First Horizon Bank announced that Greg Wilson, executive vice president and Maryville market president, has been promoted to community bank executive overseeing the bank’s community banks across East Tennessee. In this expanded role, Wilson will lead teams serving clients in Maryville, Cookeville, Cleveland, Sevierville, Morristown and Greeneville.
“Greg is a proven leader, and I’m proud to have him on our team. Under his leadership, Maryville has delivered consistently strong results. In his expanded role, he will be outstanding in partnering with our Community Bank Group and will continue advancing our commitment to community, responsible growth, and an outstanding experience for our associates and clients,” said Richard Shaffer, First Horizon Bank East Region President.
With 36 years of experience in banking, Wilson joined First Horizon in 1999 and has held leadership roles focused on client experience, growth and community engagement. He is a graduate of Murray State University and holds a professional degree from the Graduate School of Banking at Louisiana State University.
“I am honored to work alongside our community banks across East Tennessee. Our associates are exceptional, and together we will serve our communities, support our associates and deepen relationships with our clients,” Wilson said.
A longtime Blount County advocate, Wilson has demonstrated a deep commitment to serving his community. He currently serves as chair of the Blount County Economic Development Board and is a member of the Blount Partnership Joint Operating Committee, the Maryville City Foundation board of directors and the Pellissippi State Foundation board of directors.
His previous service includes chairing the Blount Memorial Foundation in 2019, 2020 and 2024; serving on the Blount County Chamber board of directors (2011 chair); the Blount County United Way board of directors (2010 campaign chair); the Blount Partnership Foundation board of directors (2013 chair); the Maryville City School Foundation board of directors; the Blount County chapter of the American Red Cross board of directors; the East Tennessee Development District loan committee (SBA 504 loans); and Leadership Blount, Class of 2000.
Wilson and his wife, Jennifer, live in Maryville and have two daughters, Morgan and Claire.