Bank of America brings on president of Knoxville

Bank of America has named Josh Barnes president of its Knoxville, Tennessee market, succeeding Terry L. Cline, who retired earlier this year, according to a press release.

In his new role, Barnes will lead local growth initiatives, drive collaboration across the company's eight lines of business,and connect clients and communities to the bank's resources. He will also continue as Consumer Investment Market Leader for Bank of America and Merrill across Nashville, Chattanooga and Knoxville.

"Josh's established leadership and experience will ensure we're delivering on our responsible growth strategy to deepen relationships with clients, the community and teammates," Brian Moynihan, chair and CEO of Bank of America, said in the release.

Barnes joined Bank of America in 2012 and has held positions in consumer banking, small business, merchant services,and wealth management before entering market leadership in 2024.

An East Tennessee native, Barnes attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He holds the Accredited Wealth Management Advisor and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor designations and is active in youth financial education and sports coaching.

Bank of America operates four financial centers and a Merrill office in Knoxville, managing $793 million in local FDIC-insured deposits and $3.9 billion in Merrill client balances as of mid-2026.