Pinnacle Highlights
26th Best Company to Work For
For the fifth consecutive year, Pinnacle is one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® from FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work™. The firm came in at No. 26, joining companies like Cisco, Salesforce and Hilton in having one of the most engaging and rewarding workplace cultures in the nation.
Greenwich Excellence, Best Brand
Pinnacle brings home 27 Greenwich Excellence and Greenwich Best Brand Awards for 2020. Only one bank in the nation won more, and Pinnacle is the only one in the Southeast to earn more than 20.
Eight is Great
Pinnacle earns the No. 8 spot on American Banker’s list of the “Best Banks to Work For” in the U.S. This is the firm’s eighth appearance on the list.
Cheers to 20 Years!
Pinnacle celebrates the 20th anniversary of the day the firm opened its first office, Oct. 27, 2000. You can read more about our vision, history and passion at PNFP.com/20years.
Companies that Care
Pinnacle earns a place on PEOPLE magazine’s “50 Companies That Care” list. The 2020 list highlights the top U.S. companies that have succeeded in business while also demonstrating outstanding respect, care and concern for their employees, their communities and the environment during the COVID-19 pandemic.
$2.4 Billion in PPP Loans
Pinnacle funds more than $2.4 billion in loans for companies through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). This figure represents nearly 14,000 local businesses that received emergency funding to pay their employees and essential bills during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
No. 14 Best Workplace in U.S.
Pinnacle ranks higher than ever on the new list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® from FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work. The firm came in at No. 14, moving up 13 spots from 2019.
Near-Record Greenwich Awards
Pinnacle brings home 29 Greenwich Best Brand and Excellence Awards for 2019. The awards are national and regional honors, including those earned for distinctive service and effective advice given to small business and middle market clients. Only one other firm in the country earned as many, cementing Pinnacle’s place as one of the best banks to work with in the United States.
De Novo Entry in Atlanta
Pinnacle enters the Atlanta market with veteran bank leader Rob Garcia at the helm of its de novo startup. Garcia joins as the firm’s Atlanta president and immediately begins building a team of experienced financial professionals to serve clients in Georgia.
No. 1 in Nashville - Again
Pinnacle is still the No. 1 ranked bank in the Nashville (MSA) in terms of deposit volumes, according to data from the FDIC. The firm also moves into the No. 3 spot statewide in Tennessee, up from No. 4 in 2018.
Best Banks to Work For 2019
Pinnacle earns a spot on American Banker’s list of the “Best Banks to Work For” in the U.S. for the seventh year, at No. 13. That’s up three spots from 2018. Pinnacle stands out as one of the top three largest banks on the list, able to compete with the culture and more intimate feel of much smaller firms, even with a four-state footprint.
No. 2 Best Workplace in Financial Services & Insurance
Pinnacle rises in the ranks to be the second best financial services firm to work for in the entire country, having earned the No. 2 spot on a new list of the Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance from FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®.
Best Companies to Work For 2019
Pinnacle is one of the top places to work in the U.S. again, according to the list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For® from FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work. The firm ranked 27 on the list and was the firm’s third consecutive appearance.
No. 1 in Nashville
Pinnacle is the No. 1 bank in Nashville in terms of deposits for the first time. According to data from the FDIC, Pinnacle grew deposits in its home city by nearly $2 billion and leapt over Regions and Bank of America to move from No. 3 to No. 1. In Tennessee, Pinnacle rose to No. 4 in market share.
Best Banks to Work For 2018
American Banker names Pinnacle No. 16 on its list of the “Best Banks to Work For” in the U.S., marking the firm’s sixth appearance on the list.
Best Workplaces for Millennials
Pinnacle is No. 24 on the list of Best Workplaces for Millennials, as determined by FORTUNE and Great Place to Work®. Rankings were based on employees’ experiences like pride in community impact, belief that their work makes a difference and the feeling that their work has special meaning.
No. 1 Workplace in Knoxville - Again
Pinnacle repeats at No. 1 on the Knoxville News Sentinel’s list of 2018’s Top Workplaces in the mid-sized business category. Knoxville President Mike DiStefano is also named the best leader for mid-sized companies.
