The pre-Christmas tornado outbreak that ravaged our neighboring communities in Mississippi and Tennessee inevitably brought back memories of April 27, 2011 and the storms that changed the lives of so many in Franklin, Lawrence and Limestone Counties.  In the midst of the devastation, events like these tend to bring out the best in so many folks.

You know when you call Bank Independent's Customer Service team you're greeted with a kind and friendly, "Welcome home to Bank Independent.  How may I direct your call?" That lovely voice you hear is our Switchboard Operator Elizabeth.  She's been part of our team for many years (I'm not sure that she'd want me to tell you just HOW MANY years...). Elizabeth is a great supporter of our Toy Share drive.  

We know that it's football season and tailgating is top of mind, but this blog is not about THAT kind of chip and dip (although we'd welcome your best recipes for spicy buffalo chicken dip...).

If you're anything like me, when your HR department sends out information on the annual United Way campaign, you dutifully fill out your three-part form, turn it in before the deadline, and go on about your day.  After all, since donations are spread across an entire year of pay periods, it's one of those things you just set and forget.