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Opening Doors to Opportunity, Right Here in Tennessee
SouthEast Bank believes our particular focus on investing in education, wellness, and workforce development will help ensure a bright and sustainable future for all of us in Middle and East Tennessee.
Historically, the bank’s donations have exceeded $25 million to support primary, secondary and post-secondary education, including the SouthEast Bank (SEB) Scholars program, and have evolved in direct response to changing needs in the region.

Our Customers’ Votes Count the Most to Us

SouthEast Bank Named Best Bank in Rhea County, Tennessee
SouthEast Bank was voted Best Bank in The Rhea Herald-News’ 2025 Best of the Best Awards, recognizing our Spring City and Dayton operations.

SouthEast Bank Named Best Bank in Athens, Tennessee
SouthEast Bank was voted Best Bank in The Daily Post-Athenian’s 2025 Best of the Best Awards across Meigs and McMinn counties, Tennessee.

SouthEast Bank Named Best in Lenoir City
SouthEast Bank was voted Best Bank in Loudon County in the 2024 Hometown Favorite Awards by The News-Herald.

Cookeville’s Sandy Haile Recognized as Best Bank Teller in Local Awards
Congratulations to SouthEast Bank’s Sandy Haile, recognized as Best Bank Teller by The Herald Citizen’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Decatur’s Brittany Smith Recognized as Best Bank Teller in Local Awards
Join us in congratulating Brittany on her much-deserved recognition next time you stop into our Decatur branch!

Spring City’s Lacey Mosley Named Top Loan Officer in Rhea County
Visit our Spring City branch today to meet Lacey Mosley, branch manager and Rhea County’s top loan officer!
Recent Articles

SouthEast Bank Joins ABA and Banks Across U.S. for #BanksNeverAskThat Campaign
America’s banks join forces in coordinated, industry-wide campaign to protect consumers during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

SouthEast Bank Named Best Bank in Rhea County, Tennessee
SouthEast Bank was voted Best Bank in The Rhea Herald-News' 2025 Best of the Best Awards, recognizing our Spring City and Dayton operations.

Cookeville's Sandy Haile Recognized as Best Bank Teller in Local Awards
Congratulations to SouthEast Bank's Sandy Haile, recognized as Best Bank Teller by The Herald Citizen's 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.

SouthEast Bank Consistently Named Among Best Banks in Cookeville, Tennessee
SouthEast Bank was recognized in 2025 by the local Cookeville community in The Herald Citizen's Readers' Choice Awards.

Good to Know: Julie Ashburn, Cookeville-Willow Ave. Branch Supervisor
Meet the new supervisor of the Willow Ave branch in Cookeville, whose well-rounded banking experience is sure to benefit local customers.

SouthEast Bank Sponsors Financial Literacy Curriculum for Tennessee Schools Through EVERFI
This program impacted 30 high schools in Middle and East Tennessee in 2024-25.

Decatur's Brittany Smith Recognized as Best Bank Teller in Local Awards
Join us in congratulating Brittany on her much-deserved recognition next time you stop into our Decatur branch!

SouthEast Bank Named Best Bank in Athens, Tennessee
SouthEast Bank was voted Best Bank in The Daily Post-Athenian's 2025 Best of the Best Awards across Meigs and McMinn counties, Tennessee.

Good to Know: Lacey Mosley, Spring City Branch Manager
Meet Lacey Mosley, a local favorite among our Spring City community and leader of SouthEast Bank's Spring City branch.