Over my life I have had different experiences where I was so afraid of failing that I hesitated to do something. When I was younger, it was getting out on the dance floor, asking a girl I liked to go out on a date, or standing in front of folks and talking (yes, that is true… Read more »
PVB Kingsport Celebrates 1 Year Anniversary
Kingsport, TN – This month marks the 1-year anniversary of the opening of Powell Valley National Bank’s (PVB, Bank) full-service office in Kingsport! We invite you to celebrate with us September 30 – October 4, here’s how: Stop by the Kingsport office for daily prize drawings and giveaways! Take advantage of a 1.32% APY* 6… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Katrina Get Out Of My Bed!
With the news of Hurricane Dorian, I was reminded of the terrible storm Katrina. A number of years ago, I heard a President of a Bank from New Orleans talk about how his bank “survived” Katrina – at least the passing of the storm – but he knew he was in trouble when he was… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Let’s Get Rid of Air Conditioning
I think we should get rid of air conditioning. Are you with me? Now, I suspect I know the answer to that question (after a hot and humid summer). The question you are thinking (perhaps) is, why would Leton want to get rid of air conditioning? It is all for Castlewood State Park in Missouri (or… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Rise To The Challenge
After a strenuous early afternoon of hanging curtains at the Jonesville Office, I took Tammie (my bride) out for lunch for the work she had done in the office. We were in line at a local restaurant, and there was an older lady ahead of us. As she reached the end of the line to… Read more »
Letters From Leton: What’s In A Name?
Do you remember the first time you saw your name on a nameplate? There it was on your station or desk telling the world who you are. Perhaps it was your first business card sharing where you worked and what you did. If you were like me, a certain pride swelled up inside of you.… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Don’t Kill That Moth!
Wednesday nights I often listen to a show called “The Moth Radio Hour” that features story tellers (I have been trying to learn to come out of shell as a public speaker). On a recent episode, Les Strayhorn told a story regarding going to school in North Carolina as a black man during integration in… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Some Things Are Made To Last!
In a fast paced and ever-changing world, finding something that will last a long time keeps getting harder and harder. I have a good friend, a brother in spirit in fact, William Fields. Some of you have met William as he has attended some events at our Abingdon location. After leaving Washington County to come… Read more »
Letters From Leton: Paying Attention
How many times in your life has someone asked, “Are you Paying Attention?” Maybe it was your Mom giving you instructions for the day or perhaps, that Teacher who caught you day dreaming on the first pretty day of spring. We all have a tendency to let our minds wander – but paying attention (or… Read more »
5 Tips for Back-to-School Savings
As summer comes to a close, the first day of school is quickly approaching. This is an exciting time of new beginnings, but it also brings with it new and sometimes unplanned expenses. In fact, average back-to-school spending is increasing year over year, with record highs expected for 2019. However, there are ways to get… Read more »