Category: People’s Bank & Trust Co

In 1927, the old People’s Bank building and all its fixtures were up for auction. The next mention of the building’s use was as City Hall in 1934. Elections were held there for mayor and alderman in October of that year.⁣⁣ In July of 1936, a large fire started in David Bingham’s cafe next door…

By the turn of the century, Bell Buckle’s population was up to around 665. Its location on the Nashville Chattanooga Railroad positioned it to be one of the largest shipping locations for livestock in the area. With the Bank of Bell Buckle having been successful for 22 years, it was decided that a second bank…