FirstBank is excited to announce the promotion of Leigh Ann Maxwell to Financial Center Manager at the Murfreesboro Memorial Blvd. location. In this role, Leigh Ann will oversee all branch activity and maintain a loan portfolio.

"I have always loved taking care of my customers and that will not change," said Maxwell.

Leigh Ann, a veteran banker with over 25 years' experience, has been with FirstBank since the acquisition of Bank of Murfreesboro in 2003. She started her banking career as a teller and has been a Financial Services Representative at the Murfreesboro Memorial Blvd. location for the past 15 years.

"To say this is a well-deserved promotion is an understatement. Leigh Ann earned this career advancement opportunity in every shape, form and fashion. We are elated to have Leigh Ann as part of the FirstBank management team and look forward to her contribution to the bank's continued growth," said Murfreesboro City President, Ben Weatherford.

A Murfreesboro native, Leigh Ann is active in the community. She currently serves as an Advisory Board member for the Blackman High School Business Development Department. She previously served as the Vice President of the Advent Lutheran Church council and is currently serving on two of their committees. Maxwell also participates in the Teach Children to Save financial literacy program with local schools.

About FirstBank

FirstBank is the third largest Tennessee-based bank, with 48 banking locations across Tennessee and Alabama and mortgage locations across the Southeast. The bank serves every major metropolitan market in the state and, with $2.4 billion in total assets, has the resources to provide a comprehensive variety of financial services and products.

FirstBank follows a community-banking model which began when the charter was issued in 1906 as Farmers State Bank, in Scotts Hill, Tenn. As Tennessee's premier community bank, FirstBank is committed to its role as a leader in the communities it serves. That commitment is reflected by the Ayers Foundation Scholars program, a scholarship fund established by FirstBank Chairman and sole shareholder James W. Ayers to advance higher education for young people in Tennessee.