to giving back to our community and making a positive impact on the lives of those around us. Our involvement with Wilson County Christmas for All is just one example of our dedication to supporting local initiatives that make a difference.
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First Freedom’s Teola Ragland volunteered at a Brew with the Blue event on Vol State’s Cookeville campus. Held periodically, this free event offers an opportunity for local law enforcement and students to meet and engage in a positive environment.
Teola currently serves as the Assistant Office Manager at our Algood Office.
Pictured left to right is Putnam County Sgt. Cody Meadows, Vol State Chief Pennington, Teola Ragland, Vol State Sgt. Justin Medlin, and Putnam County Deputy Mike Phillips.
First Freedom joined the Algood and Cookeville communities in 2016 after the acquisition of the Upper Cumberland locations. From the first day here, we have made it a priority to continue to build and strengthen our ties within the community. Learn more about our two Putnam County offices by clicking the buttons below.
First Freedom Bank proudly sponsored a table for Wilson County CASA’s annual Casa de Moda event on October 3rd. This festive fundraiser and fashion show was hosted at Tuckers Gap, showcasing apparel from local boutiques. Guests had the opportunity to shop from these boutiques during the event, with a portion of the sales proceeds benefiting CASA. This year’s theme was Wizard of Office and First Freedom’s table was decorated as the Emerald City.
First Freedom’s Shelia Ferrell, Senior Vice President and Managerial Lender, is on the board of Wilson County CASA.
Pictured above (left to right) is Sarah Poss, Vice President and Director of Retail Banking, Tatum Ortlepp, Retail Banking Sales Manager and Bank Officer, Denise Bingham, Assistant Vice President and Providence Office Manager, Sheila Ferrell, Senior Vice President and Managerial Lender, Helen Green, Administrative Assistant, Maliea Oakley, Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources, Christy Trammel, Administrative Assistant, and Kayla Ring, Assistant Vice President and Construction Manager.
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