Star Staff Reports
Mayor Terry Jones of Millington proclaimed March 25 “First Tennessee Day” in honor of the company’s 150th anniversary on March 25. The proclamation celebrated the company’s proud history, its impact as the leading bank in Tennessee and its commitment to the communities it serves, like Millington. 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 Jones stated. “Whereas, First Tennessee is building the foundation for its next 150 years of service to its customers, employees, communities and shareholders.” Thelma Brown, financial center manager, accepted the proclamation from Mayor Jones at the First Tennessee Bank Millington financial center. Communities across the state are honoring First Tennessee for reaching the 150-year milestone. About First Horizon
The 4,300 employees of First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) provide financial services through more than 170 bank locations in and around Tennessee and 21 FTN Financial Group offices in the U.S. and abroad. First Tennessee has the leading market share in Tennessee and one of the highest customer retention rates of any bank in the country. FTN Financial is a capital markets industry leader in fixed income sales, trading and strategies for institutional clients in the U.S. and abroad. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by American Banker and Working Mother magazines and a top tech innovator by InformationWeek. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
