Scott Garrett of Smithville has been named FirstBank City President of the Cookeville and Smithville locations.

“We are fortunate to have someone with Scott’s expertise join our team,” said Allen Oakley, FirstBank’s Middle and East Tennessee regional president. “He has strong ties to the communities and a well-rounded banking background that fits perfectly with FirstBank’s emphasis on local decision-making.”

Garrett comes to FirstBank with 32 years of financial service experience. Prior to joining FirstBank, he served as a loan officer, branch manager, and most recently the city president and commercial manager at another bank.

“I look forward to working with our team and expanding FirstBank’s reach in the Cookeville and Smithville markets, as well as representing the bank in the communities,” Garrett said. “I am thrilled to join the FirstBank family and contribute to our continued growth.”

Garrett is a graduate of Tennessee Tech University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Finance degree. He attended the Louisiana State University Graduate School of Banking and completed the Tennessee Bankers Association School of Banking at Vanderbilt. He is also a certified risk management associate. He and his wife, Kelley, have been married for 28 years. They have two children and enjoy spending weekends on the Caney Fork River, camping, kayaking and hiking together.

The DeKalb County Republican Party will be hosting a FREE Early Vote Picnic and Get Out the Vote Rally at Green Brook Park Pavilion #4 on Saturday, July 14, 2018, from 11:30AM-1:00PM. Free BBQ and fixins from Fireman One will be provided. All DeKalb County residents are invited to come and share in fellowship and hear from our Republican candidates for County, State, and Federal Offices.

“Campaign season is in high gear and this is a great opportunity for Republicans to show our support for President Trump and all of our Republican candidates,” GOP Chair Mingy Bryant said. “We have very competitive county races, as well as the Primary for Governor and State Legislative seats that will be decided in this election. We are particularly excited that for the first time in history, there is a Republican running in all 7 County Commission Districts. It is an exciting time to be a Republican in DeKalb County!”

Early Voting runs from July 13-July 28 and Election Day is August 2. Again, this is a free event and open to all residents of DeKalb County. For more information, go to our Facebook Page at DeKalb County Republican Party.