No. 3 Best Workplace in Financial Services and Insurance
Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE names Pinnacle No. 3 in the country on its list of “Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance.” The ranking is based on surveys of more than 76,000 employees from leading financial firms.
Companies That Care Honor Roll
Pinnacle earns a place on Center for Companies That Care’s Honor Roll for 2018, one of 15 companies on the list. The Honor Roll recognizes U.S.-based companies of all sizes and industries with outstanding workplace practices and active community involvement.
Best Companies to Work For 2018
Pinnacle climbs 12 spots to No. 22 on the 2018 list of FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For, which is developed according to global research by consulting firm Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE.
Pinnacle Wins 30 Greenwich Excellence Awards
Pinnacle sets a new company record with 30 Greenwich Excellence Awards for distinguished service in small business and middle market banking. This is the eighth consecutive year the firm has earned honors from Greenwich Associates.
Best Banks in America 2018
Pinnacle is named No. 26 on Forbes’ America’s Best Banks 2018. It was No. 25 in 2016 and No. 24 in 2017.
No. 1 Small Business Lender 2017
Pinnacle is ranked Middle Tennessee’s No. 1 small business lender for ninth year by Nashville Business Journal.
Greenwich Best Brand Awards 2017
Greenwich Associates once again names Pinnacle one of its Best Brand Award winners. The firm earned honors for both Ease of Doing Business and Trust in small business and middle market banking.
Best Workplaces for Women 2017
Great Place to Work® and Fortune name Pinnacle one of the “Best Workplaces for Women.” The ranking is based on survey results looking at how women rated the organization in more than 50 areas, including respect, fairness, management and camaraderie.
Best Banks to Work For 2017
American Banker names Pinnacle No. 6 on its list of the “Best Banks to Work For” in the U.S., marking the firm’s fifth appearance on the list. Check out President and CEO Terry Turner on the cover (he's the tall guy on the left).
Pinnacle Earns Preferred Lender Status from the U.S. SBA
Pinnacle earns Preferred Lender Status from the U.S. Small Business Administration, significantly easing the application and approval process for SBA loans. The firm also earned Community Bank of the Year honors from SBA for the state of Tennessee, meaning it had the highest number and dollar amount of SBA 7(a) loans in the SBA's FY2016.
Pinnacle Named No. 1 Top Workplace in Knoxville
The Knoxville News Sentinel names Pinnacle No. 1 on its list of Top Workplaces in the mid-size category. The firm also won the special "Direction Award" for the highest percentage of associates saying the company is headed in the right direction.
BNC Merger Complete
Pinnacle completes its merger with BNC Bancorp based in High Point, NC. BNC directors Rick Callicutt, Abney S. Boxley, Thomas Sloan and G. Kennedy Thompson are appointed to Pinnacle's board. Combined, the firm has offices in 11 markets across four states, total assets of more than $20 billion and, on a pro forma basis, is a top 50 U.S. banking franchise in terms of assets.
People Magazine's 50 Companies that Care
Pinnacle earns a place on People magazine’s inaugural “50 Companies That Care” list. The companies were selected based on the generosity of their benefits and charitable work, as well as personal accounts of the impact these organizations have made on the lives of their employees.
Fortune's Best Workplaces in Financial Services
Great Place to Work® and Fortune named Pinnacle one of the “Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance.” An average of 98 percent of employees at these companies say they enjoy a psychologically healthy workplace, with a similar share describing their organizations as friendly.
Fortune's Best 100 Companies to Work For
Pinnacle ranks No. 34 on the 2017 list of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in the United States. This is the first year Pinnacle has been eligible for the list, which evaluates firms with at least 1,000 employees.
Pinnacle Wins 8 Greenwich Excellence Awards
Pinnacle earns Greenwich Excellence Awards for the seventh consecutive year for distinguished service in eight categories, including national and regional awards for overall satisfaction, likelihood to recommend and overall satisfaction with cash management in small business banking. The firm also won regional awards for proactively providing advice in small business banking and likelihood to recommend in the middle market segment.
Best Banks in America 2017
Pinnacle is named No. 24 on Forbes’ America’s Best Banks 2017. It was No. 25 in 2016.
