Murfree is a senior partner of Murfree, Cope, Hudson & Scarlett, attorneys at law. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Vanderbilt University.

       He has formerly served as acting County Executive for Rutherford County; Chairman of the Rutherford County Commission; and for many years, was a County Commissioner. Murfree has served as a hearing examiner for the Tennessee Board of Professional Responsibility for the Tennessee legal profession. He has served as President of Rutherford County Bar Association and on the National Alumni Board of Vanderbilt Law School.

       While serving in many legal capacities, Murfree has found time to devote to his community. Currently he serves on the Board of The Christy-Houston Foundation, Inc. and was formerly Chairman of its Board. He presently is on the Board of Directors of Middle Tennessee Medical Center where he serves as secretary of the Board and as a member of its Executive Committee. He serves as a member of the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Chairman’s Council.

       Murfree is a past President of Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce; past Vice-Chairman of Main Street Urban Development; and has served on the boards of UGF, American Cancer Society; Girl Scouts of America; Rutherford County 20/20; and The Webb School.

       While serving as Chairman of the Rutherford County Commission, Murfree was a representative for the county on the negotiating team which resulted in the location of Nissan Motor Manufacturing in Smyrna, Tennessee. As a Commissioner, he served as Chairman of the Health, Education and Welfare Committee and was instrumental in the establishment of the Rutherford County Ambulance Service.

       He and wife, the former Katherine Davis, attend St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. They have two sons, Bricke, a third year law student at Vanderbilt University; and Davis, who recently graduated from Vanderbilt University, now living in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

       "I have known Matt for many years, having served with him on another bank board, and feel that his professional expertise will be a genuine asset," stated Lee Moss, Chairman & CEO. "He is a life-long resident of Rutherford County and has served his community in many capacities through the years," he continued. "We are very fortunate to have someone of Matt’s leadership qualities and interest in our community as a member of our board."

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