Knoxville, Tenn. — Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have selected SmartBank for the 2026 Fortune Best Medium Workplaces™ List. While SmartBank was previously recognized on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance list, this marks the company’s first appearance on the Best Medium
Workplaces list, coming in at No. 37. Earning a spot means that SmartBank is one of the best companies to work for in the country.
To determine the Best Medium Workplaces list, Great Place To Work analyzed the survey responses of more than 240,000 employees from Great Place To Work
Certified™ companies with between 100 and 999 U.S. employees.
“At SmartBank, our people are the difference makers,” said Billy Carroll, SmartBank President and CEO. “We are proud of the culture our associates have created, one built on teamwork, service, and a shared commitment to excellence. This recognition belongs to the associates who help make SmartBank such a special place to work.”
“A thriving workplace doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built through trust, listening, and a shared commitment to helping people grow,” said Becca Boyd, SmartBank Chief People Officer. “I’m proud of the culture our associates have built together. We strive to create an environment where people feel valued, supported, and able to bring their best self to work each day. This recognition is a reflection of our associates and what’s possible when people genuinely care about one another and the work we do together.”
The Best Medium Workplaces list is highly competitive. Great Place To Work, the global authority on workplace culture, determines its lists using its proprietary platform to evaluate and certify thousands of organizations in America’s largest ongoing annual workforce study, based on over 1.3 million survey responses and data from companies representing more than 7.3 million employees this year alone. Survey responses reflect a comprehensive picture of the workplace experience.
Companies earned their spot by offering the most generous, caring, and innovative cultures to the largest possible number of employees in the organization, regardless of job role, work status, or any other demographic identifier.
“For small- and medium-sized companies, leadership can make the difference between double-digit revenue growth and a flatlining business,” says Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place To Work. “Being recognized for high-trust leadership is a powerful predictor of future success, regardless of the market.”
SmartBank’s recognition on this year’s Medium Workplaces list follows its inclusion on the Best Places to Work in Financial Services & Insurance list last year and marks the company’s third consecutive year of Great Place To Work® certification. This consistent achievement reflects the organization’s ongoing commitment to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace environment, where associates’ contributions are valued and celebrated.
About SmartBank
Founded in 2007, SmartBank is a fullservice commercial bank providing banking, investment, and mortgage financial services, with 42 financial centers spanning Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida, as well as loan production offices in Columbus, Georgia, and Brentwood, Tennessee. Recruiting the best people, delivering exceptional client service, strategic expansion, and a disciplined approach to lending have contributed to SmartBank’s success. For more information on SmartBank, visit www.smartbank.com.
About the Fortune Best Medium Workplaces List
Great Place To Work selected the Fortune Best Medium Workplaces List by surveying companies employing 7.3 million people in the U.S., with 1.3 million confidential
responses received. Of those, more than 240,000 responses were received from employees at companies eligible for the Best Medium Workplaces list and this ranking
is based on that feedback. Company scores are derived from 60 employee experience questions within the Great Place To Work Trust Index™ Survey. Read the full
methodology.
About Great Place To Work
As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work, a UKG company, brings 30 years of groundbreaking research and data to help every place become a great place to work for all. Its proprietary platform and Great Place To Work Model help companies evaluate the experience of every employee, with exemplary workplaces becoming Great Place To Work Certified and receiving recognition on a coveted Best Workplaces list.
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About Fortune Media
Fortune is a global multi-platform media company built on a legacy of trusted, award-winning reporting and information for those who want to make business better.
Independently owned, Fortune tells the stories of the world’s biggest companies and their leaders as well as a new generation of innovators who are moving business
forward. Digitally and in print, Fortune measures corporate performance through rigorous benchmarks, and holds companies accountable, in regions around the world.
Its iconic rankings include Fortune 500, Fortune Global 500, Most Powerful Women, and World’s Most Admired Companies. Fortune builds world-class communities by
convening industry thought leaders for exclusive summits and conferences, including the Fortune Global Forum, Fortune Brainstorm Tech, and Fortune Most Powerful
Women. For more information, visit fortune.com.
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