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Security Bank and Trust Company celebrates groundbreaking ceremony for new Jackson location; announces team
JACKSON, Tenn. – Security Bank and Trust Company proudly celebrated the groundbreaking of its newest branch location in Jackson on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, marking an exciting milestone in the bank’s continued commitment to serving local families, businesses, and communities.
Community leaders, state and local officials, customers, and bank representatives gathered at the future site of the new branch located at 34 Exeter Road to commemorate the occasion and celebrate the bank’s expansion into the Madison County market.
The new branch will offer a full range of personal and business banking services, including consumer and commercial lending, deposit accounts, digital banking solutions, and personalized financial support tailored to local needs. They will continue to serve their customers from their current location at 429 Walker Road, Ste. B, office in Jackson until the new building is completed later this year.
The expansion into Jackson reflects the bank’s strategic growth and dedication to supporting economic development throughout the region. By establishing a presence in the market, Security Bank and Trust Company aims to strengthen relationships with local businesses, support community initiatives, and provide trusted financial guidance for generations to come.
Security Bank and Trust Company would also like to take this opportunity to publicly announce the addition to their Jackson team: Meg Montgomery as Vice President/Relationship Manager, Harbert Alexander, Jr. as EVP, Private Banking, and Anita Kay Archer, VP, Private Banking.
Matthew Bird, Chief Banking Officer, shared his excitement about welcoming all to the team: “We are pleased to announce the addition of this talented group of bankers to Security Bank and Trust Company. Their dedication to serving clients and the community aligns perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional customer service and support their local community.”
Andrew Long, Jackson Market President, added, “We are very excited to have Meg, Harbert, and Anita Kay join our Jackson team at Security Bank and Trust Company. Each bring a proven track record of exceptional customer service and dedication to the Jackson community, and they will make significant contributions to our success.”
Meg Montgomery
As a third-generation banker with 28 years of banking experience, Montgomery specializes in Treasury Management, Private Banking, and Commercial Lending.
Montgomery moved to Jackson in 1996 and has enjoyed witnessing the growth and vitality of the Jackson/Madison County community throughout her 30 years there.
Together with her husband, Mike, they have found Jackson to be an ideal place to raise their two children. Currently, Montgomery serves as the chair of the Jackson/Madison County Industrial Development Board. Her passions include outreach initiatives for those in need, fundraising for Type 1 Diabetes research, supporting her children in their opportunities, and traveling with her family.
Montgomery stated, “I am thrilled to have this opportunity with Security Bank and Trust Company. I am excited to continue to help clients find financial solutions to reach their goals, while making banking as easy as possible for busy people. Security Bank and Trust Company has proven to have the products, procedures, and policies in place to help our clients be successful.”
Harbert Alexander, Jr.
Harbert Alexander, Jr. is a third-generation banker who was born and raised in Jackson, TN. He graduated from the University School of Jackson in 1990 and Rhodes College in 1994. He also graduated with Honors from the Southeastern School of Banking at the Owen School of Management at Vanderbilt.
Alexander has worked in banking for 31 years and most recently spent the last 21 years at The Bank of Jackson, where he served as President and as a Director on the Board until the Bank’s sale in 2025.
He is a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, where he has served as a Deacon.
He has served on numerous Community Boards, including the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and the West TN Healthcare Foundation as Chairman. He is married to Tausha Carmack Alexander, and they have 4 daughters: Ridley (15), Dorothy (9), Elizabeth (9), and Mary Harbert (9).
Anita Kay Archer
A native of Memphis, TN, Anita Kay Archer graduated from East High School in Memphis.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Sociology from Lambuth College in Jackson and a master’s degree in school supervision from Auburn University.
She and her husband Bob are parents of three children and grandparents of five grandchildren.
After many productive years in education in Enterprise and Auburn, Alabama, she moved to Jackson, where she became minister of programs at Jackson First United Methodist
Church for 27 years. In 2002, she made a career change to the Bank of Jackson as Vice- President of business development for 24 years.
Throughout the years, Archer has remained actively involved in her community and church, contributing her time to numerous boards and committees; presently serving as Board Chair of Kirkland Cancer, Chair of the Hospice Board of West Tennessee Healthcare, and Chair of the Leadership Council of United Way of West Tennessee.
