The Green Hills Hawks & the Mt. Juliet Golden Bears are competing in a canned food donation drive. The Mt. Juliet Noon Rotary Club is helping out with the event hosted by Jeff Gannon’s State Farm Insurance and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. You can drop off donations at the CedarStone Bank Mt Juliet Branch at 4140 N. Mt. Juliet Rd until October 30th.
It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of our colleague and dear friend, Ken Mattox, who served as Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer.
His leadership and dedication were instrumental in guiding our financial strategies and fostering a culture of excellence within the organization. His contributions will be missed, and we remain committed to honoring his legacy as we move forward.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Ken’s family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.
CedarStone Bank is hosting the 7th Anniversary Drive-Thru Community Shred Day event at the Lebanon Main Office (900 West Main St.). Please feel free to come by Saturday, September 27th from 9 am – 12 pm to have any sensitive information shredded securely onsite. It’s free to everyone in the community, including non-CedarStone Bank customers. See you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/609165262252252/
Time to sign up for Pickle for Pups Pickle Ball Tournament on Saturday, October 4th! Proceeds benefit the Mt Juliet Animal Shelter Volunteer Organization.
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/pickles-for-pups-1
For the 27th consecutive year, Wilson County Motors and CedarStone Bank are proud to honor the exceptional educators of Wilson County. These dedicated teachers invest countless hours into shaping the future, developing innovative teaching methods and philosophies that will continue to positively impact our community for years to come.
Teachers from both public and private schools throughout Wilson County were nominated by their peers as the “Teacher of the Year” at each respective school. On January 3, 2025, a special reception was held to recognize these outstanding educators, with past award winners also in attendance. A distinguished panel of faculty from Cumberland University’s Education Department will review the applications and select the overall winner of the 2025 Wilson County Teacher of the Year. The recipient will be announced at the upcoming awards banquet.
W.P. Bone, III, of Wilson County Motors, shared, “We recognize the profound and lasting impact that teachers have on our children’s lives. It is vital that we acknowledge their unwavering dedication and the tremendous contributions they make to our community. The Teacher of the Year Program is our way of expressing the appreciation they truly deserve.”
Bob McDonald, President and CEO of CedarStone Bank, added, “I often reflect on the invaluable life lessons I learned from my teachers. Their dedication, patience, and hard work are crucial in preparing our future leaders and sustaining a thriving community. It’s an honor to see our incredible teachers celebrated and recognized for their hard work at the banquet.”
The winner will be announced following the keynote address by Dr. Paul Stumb, President of Cumberland University. Each teacher will receive a plaque to commemorate their achievement, and the overall Teacher of the Year will be awarded a personal check for $3,000, along with a $1,000 check for their school.
The 2025 Teacher of the Year Banquet will take place at Cumberland University’s Baird Chapel on Friday, April 4, 2025. The following teachers will be honored at this prestigious event:
Learn more about our Wilson County Teachers of the Year here.
Pictured left to right are Bob McDonald, President & CEO of CedarStone Bank, 2025 Teacher of the Year Nominees, & and W.P. Bone, Owner of Wilson County Motors.
We’re excited about the Fite-Fessenden House fundraiser.
Tickets are available at CedarStone Bank or through the Eventbrite link below.
Money raised supports upkeep and programming at Fite-Fessenden House Museum.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-spring-at-the-fite-fessenden-house-tickets-1267244485369
Wilson County Sheriff Robert Bryan will be the featured “roastee” at the Fourth Annual Kiwanis Club of Lebanon Roast, the club announced.
The Roast is scheduled for Tuesday, April 8 at the Capitol Theatre in Lebanon.
Kiwanis Club member Melynda Bounds will chair this year’s event.
The Roast continues the tradition established by the Lebanon/Wilson County Library, which ran for 30 years. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lebanon/Wilson County community and other local Kiwanis charities.
The Kiwanis Club of Lebanon, a civic organization with a 75-year history, is dedicated to supporting needy children in Lebanon and Wilson County.
Tickets can be purchases at Exit Rocky Top Realty C&D Team in Lebanon as well at CedarStone Bank in Lebanon. For more information contact Wilson Powell at Wilson.Powell@raymondjames.com. Bounds at mbounds@cedarstonebank.com or go to the Kiwanis Club of Lebanon website at www.kiwaniscluboflebanon.com.
All branches are closed Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day.
Join us at Pickles For Pups 🐕🎾🏆 Pickleball Tournament, where players of all skill levels come together to showcase their talents and their love of animals!
https://pickleballbrackets.com/lnkHdlr.aspx?eid=9cefa22b-18e0-4c8a-99f1-10818acce082
CedarStone Bank is hosting the 6th Anniversary Drive-Thru Community Shred Day event at the Lebanon Main Office (900 West Main St.). Please feel free to come by Saturday, September 28th from 9 am – 12 pm to have any sensitive information shredded securely onsite. https://www.facebook.com/events/2253157991717168/