Pinnacle Expands to Four States
Pinnacle announces a definitive agreement to acquire BNC Bancorp, a North Carolina-based bank with 76 offices in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The combined company is projected to have assets of approximately $20 billion and a four-state footprint concentrated in 12 of the largest urban markets in the Southeast.
Best Brand Awards 2016
Pinnacle receives the Greenwich Best Brand Award for small business banking based on trust and ease of doing business. Greenwich Associates evaluated more than 750 banks, and only 18 were found to have a distinctive brand. Pinnacle also received these awards in 2014.
No. 3 Market Share in Nashville
Pinnacle achieves a No. 3 market share position in Nashville after closing its merger with Avenue Financial Holdings, Inc., according to June 30, 2016 FDIC deposit data.
Best Banks to Work For 2016
American Banker magazine names Pinnacle the sixth best bank to work for in the U.S., marking the fourth year in a row the firm earned a top spot.
Avenue Merger Complete
Pinnacle completes its merger with Avenue Financial Holdings in Nashville. Avenue directors Marty Dickens, Joe Galante, David Ingram and Ron Samuels are appointed to Pinnacle’s board. Both firms combined their operations in September 2016 with total assets of more than $10.5 billion and offices in 14 counties.
Best Workplace to Retire From
FORTUNE magazine names Pinnacle No. 28 on its list of 30 Best Workplaces to Retire From.
Greenwich Excellence Awards
Pinnacle earns regional Greenwich Excellence Awards for the sixth consecutive year for distinguished service in five categories, including awards for overall satisfaction in small business and middle market banking. The firm also won regional awards for likelihood to recommend in both categories and overall satisfaction of cash management in the middle market segment.
Pinnacle and Avenue Combine Forces
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. and Avenue Financial Holdings, Inc. jointly announce a definitive agreement for Avenue to merge into Pinnacle. Avenue Bank had approximately $1.2 billion in total assets at Dec. 31, 2015 and operates a corporate headquarters and four retail locations in Nashville.
Additional Investment in BHG
Pinnacle agrees to acquire an additional 19 percent interest in Bankers Healthcare Group (BHG). Upon completion of this investment, Pinnacle's total interest in BHG will be 49 percent.
Best Banks in America
Pinnacle is named No. 25 on Forbes' America's Best Banks 2016.
Record Earnings, Loan Growth in 2015
For the quarter ended Dec. 31, 2015, Pinnacle reports diluted earnings per share of $0.65, a 22.6 percent increase over the same quarter last year. Loans are a record $6.543 billion for a year-over-year growth rate of 42.6 percent, and total assets are more than $8.7 billion. Pinnacle also announces a dividend of $0.14 to be paid on Feb. 26, 2016.
Best Workplaces for Camaraderie
Great Place to Work and Fortune named Pinnacle one of the 50 Best Workplaces for Camaraderie after surveying more than 255,000 employees across the nation.
Magna Merger Complete
Pinnacle completes its merger with Magna Bank in Memphis. Upon closing, Magna director Thomas C. Farnsworth, III of Farnsworth Holding Company in Memphis was appointed to Pinnacle's board. Both firms combined their operations in November 2015. The combined company has 44 offices in 13 counties, operating in each of Tennessee's four urban markets.
CapitalMark Merger Closes
Pinnacle completes its merger with CapitalMark Bank & Trust in Chattanooga. Upon closing, CapitalMark director Charles E. Brock, president and CEO of Launch Tennessee, was appointed to Pinnacle's board. CapitalMark will operate as a division of Pinnacle bank until March 2016, when both firms anticipate combining their operations.
Pinnacle Expands to Memphis
Pinnacle announces a definitive agreement to acquire Magna Bank, a Memphis-based bank with five offices. Pinnacle also recruits eight long-term Memphis financial services professionals from First Tennessee Bank to accelerate the firm's expansion to the market.
CapitalMark Acquisition Announcement
Pinnacle announces a definitive agreement to acquire CapitalMark Bank & Trust, a Chattanooga-based bank with four offices - Chattanooga, Cleveland, Oak Ridge and Knoxville.
Pinnacle Acquires Interest in BHG
Pinnacle Financial Partners' subsidiary, Pinnacle Bank, acquires a 30 percent interest in Bankers Healthcare Group, LLC, a privately held company, for $75 million.
