Volunteer Bank was founded in 1977 in Middle Tennessee with a clear vision: to create a bank where people and community always come first. Driven by the belief that banking should be personal, accessible and deeply connected to the people it serves, we quickly earned our reputation as a trusted community partner.
As a locally operated, privately-owned institution, Volunteer Bank takes pride in offering personal service and local decision-making that set us apart. Whether helping families achieve the dream of homeownership, supporting small businesses, or volunteering at community events, Volunteer Bank is more than a financial institution—we’re a cornerstone of Middle Tennessee’s growth, success, and community spirit.
Headquartered in Nashville, with a growing network of full-service branches across Middle Tennessee, Volunteer Bank continues to build on our legacy of trust and care. Thank you for being part of our story. Together, we are making history and shaping Middle Tennessee into an even more vibrant place to live and work for generations to come.
1972
Businessman Larry Collins and local merchant Fred White shared a vision for another bank in the small but fast growing town of Portland.
April 1974
After soliciting stockholders and purchasing land at the corner of Broadway and Market Street, an application was filed to organize the Bank of Portland.
January 17, 1977
The first stockholders’ meeting was held. The Charter and by-laws were approved and Larry Collins, Fred White, Wayne Lamberth, Paul Freeman, T.W. Denton, Bob Culbreath and Norman Lane were elected as Directors.
April 15, 1977
The Bank of Portland opened for business.
1979
John Garrott and Noel Martin were appointed to the Board of Directors.
May 15, 1980
Volunteer State Bank, a branch of the Bank of Portland, opened on Nashville Pike in Gallatin.
July 1981
Stockholders voted to change the name from Bank of Portland to Volunteer State Bank.
January 1, 1982
The Bank’s name change became effective.
1983
Volunteer State Bank purchased the Bank of Hendersonville.
1986
VSB expanded into Robertson County with the purchase of the Bank of Orlinda.
1987
VSB opened the Springfield branch.
1996
The White House branch was acquired from First Union.
April 2004
The Portland Branch of Volunteer State Bank relocated from its original location at the corner of Broadway and Market Street. The new 30,000 square foot building houses the main office, bookkeeping, loan department, and administrative offices.
January 4, 2007
The New Shackle Island Branch opened for business.
March 3, 2008
The Goodlettsville Branch celebrated its grand opening.
March 29, 2010
The original Hendersonville Branch at Walton Ferry and West Main Street was relocated to its current location at the corner of Maple Drive and East Main Street.
March 7, 2011
Grand Opening of the Greensboro Village Branch, located across the street from Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin.
August 2015
The Nashville Loan Production Office was established. This office later moved from the Nashville branch to the Brentwood Branch.
December 2015
Construction began on the Murfreesboro Branch.
February 24, 2017
VSB opened the Murfreesboro Gateway Office.
January 8, 2018
VSB opened the new Springfield Branch.
October 2018
VSB opened the new Brentwood Branch.
January 1, 2019
The bank changed ownership and Gaylon Lawrence Jr. acquired VSB.
February 2021
The Brentwood Office moved to Cool Springs.
Cool Springs office opened.
May 2021
Tony Gregory became the President and CEO of Volunteer State Bank.
July 2021
Murfreesboro Memorial Branch opened.
August 2021
Mount Juliet office opened.
March 2024
West End office opened.
July 1, 2024
Volunteer State Bank and Fourth Capital Bank legally merged.
March 4, 2025
Volunteer State Bank rebranded and updated its name to Volunteer Bank.