About Security Bank and Trust Company
Established in 1905, Security Bank and Trust Company operates 15 full-service branches in seven counties in West Tennessee (Henry, Gibson, Lauderdale, Madison, Obion, Tipton, and Weakley).
As a locally owned community bank, Security Bank and Trust Company prioritizes outstanding customer service, prompt decision-making, quality products and services, and contributing to the economic development of the communities they serve.
For more information about Security Bank and Trust Company, visit www.securitybanktn.com or follow @WeBackBigIdeas on Facebook.
Permenter Estate, featuring 21,927-square-foot-home, sells at auction
The Permenter Estate, 24 Walter Helms Road, in Madison County, has been sold.
Individual names have not been released, but seven different buyers paid a total of $6,730,000 to purchase the 340.69 acres offered in 18 tracts.
Presented by Top Tier Auctions, the purchase price included the main residence – a 21,927-square-foot mansion (17,200 heated square-feet), which was the property of the late Dr. William Permenter.
The mansion – or home – offers five bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms and four half bathrooms.
The Groundskeeper home consists of 3,111 total square-feet – 2,295 heated.
The Carriage House consists of four stalls, a tack room, one half bathroom, a wash stall and feed room on the first floor.
There are two bedrooms and one full bathroom on the second floor.
The Equipment Barn has four stalls.
1 in West Tennessee – Comptroller’s Office recognizes record 15 counties for clean audits
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury Jason Mumpower has announced that 15 Tennessee counties have earned a clean audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, which is a record number. These counties, audited by the Comptroller’s Division of Local Government Audit, reported no findings in their annual financial and compliance reports.
The 15 counties are Cannon, Cheatham, Hawkins, Henderson, Loudon, McMinn, Meigs, Putnam, Robertson, Sevier, Stewart, Unicoi, Union, Warren, and White.
Audit findings are issued to identify weaknesses, deficiencies, or areas of noncompliance within government operations. A clean audit indicates that a county has established strong internal controls and is following sound financial practices.
“Counties that earn a clean audit show a clear commitment to accountability and good stewardship of taxpayer dollars,” said Comptroller Mumpower. “This is not an easy standard to meet, and these counties should be proud of the systems they have in place to protect public resources.”
Several counties have demonstrated sustained performance. Cannon and Sevier counties have received four consecutive clean audits. Loudon, Robertson, and Stewart counties have each received three clean reports in a row. Putnam and Unicoi counties have earned two consecutive clean audits.
Audit results statewide also show continued improvement. In fiscal year 2024, the 91 counties audited by the Comptroller’s Office reported a total of 260 findings, an average of 2.86 findings per county. In fiscal year 2025, the number of audit findings decreased to 248, with an average of 2.73 findings per county.
Hattie Mae’s Southern Style Kitchen opening July 4 in former Greyhound Station
The historic former Greyhound bus station downtown Jackson Tennessee is getting a major injection of flavor and life. Renovation crews are officially at work transforming the iconic building into Hattie Mae’s Southern Style Kitchen, a new Southern comfort food destination set to open for business over the Fourth of July weekend.
Owner Aaron Newton promises an interior makeover that honors the building’s mid-century roots while introducing a modern, upbeat atmosphere. Guests can look forward to a beautiful indoor dining space, a fully-stocked bar serving up signature drinks, decadent deserts, and a spacious outdoor patio perfect for summer lounging.
Hattie Mae’s is aiming to strike the perfect balance between slow cooked flavor and fast paced downtown life. The menu will lean heavily into hearty, expertly seasoned Southern staples, ranging from elevated comfort dishes like oxtails, lamb chops, and grits to massive steaks and burgers.
For the downtown lunch crowd, the restaurant’s biggest game-changer might be its Express Lane.
Fast Food, Upgraded: Hattie Mae’s Express Lane guarantees a hot, high-quality, chef-driven Southern lunch in under 10 minutes, catering perfectly to local professionals on a tight schedule.
With renovations currently in full swing, the countdown is officially on. Whether you are looking for a quick, delicious weekday lunch, a relaxed dinner on the patio, or a late-night cocktail at the bar, Hattie Mae’s is shaping up to be the explosive hit of the holiday weekend.
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