Republic has established new partnerships with
Pilgrimage Festival and Middle Tennessee State University, representing the
Bank’s continued investment in Greater Nashville culture, education and
communities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sep. 8, 2025) – Republic Bank & Trust Company
("Republic" or the “Bank") is proud to announce newly
established partnerships with Pilgrimage Festival and Middle Tennessee State
University (MTSU). Republic’s sponsorship of the 2025 Pilgrimage Festival and partnership
with MTSU, which includes two sponsorship opportunities with the Alumni
Relations Foundation fund and the Jennings A. Jones College of Business, represent
the Bank’s growing investment in culture, education and communities across
Greater Nashville.
“My team and I are
thrilled to announce our new partnerships with the Pilgrimage Festival and MTSU,”
Republic Bank Tennessee Market President Chad Hart said. “We’re committed to strengthening
our local relationships, and we welcome opportunities where we can give back to
Greater Nashville communities by investing in culture, education and more.”
Republic Bank is proud to
be the Exclusive and Official Bank Sponsor of the 2025 Pilgrimage Festival. Attendees
can look forward to experiencing the “Republic Bank VIP Lounge” in the VIP area
and can visit Republic associates at the Bank’s activation tent for a chance to
win VIP upgrades, concession vouchers, promotional items and more.
In partnership with the MTSU
Alumni Relations Foundation Fund, Republic Bank is proud to be the Presenting
Sponsor of MTSU’s Homecoming, and to contribute to the Alumni Legacy
Scholarship. With this year’s theme being “Boro Bound Road Trip,” alumni can
look forward to Republic promotions at the Mixer on Middle Party and Homecoming
Alumni Tailgate Lunch, including a raffle for the Ultimate Tailgating Kit.
As part of Republic’s
partnership with MTSU, the Bank will also sponsor the Jennings A. Jones College
of Business, with naming rights and activations going live in Spring 2026.
“Our mission has always
been focused on helping our clients, associates and communities thrive – and
our Tennessee team is doing just that,” Republic Bank President and CEO Logan
Pichel said. “Giving back to communities is essential to our mission. These new
partnerships are just the beginning of the relationships we’ll build and the investments
we’ll continue to make throughout the Greater Nashville area.”
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About Republic Bank
Republic Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent
company of Republic Bank & Trust Company (the “Bank”). The Bank currently
has 47 banking centers in communities within five metropolitan statistical
areas (“MSAs”) across five states: 22 banking centers located within the
Louisville MSA in Louisville, Prospect, Shelbyville, and Shepherdsville in
Kentucky, and Floyds Knobs, Jeffersonville, and New Albany in Indiana; six
banking centers within the Lexington MSA in Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky;
eight banking centers within the Cincinnati MSA in Cincinnati and West Chester
in Ohio, and Bellevue, Covington, Crestview Hills, and Florence in Kentucky;
seven banking centers within the Tampa MSA in Largo, New Port Richey, St.
Petersburg, Seminole, and Tampa in Florida; and four banking centers within the
Nashville MSA in Franklin, Murfreesboro, Nashville and Spring Hill, Tennessee.
In addition, Republic Bank Finance has one loan production office in St. Louis,
Missouri. The Bank offers online banking at www.republicbank.com. The Company is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky,
and as of June 30, 2025, had approximately $7.0 billion in total assets. The
Company’s Class A Common Stock is listed under the symbol “RBCAA” on the NASDAQ
Global Select Market.
Source: Republic Bancorp, Inc.
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