Mountain Commerce Bancorp Shareholders Approve Merger with Home Bancshares

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Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Mountain Commerce Bank, announced that its shareholders have voted in favor of the company's proposed merger with Home Bancshares, Inc. The merger is expected to close in the early second quarter of 2026, pending the satisfaction of remaining closing conditions.

Why it matters

The merger will allow Mountain Commerce Bank, a community bank serving Middle and East Tennessee, to join the larger Home Bancshares network, potentially expanding its reach and resources while maintaining its local focus.

The details

Mountain Commerce Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for Mountain Commerce Bank, a state-chartered financial institution headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee. The bank has served the region for over a century and focuses on small and medium-sized businesses, professionals, and affluent individuals. Under the merger agreement, Mountain Commerce Bancorp will become a subsidiary of Home Bancshares, Inc.

• The Mountain Commerce Bancorp shareholders voted in favor of the merger on March 13, 2026.
• The merger is expected to close in the early second quarter of 2026.

What’s next

The merger is expected to close in the early second quarter of 2026, pending the satisfaction of the remaining closing conditions contained in the merger agreement.