1890

The doors opened for business on April 1 of 1890 with capital of $50,000.

1917

The bank was housed in rented quarters on Main Street and it was not until 1917 that the property was purchased by the bank.

1929

At the height of the depression, Farmers National Bank remained sound while many banks across the country were closing their doors. Total assets stood at $289,000.

1950

When T.E. Spragens, Sr. took over the bank in 1950 the assets were $3,243,075. Under his leadership, the Board of Directors agreed to a major remodeling of the bank which was the first significant change in the physical appearnace of the bank in its 66-year history.

1966

Total assets had grown to over $6 million! Plans were initiated for construction of a new building which was occupied for the first time in 1966. The beautiful new colonial strucutre was an immediate hit in the community.

1974

In 1973, the bank reported resources of over $10.7 million and it was decided that a branch bank should be built. So it was in 1974 that a branch was added in the Lebanon Trade Center in a newly-built structure compatible with the colonial design of the downtown bank.

1977

In 1977, T. E. "Gene" Spragens, Jr., assumed the presidency

1982

In 1982, young Gene made an offer to purchase controlling interest in the bank, acting as agent for a bank holding company to be formed.

2005

On August 4, 2005, after a long and successful career with the Bank, Gene Spragens passed away unexpectedly. August 22, 2005, the Board of Directors of the Farmers National Bank of Lebanon officially elected George B. Spragens Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer, and President.

2012

December 2, 2012, the bank hosted the grand opening of a newly constructed branch at 2160 Campbellsville Highway in the Wal-Mart shopping center. (The small branch at 760 West Main Street was simultaneously closed.)

2015

In 2015, while celebrating the Bank's 125th anniversary, the lobby of the Main Office was renovated and updated to reflect modern banking needs while staying true to the Bank's traditional roots.

2016

January 1, 2016 Melissa Lee Knight became the bank's tenth president and its first female president.

2020

Total assets are over $110 Million.