CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – F&M Bank will soon open its first branch in Nashville, with a full service banking facility in midtown at 1701 West End Ave.

Pending regulatory approval, the branch will be the bank’s 19th full-service facility in middle Tennessee, according to a news release.

“Davidson County is a natural progression in the next phase of our strategic plan,” Sammy Stuard, F&M Bank president/CEO, said in the release.

“Currently with banking and mortgage facilities surrounding the Nashville area, we have built a strong team of individuals providing quality financial service. As we continue to grow our market, expand products and service offerings and support local organizations, we look forward to welcoming customers to this facility,” he said.

F&M is an independent regional bank with assets that have grown to $1.3 billion. In 2020, its mortgage division originated $1.1 billion in loans. F&M Bank operates full-service banking offices in Dickson, Montgomery, Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Stewart, Williamson and Wilson counties in addition to Mortgage Loan offices in Brentwood, Nashville and Murfreesboro.