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CedarStone Bank proudly presented An Evening with Phil Ponder. Phil shared stories about his work, art and the stories behind each piece. His talents have graced many a building and homes since 1979. Phil Ponder, resident of Hermitage in Davidson County, has painted historic structures in Middle Tennessee. He is best known for his limited edition prints of skylines and famous buildings. His unique style is accomplished through a combination of pen and ink/watercolor techniques emphasizing great detail and warmth of color. He also has a new book that represents a collection of his art and 11th Nashville Skyline will launch the week before this event and both will be on sale at the event.

Phil he has selected 4 charities to receive the ticket proceeds. Ticket Sales were split evenly between Fiddler's Grove, New Leash On Life, Second Harvest and Books From Birth.

Community banking is about knowing your banker and feeling welcome to drop in anytime. Our engaged staff is connected to the community and here for our customers. #SimplyBetterBanking ?

Bob McDonald introduces a series of videos brought to you by CedarStone Bank. It's very important to us that we remain active and supportive in our community. This pandemic has required that business and individuals change how they are do things; and we've certainly done that here at CedarStone Bank. In the following videos you will be hearing from Melynda Bounds (Lebanon, TN), Nate Burden (Mt. Juliet, TN), Robert McDonald (Nashville, TN), Mike Dixon (Chief Credit Officer) & Cindy Harel (Mortgage Loan Officer). They are all excited to be coming to you. We feel like this is a good way to stay active and involved with you, and we hope you enjoy them.

We are excited to be partnering with Local Community Banks and the Lebanon/Wilson County Chamber of Commerce​, Mt. Juliet Chamber of Commerce​ and Watertown & East Wilson Chamber of Commerce​, to bring you TennCommUNITY! ❤️ #WilsonCounty

"A new campaign uniting Wilson County’s chambers of commerce and community banks has hopes of boosting commerce and support for local merchants as many area businesses fight to survive the impact of continued coronavirus outbreaks."

Read more at The Wilson Post.

CedarStone Bank is hosting a Drive-Thru Community Shred Day event again this year. Please feel free to come by our Lebanon Main Office on Saturday, September 26th from 9 am – 12 pm to have any sensitive information shredded securely onsite. https://www.facebook.com/events/313776003092525/

CedarStone Bank will be hosting a community shred day event ??️? . Please feel free to come by our Lebanon Main Office ? on Saturday, October 5th from 9 am – 12 pm to have any sensitive information shredded securely onsite.

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On Wednesday, May 15, Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage hosted its 119th annual Spring Outing. The event is a wonderful tradition and opportunity to visit the grounds of The Hermitage. Light lunch and champagne were served to the guests in attendance. This year’s keynote speaker was Christine Todd Whitman, former Governor of New Jersey and former head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under former President George W. Bush.

Bob McDonald, President & CEO of CedarStone Bank, Regent of The Andrew Jackson Foundation and Master of Ceremonies for the luncheon remarked, “We had over 350 people in attendance whose support enables us to accomplish our goals of preserving the legacy of Andrew Jackson, our country’s 7th President and Battle of New Orleans war hero.”

Pictured from right is CedarStone Bank President & CEO Bob McDonald, Former Governor Christine Todd Whitman, & Mrs. Susan McDonald.

Congratulations to Derek Southworth of Lebanon High School!

Cedarstone Bank has been proud to co-sponsor the Wilson County Teacher of the Year celebration and to support education in Wilson County. Derek Southworth, an 11th grade U.S. history teacher at Lebanon High School, was recognized alongside 28 of his colleagues for their excellence in teaching. Congratulations to all involved!

On Friday, March 15, 2019, Andrew Jackson’s The Hermitage celebrated Andrew Jackson’s 252nd birthday including a wreath-laying ceremony at Jackson’s tomb and a two-day War of 1812 military encampment of the grounds of the home of the nation’s 7th president. The wreath laying was led by Master of Ceremonies Bob McDonald, President & CEO of CedarStone Bank, who serves as Regent of The Andrew Jackson Foundation. McDonald remarked, 

“All the events were very educational, interesting and enjoyable. The wreath laying ceremony is always special as we remember Andrew Jackson and his contributions to our great nation and state.”

Keynote speakers Maj. Gen. Jeffrey H. Holmes and Judge Andrew Jackson VI assisted with the wreath-laying ceremony at Jackson’s tomb. Jackson VI pointed out Andrew Jackson’s long list of credentials of being a lawyer, judge, working in the District Attorney’s office, being a congressman, senator, governor, general and finally the 7th President of the United States.