First Century Bank is pleased to announce that Brandon Poore has been promoted to the position of assistant branch manager of the bank's North Knoxville office, located on Emory Road.

Along with his promotion to assistant branch manager, Poore still serves as a loan originator in First Century Bank's mortgage division. In his new role as assistant branch manager, Poore will assist in the operational function of the North Knoxville Office.

Poore is a Claiborne County native and current resident of New Tazewell. He has been with First Century Bank for approximately five years serving in numerous aspects of banking, including customer service and loan origination.

Poore is a graduate of The Southeastern School of Banking (TSSB), conducted by the Tennessee Bankers Association. He is also a graduate of Walters State Community College with an Associate Degree in Business Administration and recently finished his degree in Organizational Management at Tusculum College.

Locally owned and operated since 1899, First Century Bank is a full-service financial institution with offices in Tazewell, New Tazewell, Harrogate, Sneedville, Maynardville, North Knoxville and on Strawberry Plains Pike. First Century Bank also operates an insurance division, Hamilton-Wallace Insurance.

For more information about First Century Bank phone (423) 626-7261 in Tazewell, (865) 947-5485 in the Knoxville area, or visit the bank's website at www.fcbtn.com.