Planters Bank adds Hayse McGahey to Commercial Division
August 31, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Planters Bank announces the addition of Hayse McGahey as vice president of commercial banking. He will be working from the bank’s downtown Clarksville office at 325 Commerce Street.
McGahey has worked in both consumer and business banking in the Nashville area since 1989. He spent eight years at what is now Bank of America, followed by 13 years at what is now Regions Bank. Most recently he was a business banker with First Tennessee where he worked in lending, deposit management, and treasury/cash management for a diverse array of small business customers. [Read more]
Austin Peay State University Faculty Members recognized for their years of service
August 25, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Many faculty at Austin Peay State University were recognized Wednesday, August 22nd for their years of service to the University.
Dr. Bert Randall, professor of philosophy, has been a fixture on the APSU faculty for 40 years, joining APSU when there was a separate department of philosophy.
He received the 2011 APSU National Alumni Association’s Distinguished Professor Award.
Dr. Bert Randall, professor of philosophy at APSU, was recognized Wednesday, August 22nd for his 40 years of service in teaching during the annual faculty meeting held in the Music/Mass Communication Building Concert Hall. (Photo by Rollow Welch, APSU)
Planters Bank plans the purchase of Five Old National Bank Branches
August 18, 2012
Hopkinsville, KY – Planters Bank announces its intention to acquire five Old National Bank branches in Princeton, Providence, Dawson Springs, Sebree, and Sturgis, Kentucky.
In connection with the acquisition, Planters is assuming all of the deposit liabilities of the branches, but is not acquiring any loans. The total deposits being assumed were approximately $92 million as of August 1st, 2012.
Plans call for the transaction to be complete within 90-120 days, subject to regulatory approval and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions. [Read more]
Clarksville-Montgomery County Housing Market is amongst Nation’s Best
July 13, 2012
The National Association of Home Builders recently released an index of housing markets that are on the rise.
Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) recently unveiled an index that tracks housing markets on the mend, the NAHB/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI). The IMI is intended to draw attention to the fact that housing markets are local and that there are metropolitan areas where economic recovery is underway.
The index measures three readily available monthly data series that are independently collected and are indicative of improving economic health. The three are employment, house prices and single family housing permit growth.
Clarksville Housing Market continues to be strong.
Planters Bank’s Kyle Luther Graduates from Louisiana State University Banking School
June 13, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Planters Bank Vice President of Commercial Banking Kyle D. Luther was among the 160 graduates on June 1st, 2012 of the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.
The three-year program provides courses in all aspects of banking, economics and related subjects. Students traveled from 20 states and Mexico to participate in the session.
Kyle Luther
Planters Bank Promotes Emily Medvecky and Amanda Vinson to Assistant Vice President
June 11, 2012
Hopkinsville, KY – Planters Bank announces the promotion of Emily Medvecky and Amanda Vinson to assistant vice president/commercial banking.
“Both of these ladies have been with Planters Bank for several years now and have diligently worked from entry-level roles to commercial bankers. We are proud to have them on our team and appreciate their dedication,” said President and CEO Elizabeth McCoy. [Read more]
Anheuser-Busch recognizes Budweiser of Clarksville and Budweiser of Hopkinsville as Ambassadors of Excellence
April 27, 2012
Clarksville, TN – Budweiser of Clarksville, a beverage distributorship and the corporate hub of Hand Family Companies, and Budweiser of Hopkinsville (KY), also a Hand Family Companies property, were recognized as “Ambassadors of Excellence” by Anheuser-Busch Brewing Company for their 2011 performance.
Only 20 of the more than 700 Anheuser-Busch wholesalers in the nation were selected for the award, and the Clarksville facility placed fourth.
Hand Family Companies learned of the awards in February and the two facilities were recognized during the Ambassadors of Excellence Top Performers meeting held April 12th-15th in Monterey, California. [Read more]
Highway Drive Tower Construction Update
March 6, 2012
Montgomery County, TN – Montgomery County Government is pleased to have assisted AT&T in receiving FAA approval for the tower construction on Highway Drive that includes the NOAA weather broadcasting system.
This approval was the final hurdle before the on-site tower construction could begin. Approval was received Friday morning and work began immediately to set a construction date.
Phil Harpel and Montgomery County Mayor Carolyn Bowers survey one of the buildings that will house the tower equipment. The tower foundation and equipment buildings have already been completed on-site.
Boy Scout Troop 503 holding Smoked Meat Fundraiser
February 3, 2012
Clarksville, TN – From now through Sunday, March 18th, the Boy Scouts of America Troop 503 (Chartered Organization is the Hilldale Civitan Club) will be having a smoked meat fundraiser. The meats to be cooked are 10-pound Boston Butt, 3-4 pound Whole Chicken and/or Rack of Ribs. All sales are pre-order.
Meat will be smoked on Saturday, April 7th and ready for pick up that same day from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Pick up point is located off I-24, Exit 11 in the parking lot at the corner of Highway 76 and Hornbuckle Road (beside the Shell Station). [Read more]
Downtown Business Feature: Planters Bank
January 30, 2012
Written by Kendall Welsh
Clarksville, TN – Welcome to the third installment of our series about downtown businesses!
We have already heard about Ingredients and The Roxy Regional Theatre. Now we are happy to share a great member of our downtown team – Planters Bank.
I am excited to share all these with you, and hope you enjoy getting to know your downtown merchants, restaurant owners better. [Read more]
