Friends of Two Rivers adds Wilson Bank & Trust as banking and heritage partner

By AI, Created 9:57 AM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Friends of Two Rivers named Wilson Bank & Trust as its new Banking Partner and Heritage Partner on May 6, 2026, as the preservation group expands its work across Middle Tennessee historic sites. The deal arrives after Two Rivers Mansion’s 2025 reopening and ahead of a packed 2026 events calendar and a planned cultural and educational center.

Why it matters: - The partnership adds financial support for preserving Two Rivers Mansion, the 1802 House and Stone Hall. - Friends of Two Rivers is expanding beyond a single property and is building a broader preservation and programming platform in Nashville and Hermitage. - The group’s next phase includes more public events and a planned 250-person cultural and educational center.

What happened: - Friends of Two Rivers announced Wilson Bank & Trust as its new Banking Partner and Heritage Partner on May 6, 2026. - The announcement said the relationship supports the nonprofit’s preservation mission in Middle Tennessee. - Jeff Syracuse, president of Friends of Two Rivers, thanked Wilson Bank & Trust for supporting restoration, preservation and protection efforts at Two Rivers Mansion, the 1802 House and Stone Hall. - Brendan Holloway, AVP-office manager of Wilson Bank & Trust’s Hermitage office, said the partnership reflects the bank’s focus on community involvement.

The details: - Two Rivers Mansion reopened to the public in August 2025 after a $4.5 million exterior restoration. - The Tradesmen Group led the project in partnership with Metro Parks after nearly two years of work. - The restoration repaired the exterior, roof, front porch and overall structure of the 1859 Italianate home. - An estimated 400 guests attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony. - Friends of Two Rivers dropped “Mansion” from its name to reflect a wider historic and cultural preservation mission. - The organization added Stone Hall, a 1918 property in Hermitage, to its portfolio alongside Two Rivers Mansion and the 1802 House. - Full design and construction documents are in place for a planned Two Rivers Cultural & Educational Center. - The proposed center would be a 250-person event space behind the mansion. - The design is intended to resemble a carriage house and complement the historic site architecturally. - The center is planned for expanded educational programming and events. - The organization’s website for tickets, membership and event details is more information. - Wilson Bank & Trust was founded in 1987. - Wilson Bank & Trust operates 32 offices in ten counties. - Wilson Bank & Trust says it is a full-service community bank and a Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

Between the lines: - The timing suggests Friends of Two Rivers is pairing preservation work with a more durable fundraising and community-engagement model. - The move from a mansion-focused identity to a regional preservation group signals a broader scope and a stronger case for corporate support. - The planned event center points to a strategy that blends historic preservation with revenue-producing programming.

What’s next: - Friends of Two Rivers will continue hosting tours, movies, concerts and special events at Two Rivers Mansion in 2026. - Spirit of Two Rivers Historic Tours run June 1-Oct. 28, 2026, with guided tours Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m. and noon. - Movies at the Mansion: Welcome to Summer features “David” on June 5, 2026, from 5:30-10 p.m. - Music at the Mansion with the Nashville Symphony is set for June 6, 2026, from 6-9:30 p.m. and is free. - Whispers From the Past paranormal investigations run one weekend each month from June through September, from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. - Movies at the Mansion: Back to School features “GOAT” on Aug. 7, 2026, from 5:30-10 p.m. - Music at the Mansion with Timbo & Lonesome Country is set for Aug. 8, 2026, from 6-9:30 p.m. - Music at the Mansion with the Two Rivers Community Orchestra is scheduled for Aug. 30, 2026, from 3-6 p.m. and is free. - Music at the Mansion with The Moonlighters Big Band is set for Sept. 19, 2026, from 6-9:30 p.m. - Movies at the Mansion: Celebrate America’s 250th features “National Treasure” on Sept. 25, 2026, from 5:30-10 p.m. - After Dark Tours run Oct. 16-18, 2026, and allow ghost-hunting equipment.

The bottom line: - Friends of Two Rivers is turning a landmark-preservation effort into a broader civic and cultural platform, with Wilson Bank & Trust now helping underwrite that expansion.