Cadence Bank

Cadence Bank, originally established as The Bank of Tupelo in 1876, has undergone significant transformations throughout its history. The institution has been a part of various mergers and acquisitions, leading to its growth in the southeastern United States. In 1966, it changed its name to Bank of Mississippi, which was later rebranded as BancorpSouth Bank in 1997. This period saw numerous acquisitions, including First Federal Bank for Savings in Starkville, Mississippi, and Merchants Bank in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Over the years, Cadence Bank expanded its footprint by acquiring multiple banks across Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Alabama. In 2021, a significant milestone was reached when Cadence Bank (the existing name prior) acquired Cadence Bank, N.A. located in Atlanta, Georgia, which led to the institution adopting a unified name: Cadence Bank. Today, it operates from its main office in Tupelo, Mississippi, offering a range of financial services.

Below is a list of some important events in banks history, including mergers and acquisitions.

1876-03-01Institution established. Original name: The Bank of Tupelo.

1966-09-19Changed Institution Name to Bank of Mississippi.

1971-08-12Acquired The Bank of Houston in Houston, MS.

1973-07-26Acquired The Bank of West Point in West Point, MS.

1973-10-24Acquired Bank of Olive Branch in Olive Branch, MS.

1974-06-29Acquired Grenada Trust and Banking Company in Grenada, MS.

1979-01-02Main Office moved to Spring And Troy Streets, Tupelo, MS 38801.

1980-05-12Acquired Security Bank of Hernando in Hernando, MS.

1982-04-15Acquired Monroe Banking and Trust Company in Aberdeen, MS.

1987-01-01Acquired First Mississippi National Bank in Hattiesburg, MS.

1987-04-22Acquired Bank of North Mississippi in Oakland, MS.

1987-05-28Acquired The American Bank in Vicksburg, MS.

1994-04-15Acquired Security Federal Savings and Loan Association in Jackson, MS as part of a government assisted merger.

1995-08-01Acquired First Federal Bank for Savings in Starkville, MS.

1996-12-16Acquired Laurel Federal Savings and Loan Association in Laurel, MS.

1997-03-03Acquired Iuka Guaranty Bank in Iuka, MS.

1997-06-20Changed Institution Name to BancorpSouth Bank.

1997-06-20Acquired Volunteer Bank in Jackson, TN.

1998-10-30Acquired Highland Bank in Birmingham, AL.

1998-10-30Acquired First Community Bank of The South in Fort Deposit, AL.

1998-12-04Acquired Merchants Bank in Vicksburg, MS.

1998-12-31Acquired The First National Bank of Opelika in Opelika, AL.

1999-02-27Acquired The Home Bank in Guntersville, AL.

2000-09-01Acquired The Bank of North Arkansas in Melbourne, AR.

2000-09-01Acquired First National Bank of Magnolia in Magnolia, AR.

2000-09-01Acquired First Republic Bank in Monroe, LA.

2000-09-01Acquired FirstBank in Texarkana, TX.

2000-09-01Acquired The Citizens National Bank of Hope in Hope, AR.

2000-09-01Acquired The City National Bank of Fort Smith in Fort Smith, AR.

2000-09-01Acquired The First National Bank of El Dorado in El Dorado, AR.

2000-09-01Acquired Merchants and Planters Bank, National Association in Camden, AR.

2000-09-01Acquired City Bank & Trust of Shreveport, Louisiana in Shreveport, LA.

2000-09-01Acquired Fredonia State Bank in Nacogdoches, TX.

2000-09-01Acquired First United Bank in Stuttgart, AR.

2000-09-01Acquired First United Trust Company, National Association in El Dorado, AR.

2000-10-31Acquired First Federal Savings and Loan Association in Texarkana, AR.

2002-02-28Acquired Pinnacle Bank in Little Rock, AR.

2004-12-31Acquired Premier Bank of Brentwood in Brentwood, TN.

2004-12-31Acquired The Business Bank in Baton Rouge, LA.

2005-12-01Acquired American State Bank in Jonesboro, AR.

2006-09-01Acquired First Kensington Bank in Tampa, FL.

2007-07-02Acquired The Signature Bank in Springfield, MO.

2015-04-16Main Office moved to 1 Mississippi Plz, Tupelo, MS 38804.

2018-01-15Acquired Ouachita Independent Bank in Monroe, LA.

2018-01-15Acquired First State Bank Central Texas in Austin, TX.

2018-10-01Acquired Icon Bank of Texas, National Association in Houston, TX.

2019-04-01Acquired Grand Bank of Texas in Dallas, TX.

2019-04-01Acquired Merchants Bank in Jackson, AL.

2019-09-01Acquired Summit Bank, National Association in Panama City, FL.

2019-09-01Acquired Texas Star Bank in Van Alstyne, TX.

2020-01-01Acquired Texas First State Bank in Riesel, TX.

2021-05-01Acquired Fnb Bank (2824) in Scottsboro, AL.

2021-05-01Acquired National United in Gatesville, TX.

2021-10-29Changed Institution Name to Cadence Bank.

2021-10-29Acquired Cadence Bank, N.a. in Atlanta, GA.