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FirstBank founder, philanthropist Jim Ayers passes away

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PARSONS, Tenn. — It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of James W. “Jim” Ayers, who passed away on April 1, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee after valiantly battling a variety of health issues in recent years. The founder, former executive chair, and CEO of FirstBank and one of Tennessee’s most influential business leaders and philanthropists, Jim Ayers will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Born on November 19, 1943, in Parsons, T…
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Jim Ayers dies at 81

Long-time banker, philanthropist created The Ayers Foundation to aid Tennesseans

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FirstBank founder, philanthropist Jim Ayers passes away

PARSONS, Tenn. — It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of James W. “Jim” Ayers, who passed away on April 1, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee after valiantly battling a variety of health issues in recent years. The founder, former executive chair, and CEO of FirstBank and one of Tennessee’s most influential business leaders and philanthropists, Jim Ayers will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Born on November 19, 1943, in Parsons, T…

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FirstBank founder has died - Knox TN Today

James W. “Jim” Ayers, 81, passed away on April 1, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee. He was the founder, former executive chair and CEO of FirstBank. Born on November 19, 1943, in Parsons, Tennessee, Jim grew up with two siblings and parents who worked hard. His father, Paul, was a farmer who owned a sawmill. His mother, Wilma, operated a flower shop and managed the duplexes the couple owned. A self-described entrepreneur from age 8, Jim’s first job…

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Jim Ayers Leading Banker, Businessman, Philanthropist, Passes Away – The Tennessee Tribune

PARSONS, Tenn – James W. “Jim” Ayers passed away on April 1, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee after valiantly battling a variety of health issues in recent years. The founder, former executive chair, and CEO of FirstBank and one of Tennessee’s most influential business leaders and philanthropists, Jim Ayers will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Born on November 19, 1943, in Parsons, Tennessee, Jim grew up learning the values of honesty, hard …

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