Knoxville – November 03, 2026 -- Bank of America has named Josh Barnes president of its Knoxville market, a franchise with $793 million in FDIC-insured deposits and about $3.9 billion in Merrill client balances. The appointment took effect October 28, 2026.

Barnes succeeds Terry L. Cline, who retired earlier this year

Barnes will lead the bank's local market strategy and coordinate Knoxville activity across its eight lines of business. His mandate is to grow market share by building local connections and deepening and expanding client relationships.