Josh Barnes Appointed President of Bank of America's Knoxville Market
Bank of America has appointed Josh Barnes as the new president for its Knoxville market, effective October 28, 2026. Barnes succeeds Terry L. Cline, who retired earlier this year. In his new capacity, Barnes will oversee local market strategy and drive collaboration across the firm's eight lines of business to expand market share in the region. Barnes, a veteran of the company since 2012, will maintain his current role as Consumer Investment Market Leader for Merrill, covering Nashville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville. His leadership comes at a time when Bank of America maintains a significant footprint in the area, managing approximately $3.9 billion in Merrill client balances and providing extensive commercial and residential lending services.
