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Peoples Bank of East Tennessee Announces Name Change to People First Bank  MADISONVILLE, TN. — Peoples Bank of East Tennessee has officially changed its name to People First Bank, with public-facing updates and signage expected to be completed by October 5, 2026....

People First Bank recently had the privilege of supporting Frontline Gardens by helping build the organization's 142nd therapeutic garden for local veteran and police officer Matt Ross, volunteering alongside Volunteer Federal Bank and community volunteers.  The...

People First Bank was proud to join Habitat for Humanity, USDA Rural Development, local leaders, and community partners for the groundbreaking of the Homes for Hometown Vets pilot program, a new affordable housing initiative focused on serving veterans, Gold Star...

People First Bank is proud to announce that Kari Phillips has been named Branch Manager of the Sweetwater branch.  Kari Phillips has been part of the Peoples Bank team for several years, beginning as a teller during her college breaks in 2018 before...

Madisonville, TN — People First Bank continues its commitment to community development through active involvement with Loudon County Habitat for Humanity and its expanding partnership into Monroe County. At the recent Houses & Hope event, community leaders from...

At People First Bank, serving others goes beyond banking. Through its Kindness Jean Fund, employees continue to come together to support individuals and families within the communities they call home. What began as a simple tradition of employees donating to wear...

Callie Freeman Promoted to The Management Team People First Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Callie Freeman to the Bank’s Management Team. Callie currently serves as Human Resources Director and brings more than 13 years of banking experience to her role,...

We are proud to announce the successful completion of the annual Winter Coat Drive, held in partnership with United Way of Monroe County and dedicated in memory of long-time board member Doug Warren. This year’s drive brought forward an incredible outpouring of...

People First Bank is proud to announce that it has once again been recognized as one of American Banker’s Best Banks to Work For, ranking #6 nationwide in 2025. This marks the second consecutive year the community bank has earned this national honor, reaffirming its...

People First Bank is excited to share several leadership updates that highlight our continued investment in both our team and the communities we serve.  We are proud to welcome Sara Spiva back as the new Branch Manager of our Madisonville Main Office. Sara is no...