Local businessman and Coffee County High School alum Bud Riddle has been named Board Chair at Coffee County Bank.

Riddle fills the role following the passing of late Board Chair Ed Henley in November. Like Henley, Riddle is one of Coffee County Bank’s original founders. Riddle most recently served as board secretary, a role he had held since the bank’s beginning in 1975.

“I’m proud to step into this role as Board Chair at an organization which has meant so much to me and to the Coffee and Warren County communities for the last 50 years,” Riddle said. “I’ve been fortunate to serve on this board with dedicated, local leaders since we created the bank in 1975. Going forward, this board and leadership team will continue to focus on running the kind of community bank our customers expect and deserve.”

A successful businessman across industries – including the concrete, rock and trucking industry, as well as part owner of Murfreesboro Funeral Home, among others – Riddle also has a strong background in community bank leadership thanks to his tenure on the board. Riddle emphasized friendly, local bankers making local decisions is the hallmark of strong community banking.

“We know Coffee County and Warren County because we live, work and run businesses in these communities,” he said. “More than ever, it’s important people have access to local capital and banking services, and folks will always find those things at Coffee County Bank.”

Carter Sain, CEO at Coffee County Bank, said as a founding member and 50-year director, Riddle is an important link to the bank’s heritage and a key to its future.

“Not many banks continue to be led by their founders 50 years into existence,” Sain said. “Bud’s commitment to this role and our bank speaks volumes about who we are: true believers in what Coffee County Bank stands for and the things we offer our customers and our community.”

Riddle takes over as Chair as Coffee County Bank enters its golden anniversary year, celebrating 50 years in business in 2025. Started with one location and $1.1 million in capital, the bank has grown today to four locations and $387 million in total assets.

To find out more about Coffee County Bank, visit www.coffee.bank.

About Bud Riddle

James “Bud” Riddle is one of the founding board members of Coffee County Bank, serving as chair of the board of directors since Jan. 2025. Riddle has been in the concrete, rock and trucking business since 1970. He demonstrated his strong work ethic at a very young age, while helping his father and uncle at Riddle Trucking.

Other business interests include farming and subdivision development. Riddle is also a co-founder and active member of the Sportsman & Businessman’s Charitable Organization that helps less fortunate families in the Coffee County and surrounding areas.

He is an owner of the Murfreesboro Funeral Home and has enjoyed success with additional business and real estate ventures. Riddle is a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manchester. He is very active in the business industry in Manchester and surrounding counties and has played an important role in the area business industry and land development.

When he isn’t working at the office or on the farm, you might find Riddle at an MTSU ball game, cheering on the Blue Raiders. He and his wife, Pam, have been married for 56 years. They have three children: Allison, Amy and Brad. They love to spend time with their eight grandchildren, Jack, Luke, and Ansley Beachboard; Harrison, James, and Mac Ayer; and Karsyn and Clay Riddle.

Riddle is a graduate of Coffee County Central High School, Class of 1965. He went on to graduate from Middle Tennessee State University in 1969 with a bachelor’s degree in business science. He became owner of Riddle Trucking in 1975.

About Coffee County Bank

Celebrating 50 years serving middle Tennessee, Coffee County Bank is a premier provider of local, community retail and business banking since 1975. Headquartered in Manchester, Tenn., Coffee County Bank operates four full-service branch offices in: Manchester, Hillsboro Blvd; Manchester, Murfreesboro Highway; Tullahoma; and most recently, a brand-new Coffee Bank & Trust, a division of Coffee County Bank, branch in McMinnville. Coffee County Bank and Coffee Bank & Trust operate as equal sister brands under the leadership of Coffee County Bank’s local executive team and board of directors. Coffee County Bank offers a full line of both retail and business banking deposit and loan products, as well as online and mobile banking tools. Find out more online at www.coffeecobank.com.

Coffee County Bank is a member of FDIC and an equal housing lender.