Business

Bringing a century of service to Farragut

With more than a century’s tradition behind it, First Century Bank has made Farragut its home at 130 Concord Road.

“I love it,” FCB community outreach manager Shanna Browning said about the new location. “I think it’s exciting for us as a bank. I love being able to expand.

“Our soft opening was Monday, April 6,” Browning said. “At some point, we’ll do a grand opening with a ribbon cutting.”

Browning grew up in Knoxville, so “for us to continue to be present in the Knoxville area but also go a little further west for us is great,” she added. “I love that we’re growing and expanding, and I think [Farragut is] a great market for us to be in.”

Browning said FCB president/CEO Rob Barger started looking at growing areas in which to expand. With its Farragut location, now it has 10 branches: Market Street in downtown Knoxville, Northshore Drive, Emory Road in Powell, Maryville, Sneedville in Hancock County, Harrogate, New Tazewell, its main branch in Tazewell and in Maynardville in Union County.

“We just felt like that area in Farragut is really growing, and we just wanted to be part of that growing community,” she said.

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Farragut Culver’s franchise owner opens new restaurant

With locations in Cedar Bluff, two in Murfreesboro and Alcoa, Culver’s owner Ron Dresen of Farragut expanded his restaurant franchise into Powell, opening that location at 112 W. Emory Road, Monday, March 23.

“We’re excited to open and begin welcoming guests through our doors with the warm hospitality Culver’s is known for,” franchise owner Ron Dresen said. “When Powell and North Knoxville residents are looking for handcrafted meals cooked to order and tasty frozen treats, we’ll be ready to serve them.

“I’ve been trying to get into Powell since I opened in [Cedar Bluff] Knoxville, and I opened in Knoxville in 2017,” he said. “It’s been a chore. We’re excited though.”

At the ribbon cutting on March 23, the Dresens welcomed the franchise’s founder, Craig Culver, CEO/COO/vice president of operations. Known for its ButterBurgers and frozen yogurt, Culver’s originated in Sauk City, Wisconsin, serving fast-casual food cooked to order.

“Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard is handcrafted in small batches in-restaurant throughout the day and gets

its legendary creamy decadence from high-quality, fresh Wisconsin dairy,” a press release stated. “Guests can customize their frozen treats with more than 30 mix-ins and toppings.”

Other guest favorites include chicken sandwiches and fresh garden salads. Side options include crinkle cut fries and Wisconsin cheese curds. Kids’ meals are also available.

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