Press Release

We believe that educators are the heart of our communities. Their dedication, creativity, and tireless commitment to students inspire us every day. That’s why we’re proud to offer our Good Life Educator Checking account—designed exclusively for local teachers and school employees, providing unique financial benefits to make banking easier and more rewarding.  As part of our commitment, […]

Peoples Bank of East Tennessee is proud to announce exciting leadership updates within the organization, reflecting its ongoing commitment to employee growth, exceptional service, and strong community ties.  Diane Belcher, a long-time member of the Peoples Bank team, will be returning to the Main Office as AVP, Loan Officer, and Loan Processor. Diane has been […]

June 2025 – Madisonville, TN Peoples Bank of East Tennessee Invests in Financial Education Across Local Communities  Peoples Bank of East Tennessee (PBET) proudly continues its mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities through its growing Financial Education Program. Throughout April and into May, in alignment with National Financial Literacy Month and Tennessee Financial Literacy […]

Peoples Bank of North Georgia, a Division of Peoples Bank of East Tennessee Expands Lending Services into Blue Ridge, GA, Welcoming Cory Callihan to the Team  Peoples Bank of East Tennessee Announces LPO office and welcomes Cory Callihan as Commercial Loan Officer/VP  Madisonville, TN – Peoples Bank of East Tennessee (PBET) is excited to announce […]

Peoples Bank of East Tennessee is proud to announce its inclusion on American Banker Magazine’s Best Banks to Work For list for 2024. Out of 4,577 banks nationwide, PBET ranked #43 in the Top 90, a recognition that reflects the bank’s commitment to creating an outstanding workplace focused on employee well-being, growth, and satisfaction.  This prestigious annual ranking, […]

Imagine you walk into a bank to ask for a loan—nothing too much, just $400. You know you’ll have to pay a bit of interest, but it probably won’t be too much. You give the teller your information, and she hits a few keys on her computer. “Four hundred. Let’s see…” She looks up at […]

You try to be careful how you spend your money, yet somehow you reach the end of the month and find less cash in your bank account that when the month began. Saving money seems like it would be simple, so why can it feel so complicated? It’s very important to save—for an emergency fund, […]

Banks provide a convenient service—storing your money which keeps it much safer than it would be in your house. But have you ever wondered how banks are able to offer this service for free (or with very small fees)? A business is supposed to charge people for its service, but banks actually pay you interest […]