Press Release

Peoples Bank of East Tennessee 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 project brought together local businesses, nonprofits, and volunteers with a shared purpose: creating a place of healing, […]

Peoples Bank of East Tennessee 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 families, and hometown heroes across Monroe and Loudon counties.  The groundbreaking marked an […]

Peoples Bank of East Tennessee 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 joining the bank full-time through the Personal Banker program. She grew up in […]

Madisonville, TN — Peoples Bank of East Tennessee 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 housing, healthcare, public service, and community development came together to discuss how housing connects to […]

At Peoples Bank of East Tennessee, 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 jeans on designated days has grown into a meaningful initiative focused on [...]

Callie Freeman Promoted to The Management Team Peoples Bank of East Tennessee 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, including 12 years with Peoples Bank of East Tennessee. Throughout her tenure, [...]

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 generosity from employees, customers, and community members across all PBET branches.  The response far […]

Peoples Bank of East Tennessee (PBET) 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 commitment to cultivating a workplace culture built […]

Peoples Bank of East Tennessee 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 stranger to Peoples Bank, having previously been part […]

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, […]