" A locally run bank is a good thing for the community. The community does not want to wake up one day and have all of the banking from out of town. " -Jim Rieniets, InsBank up with demand. And community bankers are not alone on that front. The region's unemployment rates are among the lowest in the country. " It is a lot of pressure, " agrees Wade Peery, chief administrative offi cer at $5 billion-asset FirstBank. " It is a strain to fi nd banking talent. It is so scarce. But we generally do not hire people who have not had experience in Nashville. " He notes that there's no substitute for personal connections and on-the-ground knowledge in community banking. " It is really tough for someone coming from the outside. " Much of the growth in the region is being fueled by young professionals, and that's likely to continue The Ryman Auditorium is a country music landmark. Making dollars and sense for 35 years. Since 1983, Travelers has been the ICBA Preferred Service Provider® for insurance products. And, we're proud to count one-third of all ICBA member banks as customers. Don't let another 35 years go by without enjoying our many benefits. travelers.com © 2019 The Travelers Indemnity Company. One Tower Square, Hartford, CT. All rights reserved. Travelers and the Travelers Umbrella logo are registered trademarks of The Travelers Indemnity Company in the U.S. and other countries. CP-9422 New 1-19http://www.travelers.com