Headquartered in Jasper, Tennessee, Tower Community Bank is a state-chartered bank with $375.4M in total assets and $329.3M in deposits as of Q2 2026. It operates 9 offices. Its charter dates back to 1970.
Tower Community Bank has a TellerScore of 70 out of 100 (strong) based on Q2 2026 data — higher than only 43% of its 2,650 banks with $100 million – $1 billion. Among 109 banks headquartered in Tennessee, it ranks 57th. Problem-loan coverage contributes the most (92/100, 4.0%); capital cushion contributes the least (54/100, 10.43%).
TellerScore · Q2 2026
Scorecard
The TellerScore is our own summary of the figures this institution reports publicly; it is not issued or endorsed by any government agency. It is not a prediction, and deposits within insurance limits are protected either way.
9 quarters
Health trend
From Q2 2025 to Q2 2026, the score rose 4 points (66 → 70), mostly because the capital cushion component improved by 9 points.
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| Quarter | TellerScore |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 63 |
| Q3 2024 | 60 |
| Q4 2024 | 60 |
| Q1 2025 | 62 |
| Q2 2025 | 66 |
| Q3 2025 | 67 |
| Q4 2025 | 65 |
| Q1 2026 | 64 |
| Q2 2026 | 70 |
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| Quarter | Tier 1 leverage ratio |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 8.60% |
| Q3 2024 | 8.90% |
| Q4 2024 | 9.26% |
| Q1 2025 | 9.33% |
| Q2 2025 | 9.46% |
| Q3 2025 | 9.72% |
| Q4 2025 | 9.74% |
| Q1 2026 | 9.89% |
| Q2 2026 | 10.43% |
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| Quarter | Noncurrent loans |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 0.34% |
| Q3 2024 | 0.81% |
| Q4 2024 | 0.95% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.62% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.23% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.28% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.26% |
| Q1 2026 | 0.68% |
| Q2 2026 | 0.43% |
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| Quarter | Return on assets |
|---|---|
| Q2 2024 | 1.00% |
| Q3 2024 | 1.01% |
| Q4 2024 | 1.05% |
| Q1 2025 | 0.93% |
| Q2 2025 | 0.96% |
| Q3 2025 | 0.92% |
| Q4 2025 | 0.80% |
| Q1 2026 | 1.13% |
| Q2 2026 | 1.19% |
| Quarter | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | ROA | Loans/deposits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 70 | $375.4M | 10.43% | 0.43% | 1.19% | 85.2% |
| Q1 2026 | 64 | $385.2M | 9.89% | 0.68% | 1.13% | 83.9% |
| Q4 2025 | 65 | $382.4M | 9.74% | 0.26% | 0.80% | 86.1% |
| Q3 2025 | 67 | $384.0M | 9.72% | 0.28% | 0.92% | 83.7% |
| Q2 2025 | 66 | $388.4M | 9.46% | 0.23% | 0.96% | 86.3% |
| Q1 2025 | 62 | $400.7M | 9.33% | 0.62% | 0.93% | 84.7% |
| Q4 2024 | 60 | $387.5M | 9.26% | 0.95% | 1.05% | 87.2% |
| Q3 2024 | 60 | $400.6M | 8.90% | 0.81% | 1.01% | 86.3% |
| Q2 2024 | 63 | $404.5M | 8.60% | 0.34% | 1.00% | 91.4% |
2,650 peers · $100 million – $1 billion
How it compares with peers
Percentile against banks of similar size nationwide (100th = best among peers; for ratios where lower is better, the scale is flipped).
Similar-size banks in Tennessee
| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The First National Bank of OneidaBank Oneida, TN | 82 out of 100, Strong | $367.8M | 11.0% | 0.27% | vs |
| RockPointBank, National AssociationBank Chattanooga, TN | 68 out of 100, Moderate | $384.5M | 12.1% | 0.13% | vs |
| Security Federal Savings Bank of McMinnvilleBank Mcminnville, TN | 80 out of 100, Strong | $386.0M | 11.9% | 0.00% | vs |
| Community BankBank Lexington, TN | 64 out of 100, Moderate | $357.5M | 10.6% | 0.71% | vs |
| Volunteer Federal Savings BankBank Madisonville, TN | 75 out of 100, Strong | $397.1M | 11.2% | 0.34% | vs |
| Citizens Community BankBank Winchester, TN | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $352.6M | 14.6% | 0.38% | vs |
Deposit insurance
Is my money safe at Tower Community Bank?
Yes. Tower Community Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #20100). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
An estimated 25.5% of deposits ($83.9M) are above the $250,000 FDIC insurance limit, close to the peer median of 24%. Insured balances are protected regardless of the score.
The tier 1 leverage ratio is 10.43%, well above the 5% level regulators use as the "well capitalized" benchmark for this measure. Its total risk-based capital ratio is 0.00% (benchmark: 10%).
9 locations
Branches
Tower Community Bank lists 7 offices in 7 cities. Most locations:
- Chattanooga, TN (1)
- Franklin, TN (1)
- Jasper, TN (1)
- Monteagle, TN (1)
- Nolensville, TN (1)
- South Pittsburg, TN (1)
- Whitwell, TN (1)
HMDA 2025
Mortgage lending
In 2025, Tower Community Bank reported 37 home-loan applications under HMDA (LEI 549300IBHFWCA2THLC52): 33 originated ($9,495,000 total), 2 denied, and 2 withdrawn or closed by the applicant. Its denial rate on decided applications was 5.7%, compared with 22.2% for all lenders nationwide.
Denial rates depend heavily on loan type and applicant mix and are not a measure of fairness or of your own odds.
Identity & history
Profile
- Legal name
- Tower Community Bank
- Former names
- Citizens State Bank
- Type
- State-chartered bank
- FDIC certificate #
- 20100
- RSSD ID
- 989730
- Primary regulator
- FDIC
- Holding company
- General Bancshares Inc
- Established
- January 2, 1970
- Headquarters
- 4564 Main St, Jasper, TN 37347
- Website
- www.towercommunitybank.com
- Employees
- 68
Quick answers
Tower Community Bank: common questions
Is Tower Community Bank FDIC insured?
Yes. Tower Community Bank is an FDIC-insured institution (FDIC certificate #20100). Deposits are insured up to $250,000 per depositor, per insured bank, for each account ownership category.
What is Tower Community Bank's TellerScore?
70 out of 100 (Strong), based on its Q2 2026 publicly reported figures. The TellerScore is our own summary and is not issued by any government agency.
Has Tower Community Bank ever failed?
There is no failure record for FDIC certificate #20100 in the FDIC failed bank list.
How many branches does Tower Community Bank have?
9 offices as of the latest FDIC data.
Nearby
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| Institution | Score | Assets | Capital | Problem loans | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Jackson Bank, Inc.Bank Stevenson, AL | 93 out of 100, Very strong | $444.3M | 14.8% | 0.08% | vs |
| Bcbst Employees Credit UnionCredit union Chattanooga, TN | 90 out of 100, Very strong | $8.3M | 25.6% | 0.11% | vs |
| Healthcare Services Credit UnionCredit union Chattanooga, TN | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $26.1M | 15.0% | 0.03% | vs |
| Walker County Educators Federal Credit UnionCredit union Chickamauga, GA | 87 out of 100, Very strong | $15.1M | 24.8% | 0.03% | vs |
| Tennessee Valley Federal Credit UnionCredit union Chattanooga, TN | 84 out of 100, Strong | $3.3B | 14.8% | 0.77% | vs |
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