Bank of Tennessee Names Jared Palazzola Knoxville Market President

Bank of Tennessee is announcing the retirement of David Haynes, the President of their Knoxville market, effective October 11, 2024. Haynes has played a crucial role in establishing the bank’s strong presence in Knoxville and will transition to a consultancy role focused on management transition and customer retention.

In light of Haynes’ retirement, Bank of Tennessee is pleased to appoint Jared Palazzola as the new President of the Knoxville branch, effective October 14, 2024. Palazzola, who has been an integral part of the Bank of Tennessee team for over seven years under Haynes’ mentorship, is well-prepared to lead the Knoxville market into its next phase of diversification and growth.

Palazzola brings significant experience to his new position, having joined the Bank of Tennessee in March 2017 as a Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager. With a robust banking career that began in 2006, he has held key positions at FSG Bank and First Century Bank. His extensive background and commitment to excellence make him an ideal successor to build on the strong foundation established by Haynes.

“First, congratulations to David Haynes on a remarkable career with Bank of Tennessee, and many thanks for establishing our presence in Knoxville,” said the bank’s Chief Banking Officer Brian Ballard. “I’m very excited to see Jared Palazzola take the leadership reins for our Knoxville team, and I am confident he will successfully continue our growth in the market.”

“I look forward to the opportunity to expand our presence in the Knoxville market and working with the Knoxville team,” Palazzola added.

Bank of Tennessee is excited for this new chapter under Jared Palazzola’s leadership and is committed to continuing its dedication to excellence in service and community engagement.

ABOUT BANK OF TENNESSEE

Bank of Tennessee is a locally owned community bank headquartered in East Tennessee with 21 branch locations and $1.87 billion in assets. For more information, visit www.bankoftennessee.com or call 423.378.9500. Member FDIC.