Knoxville Footprint Grows
Pinnacle opens its fifth full-service banking location in Knoxville on Emory Road in the Halls/Powell area.
Greenwich Best Brand Awards
Pinnacle receives Greenwich Best Brand Awards in small business banking based on trust and ease of doing business. Greenwich Associates evaluated more than 750 banks, and only 20 were found to have distinctive brands.
Best Banks to Work For
American Banker names Pinnacle one of the “Best Banks to Work For” in the U.S. for the second year. Pinnacle was No. 2 among the 40 banks listed.
Corporate Leadership Award
The Knoxville Area Urban League honors Pinnacle with the 2014 Corporate Leadership Award at its annual Equal Opportunity Awards Gala. The award recognizes a company that has shown special support of the Urban League’s mission.
Coolest Company to Work For
Employee recognition firm O.C. Tanner names Pinnacle one of the top 10 coolest companies to work for in Nashville.
Top 200 Healthiest Banks
Pinnacle is named to DepositAccounts.com’s list of the “Top 200 Healthiest Banks in America.” The report rates every federally insured bank in the U.S.--more than 6,500--on a number of factors and recognizes the top 200 who have shown exceptional fiduciary responsibility.
Sander O'Neill and Partners Chooses PNFP
Pinnacle is recognized for its financial performance in Sandler O’Neill + Partners’ annual Sm-All Stars report for the fourth time; the previous recognitions were in 2006, 2008 and 2013. Pinnacle is the only Tennessee bank among the nation’s 35 best-performing small-cap institutions based on growth, profitability, asset quality and capital strength.
Great Place to Work Three-peat
For the third year, Great Place to Work® names Pinnacle one of the best workplaces in the United States on its 2014 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list. Pinnacle ranked No. 5 out of 25 on the medium-sized list, which was published in FORTUNE magazine.
Performance Outranks Peers
Pinnacle earns the highest ranking among Tennessee peers in Bank Director magazine’s 2014 Bank Performance Scorecard in the $5-50 billion asset range.
Pinnacle Announces Quarterly Dividend
Pinnacle announces the initiation of a quarterly dividend of $0.08 to be paid on Dec. 20, 2013 to common shareholders of record as of the close of business on Nov. 26, 2013.
Continued Recognition
Nashville Business Journal ranks Pinnacle Middle Tennessee’s No. 1 small business lender for the third year in a row and names Pinnacle a finalist for its "Healthiest Employers" award for the second year
Pinnacle Named Best Bank to Work For
American Banker names Pinnacle the “Best Bank to Work For” in its inaugural ranking. The firm earned the top spot in the $3 billion to $10 billion in assets category and was No. 1 overall among the 35 banks listed.
Pinnacle Named Top Workplace in U.S.
Great Place to Work® names Pinnacle one of the best workplaces in the United States on its 2013 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list published in FORTUNE magazine. Pinnacle ranked No. 5 out of 25 of medium-sized list.
Billion Dollar Market Cap
Pinnacle’s market cap reaches more than $1 billion for the first time.
Top Workplace
Pinnacle is named No. 1 in the large company category of The Tennessean’s inaugural "Top Workplaces" awards.
NASDAQ Financial-100 Index
Pinnacle is added to the NASDAQ Financial-100 Index. The index includes securities of 100 of the largest domestic and international financial institutions listed on The NASDAQ Stock Market based on market capitalization.
Pinnacle Expands in Knoxville
Pinnacle opens its fourth full-service banking location in the Knoxville market in the Cedar Bluff area.
Best Place to Work
For the 10th consecutive year, Pinnacle wins the Nashville Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” award and is inducted into the “Hall of Fame,” which recognizes companies who have won the award for five consecutive years.
Award Winning Client Service
Pinnacle receives regional Greenwich Excellence Awards for the third consecutive year for overall satisfaction in middle market and small business banking.
Maintaining Strong Market Share
Pinnacle remains the fourth-largest financial institution in the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro MSA, according to June 2012 FDIC data. Pinnacle maintains the No. 6 share in the Knoxville MSA, holds the top spot in Rutherford County and remains the second-largest in Wilson County
Nationally Recognized Workplace
Great Place to Work® names Pinnacle one of the best workplaces in the United States on its 2012 Best Small & Medium Workplaces list published in FORTUNE magazine. Pinnacle ranked No. 4 out of 25 of medium-sized list.
