Instructions for the establishment of a branch, relocation of a branch or main office

• Institutions applying to establish a branch, relocate a branch or a main office, should submit the application information required by the appropriate federal regulatory agency to the Department via email to the contacts listed below. The Department accepts the federal application in lieu of our own.
• A branch application fee of $300 is required and can be paid via ACH. Please contact the Department at the email addresses below for ACH instructions.
• There is no public notice requirement.
  

Any questions related to the above, or to ask general questions regarding notice or application processes please contact:  

Debra Grissom
Chief Administrator for Applications
Bank Division
Debra.Grissom@tn.gov
615/870-7656 or 615/741-5018

William Cook
Program Administrator for Applications
Bank Division
William.Cook@tn.gov
615/934-1891

For your convenience, the Department has established a secure upload center for submission of confidential documentation to the Department if you prefer not to submit sensitive or confidential information to the Department via e-mail or e-mail attachment.  Link to Secure Upload:  Secure Upload