CFSB Breaks Ground on Two New McCracken County Banking Centers, Announces Major New Community Partnership
Community Financial Services Bank (CFSB) celebrated another significant milestone in its commitment to Paducah and McCracken County on Friday, November 6, breaking ground on two new banking centers while bringing community leaders, nonprofit organizations, local businesses, and residents together to celebrate a shared vision for the region's future.
The celebrations began at the future McCracken West Banking Center, located at 5435 Highway 60 West in the Mustang Village development, before continuing to the new McCracken Lone Oak Banking Center at 2470 Lone Oak Road. The two new facilities represent a significant investment in the bank's continued growth and its commitment to providing greater accessibility, convenience, and personalized banking services throughout McCracken County.
"These groundbreakings represent much more than the construction of two new banking centers. They represent our confidence in the future of McCracken County and our commitment to being part of that future," said Jason Jones, CFSB President. "We've spent more than two decades building relationships in this community, and today we're making another significant investment in the people and businesses who call it home. At CFSB, growth has always been about more than expanding our footprint. It's about creating opportunities and ensuring that community banking continues to make a meaningful difference for generations to come."
Creating More Than New Banking Centers
The events marked the next chapter of CFSB's CREATE What Matters Most initiative, first introduced during the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce's Power in Partnership breakfast in May 2026. Inspired by Paducah's internationally recognized identity as a UNESCO Creative City, the campaign celebrates the creativity, collaboration, and community spirit that continue to shape the region.
Throughout Friday's celebration, representatives from local organizations shared how the five elements of CREATE: Impact, Opportunity, Legacy, Community, and Growth, are already making a difference throughout McCracken County.
The program featured Sandra Wilson of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce; Kelly Channell of United Way of Western Kentucky, highlighting community impact and the importance of nonprofit partnerships; Monica Bilak of Sprocket, discussing entrepreneurship and economic opportunity; and student representatives from CFSB's scholarship program and inaugural Academy for Student Leaders in Business, sharing the importance of investing in future generations.
The program also highlighted the role of established local businesses in building strong communities and preserving the character of Lone Oak while embracing new opportunities for growth.
"McCracken County is a community with tremendous potential, and we're proud to be growing right alongside it," said Angela Meyer, CFSB McCracken County Market President. "Our team members live here, work here, and are personally invested in seeing this community succeed. These new banking centers will allow us to build even stronger relationships, serve more families and businesses, and provide the personal, local banking experience that makes CFSB different."
CFSB Announces First-Ever Presenting Sponsorship of AQS QuiltWeek
Adding to the significance of the day, CFSB announced that it will become the first-ever Presenting Sponsor of the American Quilter's Society (AQS) QuiltWeek, further strengthening its commitment to Paducah's creative economy, cultural heritage, and tourism industry.
QuiltWeek has helped establish Paducah as an internationally recognized destination, bringing visitors, artists, and quilting enthusiasts together while supporting the local economy and celebrating the community's rich creative traditions.
The new partnership reflects the spirit behind CREATE What Matters Most, recognizing that meaningful community investment includes supporting the events, organizations, and traditions that make Paducah unique.
As part of Friday's celebration, attendees were also invited to participate in a commemorative quilt project, contributing individual quilt squares to a collaborative piece representing the community and the future being created together.
Building on More Than Two Decades of McCracken County Growth
CFSB's history in McCracken County dates to 2004, when the bank, then known as Bank of Benton, established a temporary full-service location on Park Avenue with four team members. Following its transition to the CFSB name in 2007, the bank established its permanent Park Avenue Banking Center and continued expanding its presence throughout the county.
In 2017, CFSB invested in the revitalization of Paducah's Southside by purchasing and restoring the historic Florence & Hutcheson building on Irvin Cobb Drive, creating the McCracken Southside Banking Center and a community room available to local organizations. In 2021, the bank further expanded its presence in Lone Oak with the addition of a Live Teller Machine.
The two new banking centers represent the next step in that ongoing commitment, providing additional opportunities to serve residents, support local businesses, and strengthen relationships throughout the region.
"One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is getting to know the people behind the businesses in our community," said Jennifer McIntosh, CFSB McCracken Business Development. "Every business has a story, a vision, and goals for the future, and we want to be part of helping those dreams become reality. With these two new banking centers, we're creating even more opportunities to connect with business owners, entrepreneurs, and families throughout McCracken County."
CFSB's community investment also continues through partnerships with organizations such as Sprocket, United Way of Western Kentucky, local schools, and the Paducah Sports Park by CFSB, along with scholarships, financial education, and programs supporting local entrepreneurs and future business leaders.