Pinnacle Exits TARP
Pinnacle announces the redemption of all the remaining outstanding preferred shares the company issued to the U.S. Treasury under the TARP Capital Purchase Program.
Best Place to Work 2012
For the ninth consecutive year, Pinnacle is a winner of the Nashville Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” award.
Most Trustworthy Company
Forbes names Pinnacle one of "America’s Most Trustworthy Companies." The magazine and GMI Ratings examined more than 8,000 companies traded on U.S. exchanges with market caps of $250 million or more to find the 100 most transparent and trustworthy.
Recognized as the Best
Nashville Post magazine names Pinnacle a "Best Employer" in the large companies category for the second year. Nashville Business Journal ranks Pinnacle Middle Tennessee’s No. 1 small business lender for the second year and names Pinnacle a finalist for its "Healthiest Employers" award. Pinnacle also receives the "Most Improved" award during the U.S. City Challenge, an eight-week corporate wellness competition among several Nashville companies.
Increasing Market Share
Pinnacle remains the fourth-largest out of 60 financial institutions in the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro MSA, according to market share FDIC data. Pinnacle moved up a spot to No. 6 in the Knoxville MSA. Pinnacle maintains the top spot in Rutherford County and remains the second-largest financial institution in Wilson County.
Best Place to Work 2011
For the eighth consecutive year, Pinnacle is a winner of the Nashville Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work” award.
Nationally Recognized Service
Pinnacle is recognized as a national leader in overall client satisfaction among small to mid-size businesses by Greenwich Associates, a financial consulting and research firm. Maintaining high levels of client satisfaction during a challenging year is a remarkable testament to the commitment of our associates.
No. 1 Small Business Lender
Pinnacle is ranked Middle Tennessee’s No. 1 small business lender by Nashville Business Journal.
Growing Market Share
Pinnacle remains the fourth-largest out of 60 financial institutions in the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro MSA, according to June 2010 FDIC data. Pinnacle was the fastest-growing bank in the Knoxville MSA for the third time since its de novo expansion to that market in 2007. Pinnacle maintains the top spot in Rutherford County and remains the second-largest financial institution in Wilson County.
Energy Efficiency Loan Program
Pinnacle joins a collaborative effort between the state of Tennessee, the Tennessee Valley Authority, the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Economic Development Administration and Pathway Lending to help Tennessee companies finance investments in energy efficient technology, energy retrofits and renewable energy systems.
Best Employer in Tennessee
Pinnacle is ranked No. 1 among large businesses in Business TN magazine’s annual “Best Employers in Tennessee” list and the Nashville Post’s “Best Employers in Middle Tennessee." The rankings are based on company policies, practices and demographics, along with detailed employee surveys.
Expanding Convenience
Pinnacle continued to offer greater convenience to clients with the addition of four new full-service banking offices in 2009: Farragut and Fountain City in the Knoxville market, Belle Meade in the Nashville market, and the new downtown office in Nashville’s newest high-rise, Pinnacle at Symphony Place.
Fastest-Growing Market Share
Pinnacle grew market share to 10.52 percent in 2009, remaining the fourth-largest financial institution in the Nashville MSA. Pinnacle has been the fastest-growing financial institution in the Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro MSA since inception in 2000. Pinnacle also was the fastest-growing bank in the Knoxville MSA for the second time since its de novo expansion to that market in 2007.
Best in Business
Pinnacle won the Nashville Business Journal's "Best in Business" designation for businesses with 501+ employees. And, for the second year in a row, Pinnacle was No. 1 among large businesses in Business TN magazine's annual Best Employers list.
Support for Affordable Housing
In partnership with Pinnacle, The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati awarded two grants (totaling $650,000) to Middle Tennessee organizations for affordable housing. To date, Pinnacle has received more than $3.7 million in grants for affordable housing, making 234 units possible.
Record Returns
The fastest-growing market share in Nashville and Knoxville, Pinnacle had $4.8 billion in assets as of December 2008. Pinnacle had the second-highest total return of all publicly-traded banks in the U.S. over the past five years, according to research firm SNL Financial LC. Pinnacle was once again named to the Sandler O'Neill + Partners Sm-All Stars list.
