New Hendersonville Facility Opening July 18 Will Advance Athletic Training, Recreation, and Community Engagement First Farmers & Merchants Bank is proud to announce its partnership with Futbol5, a premier new soccer and training complex that will officially open its doors on July 18, 2026, in Hendersonville. As the project’s financial partner, First Farmers is honored […]
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First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTCID: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Patterson to Chief Credit Officer, effective June 1, 2026. This leadership transition reflects the bank’s continued growth and underscores the critical role of strong credit risk management in supporting long-term performance […]
First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTCID: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, announced a defining milestone for its Wealth Management and Trust Division, surpassing $7 billion in assets as of May 31, 2026. Reflecting both the scale of this achievement and the leadership driving it, the bank also announced the promotion […]
Columbia, Tennessee – June 1, 2026 – First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTCID: FFMH), (the “Company”), is pleased to announce the election of Jeffrey R. Ballard to both the Company and First Farmers and Merchants Bank Boards of Directors. Ballard serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Delta Dental of Tennessee where he brings […]
First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTCID: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Deborah Gadberry to the bank team as Mortgage Sales Director. Joining the bank earlier this year, Gadberry leads the bank’s Secondary Market Mortgage team where she brings extensive experience in mortgage sales […]
First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTCID: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, is proud to announce the strategic addition of a Director of Business Banking and the continued expansion of its Business Banking team, reinforcing the bank’s commitment to serving the small businesses that drive local economies throughout the state. Small […]
Columbia, Tenn. – First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC PINK: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, is proud to announce it has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as one of Tennessee’s Top 7(a) Lenders by Number of Loans for fiscal year 2025. This honor reflects the bank’s […]
Columbia, TN – First Farmers and Merchants Corporation (OTC PINK: FFMH), the holding company for First Farmers and Merchants Bank, is proud to announce the promotion of Jennifer J. McConnell to the role of Chief Risk Officer (CRO). This appointment marks a historic milestone for the bank as it introduces organizational oversight for enterprise-wide risk […]
Farmers and Merchants Bank is a Tennessee-Based Lender of the Year NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) District Office for Tennessee today honored five private lending partners for their work delivering capital for small businesses across the State. More than 120 private and nonprofit lending partners delivered more than $670 Million in […]
At First Farmers, serving our neighbors is central to who we are, and we’re committed to investing in the people and organizations that strengthen our communities Giving Tuesday is more than a single day on the calendar—it reflects a spirit of generosity that guides our work all year long. This year, we’re proud to highlight […]
