Mayor Keith McDonald of Bartlett proclaimed March 25 “First Tennessee Day” in honor of the company’s 150th anniversary on March 25.
The proclamation celebrated the company’s history, its impact as the leading bank in Tennessee and its commitment to the communities it serves, like Bartlett.
First Tennessee is a subsidiary of First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE: FHN).
“Whereas, First Tennessee was founded in 1864 when Abraham Lincoln was president and for 150 years has earned the trust of Tennesseans,” Mayor McDonald stated. “Whereas, First Tennessee is building the foundation for its next 150 years of service to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders.”