Favorite Employer
Recognized for the sixth consecutive time in the Nashville Business Journal's "Best Places to Work," Pinnacle was also named the No. 1 employer in Business TN's annual Best Employer list, took home an HR Excellence award and is voted "Favorite Employer" in Murfreesboro in the Daily News Journal's reader poll.
100 Fastest-Growing Companies in America
Pinnacle was the only bank on Fortune magazine's 100 Fastest-Growing Companies in America - which arguably makes us the fastest growing bank in the U.S. Pinnacle grew assets to $3.8 billion this year.
Mid-America Bancshares Acquisition
Pinnacle acquired Mid-America Bancshares Inc., parent of Middle Tennessee's PrimeTrust Bank and Bank of the South. The transaction made Pinnacle Tennessee's second-largest bank holding company with $3.7 billion in assets and 33 offices.
The Pinnacle at Symphony Place
A 29-story office tower planned for downtown Nashville will take the name "The Pinnacle at Symphony Place" when it opens in January 2010. Pinnacle announced it will move its headquarters there in 2010.
Growing and Giving Back
Now the fifth largest bank in the Nashville MSA, Pinnacle's assets grew to $2.1 billion this year. Pinnacle expanded its affordable housing initiative and was once again on the list of top employers based on associate feedback
Sander O'Neill and Partners Choose PNFP
Pinnacle was the only Tennessee company among a group of 34 small-cap banks that make up the Sandler O'Neill and Partners 2006 Sm-All Stars. The elite group was selected based on growth, profitability, credit quality and strength.
Largest Financial Services Firm in Nashville
Pinnacle successfully completed its acquisition of Cavalry Bank, creating the largest financial services firm headquartered in Nashville and the second largest bank holding company in Tennessee. The combined companies have 16 offices and assets at approximately $1.8 billion.
Assets Exceed $1 Billion
The firm grew assets to just over $1 billion in five years and expanded its treasury management capabilities. Pinnacle recognized for the third time as a top employer by the Nashville Business Journal.
Community Partnership Award
Pinnacle received the Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati 2005 Community Partnership Award for affordable housing and our community investment program.
Cavalry Bank Acquisition
Pinnacle announced plans to acquire Cavalry Bancorp, a $605 million institution in Rutherford County - one of the fastest-growing counties in Middle Tennessee.
Record Year 2004
Pinnacle had another record year and added a medical practice banking group. Assets grew to $727 million. Pinnacle was once again recognized by the Nashville Business Journal as the "Best Place to Work."
PNFP Top Stock Pick
Howe Barnes Investments of Chicago chose Pinnacle as one of its top three stock picks for 2004.
Service Grow
Pinnacle reported record performance - expanding wealth management and mortgage practices. Pinnacle announced plans for a prime West End location for its sixth office. Assets grew to $498 million this year.
Best Place to Work 2003
Pinnacle was named the "Best Place to Work" among mid-sized businesses by the Nashville Business Journal. Pinnacle hired 37 new associates in 2003, bringing the total to 90 associates.
Pinnacle Rises to the Top
There were 185 commercial banks chartered in the United States in 2000. Pinnacle officially became the largest and fastest growing of these banks in terms of total assets. At $305 million in assets, Pinnacle beat its published projections by a year.
PNFP Trades
Pinnacle announced its common stock will begin trading on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PNFP."
Rapid Growth
In a year characterized by economic volatility, Pinnacle grew almost twice as fast as initially projected. Assets reached $175 million.
Pinnacle Beats Projections
The company reached "break even" with its first profitable quarter after only 13 months. This was well in advance of the original projections.
Growing Assets
In 2000, Pinnacle opened offices in downtown Nashville and Williamson County. The company recruited 36 of the most talented, most successful, most energized financial services professionals in Middle Tennessee. The hiring philosophy proved successful.
Building Capital
Pinnacle raised $18.8 million, the largest de-novo capitalization for a national bank in Tennessee.
Founders Create Distinctive Firm
Twelve prominent Nashville business leaders announced plans to organize a new, locally-owned financial services firm. From the beginning, Pinnacle's leadership set out to build an organization that redefines client service.