The Trust Company of Tennessee

02/25/2026

Meet our interns!

The Trust Company of Tennessee is always eager to employ the brightest and best interns to assist us in meeting our clients’ goals. We’re having a great time working with these four interns on meaningful projects.

Casey Lenihan, Marketing Intern
Casey is from Connecticut and is a senior at the University of Tennessee majoring in marketing and sales. Reporting to Joanna Gager, she assists with our communication efforts, analyzes departmental data, and supports internal and external event planning.

Ella Mahboubi, Human Resources Intern
Ella is from San Diego, California, and is a senior at the University of Tennessee majoring in Human Resource Management. Reporting to Ashley Bearden, she assists with recruiting and interviewing, as well as enrolling new employees in our generous benefits program.

Kristen Hood, Investment Analyst Intern
Kristen is from Maryville, Tennessee, and is a senior Honors Finance student at the University of Tennessee. Reporting to Miranda Carr, she supports the Investment Department by understanding our investment solutions, researching markets and managers, and providing analysis to help our clients reach their goals.

Gavin Wride, Law Clerk
Gavin is from Provo, Utah, and is a J.D. Candidate at the University of Tennessee College of Law. Reporting to Kathryn Waddell, he works on interpreting trust instruments, conducts trust related legal research, and provides invaluable general legal support.

02/10/2026

The Trust Company of Tennessee not only manages retirement plans for 200+ companies, but we also administer a competitive 401(k) program for our own amazing employees. We offer a generous match, and then we watch the money grow together! It’s a great perk of working at The Trust Company. This year, we celebrated “401(k) Day” with an internal party on Feb. 9.

01/06/2026

Our personal trust department is stacked with expertise, and the team supports clients across all stages – from determining the needs that align with goals to administration and beyond. Read our spotlight article to learn more about the personal trust department.

Trusts can be invaluable tools that offer significant benefits and an array of financial solutions, especially for those who have substantial assets or complex family situations. The Trust Company of Tennessee’s personal trust department is stacked with expertise, and the team supports clients acr...

12/29/2025

When it comes to trusts, it’s important to choose the right experts to help you select the best tools, setup and administration to achieve your goals. This article by Vice President of Personal Trust Kassandra Richardson, CTFA, CRC®, covers a variety of ways to make a trust work for you.

Trusts mean different things to different people and can be used to accomplish a variety of different goals. To establish a trust, the person creating the trust, the grantor, names someone to manage assets, the trustee, on behalf of individuals and/or charities, the beneficiaries, in accordance with...

12/22/2025

President Daniel Carter sends warm holiday wishes to you and your family and talks about the importance of prioritizing the great clients and team members with whom we work every day. It’s clear that we’re on the right track in putting people first as we fulfill our commitments and help reach client and business goals.

I send warm wishes to you and your family this holiday season. Amid all of the busyness that comes this time of year, I hope that you may find peace and joy as we anticipate the new year. A primary focus as a leader of The Trust Company of Tennessee is to continuously assess if we’re doing all we ...

12/18/2025

Keep up with the latest news from The Trust Company of Tennessee. President Daniel Carter shares about prioritizing people; Vice President of Personal Trust Kassandra Richardson, CTFA, CRC®, explores the benefits of trusts; and we celebrate our growing team and community recognition.

In the latest news from The Trust Company of Tennessee, President Daniel Carter sends holiday wishes; Vice President of Personal Trust Kassandra Richardson shares the value of trusts; we shine the spotlight on our Personal Trust department, and we celebrate team and team member accomplishments.

12/15/2025

Talking about money as a family isn’t always easy, but it’s one of the most important ways to bring clarity, confidence and peace of mind to the people you love most.

In her latest article for Business Trend, Tracey Smith, relationship manager in our Chattanooga office, shares why these conversations matter and offers practical, age-appropriate ways to begin them.

Family finances shape nearly all of life’s most significant moments, yet they remain one of the least-discussed topics in many households. In her newest article for Business Trend by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce, Tracey Smith, relationship manager in our Chattanooga office, explores wh...

11/07/2025

The Trust Company of Tennessee values work AND play!

Matt Zaczyk and Jacob Lorino, both associate relationship managers on our team, teamed up this week and won the West Young Professionals regional round robin pickleball tournament.

11/05/2025

We’re proud to announce that our team members raised nearly $143,000 in pledges and gifts for United Way of Greater Knoxville during our annual internal campaign in October. Our Knoxville team enjoyed a garage sale, bake sale and a raffle while making pledges for donations.

UWGK supported or served 655,482 members of our community last year.

Pictured from our campaign kickoff are Daniel Carter, president of The Trust Company of Tennessee; CEO Natalie Stair and Director of Social Services Amy Moden, YWCA Knoxville & the Tennessee Valley; Sharon Pryse, CEO and founder of The Trust Company of Tennessee; Chrystal Armstrong Brown, president and CEO of UWGK; and Greg Gheen, UWGK campaign co-chair.

11/03/2025

We appreciate the confidence of clients, friends and Cityview Magazine readers for ranking The Trust Company of Tennessee as best in Financial Planning and top Wealth Planner in the 2025 Best of the Best poll.

We help individuals, families, business owners and nonprofits make better financial decisions through wealth management, corporate retirement, personal trust and nonprofit investing services. To start a conversation, visit https://thetrust.com/live-confidently.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from The Trust Company of Tennessee!

Our team celebrated one day early with a costume contest, mulled cider and spooky trivia. It was fun!