CNB has been serving our local communities for over five decades. Our longevity and success result from our unwavering commitment to providing customers with sound financial advice, innovative products and services, convenient delivery channels and advanced technology and security.
In 1973, our first office opened with six employees and $1.25 million in capital. We quickly began extending our reach by opening the Pigeon Forge (1974) and Kodak (1976) branches.
In 1983, we moved into our new Main Office at 200 Forks of the River Parkway, where our headquarters remain today, and our assets hit $34 million. We celebrated several other milestones: Our first ATM (1985), the first Gatlinburg office (1985), and our adopt-a-school sponsorship of Sevierville Primary School (1988).
Innovation became entrenched in our culture in the 90s. With $100 million in assets by 1992, we continued expanding by acquiring the Seymour Branch in the Tri-County area and establishing our mortgage loan department. In 1993, we launched a state-of-the-art checking system, the first of its kind in Tennessee to feature Image Statements; and in 1994, we opened an in-house credit card department.
Armed with $200 million in assets by 1995, we led the way introducing Supermarket banking in Sevier County by opening a branch inside Walmart in Sevierville. We also quickly adapted to changing times by launching our website, the 24-hour Expressline phone banking system, and our Investment Center all in 1997.
By 1998, our 25th anniversary, we opened two more branches in Seymour and Pigeon Forge Kroger stores, and our assets topped $300 million.
The first decade of the new century was a period of sustained growth fueled by customer demand and sound banking principles.
We opened nine new branches in eight years, extending our reach into Knox and Jefferson counties:
CNB significantly expanded its products and services, always keeping pace with emerging technology:
Increased size without sacrificing our principles:
CNB continues its commitment to the community and to innovation, earning an “Outstanding” on our 2010 Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) exam, and launching Remote Deposit giving business clients the ability to make deposits from their offices by scanning checks with a CNB-provided scanner.
During our 40th anniversary year, our assets hit $850 million, and we opened a new branch in downtown Gatlinburg (open 7 days a week in season). We also received the FY2013 “Top Dollar” 504 First Mortgage Lender of the Year award from the Small Business Administration.
While celebrating 20 years of in-store banking in 2015, we migrated all CNB Visa credit cards to chip technology. In 2016, we expanded that chip technology to our debit cards, the first local bank to do so, and we opened the branch at 305 New Riverside in Sevierville.
In 2017, we introduced a new retail prototype location at 706 Winfield Dunn Parkway in Sevierville boasting a more open and spacious floor plan and a wide range of the latest features in branch design. This same year, CNB earned the prestigious “5-Star Rating” from BauerFinancial indicating that CNB is one of the strongest financial institutions in the nation.
CNB started off 2018 with the launch of their new website. The new site is ADA compliant, meaning customers who utilize assistive technology on their devices to access the internet will be able to navigate and interact with our website easily.
During this same year, CNB opened a new branch inside Food City on Newport Highway serving the New Center community and a branch next to Kroger in the Seymour Kroger Shopping Center.
Throughout 2018, CNB celebrated the Bank’s 45th Anniversary and Billion-dollar Bank milestone with celebrations and prize giveaways at all branch locations including employee appreciation month in February.
In 2019, CNB established a market presence in Hamblen County with a grand opening celebration of a new branch in Morristown located at 4320 Evan Greene Plaza.
During the same year, CNB relocated its Seymour branch office to a new location at 10641 Chapman Highway. The new branch location has entrances and exits on both Chapman Highway and Macon Lane offering easy, convenient access for clients.
In March 2020, CNB opened its third branch in Pigeon Forge inside Food City on Teaster Lane. This new branch offers residents and businesses extended evening hours and convenient Saturday banking.
CNB opened its second location in Jefferson City in November 2021 with a traditional branch located at 156 East Broadway Boulevard. CNB has 4 locations in Jefferson County with branches in Jefferson City, Dandridge and White Pine. CNB was voted “Best Bank” in the 2021 Jefferson County Readers’ Choice Awards.
In December 2021, CNB established a market presence in McMinn County with a new branch opening at 1305 Decatur Pike in Athens.
Throughout 2023, CNB celebrated 5 decades of service, strength and leadership. The Bank’s 50th Anniversary included customer cash giveaways, employee appreciation gifts, and continued support in the communities we serve.
