First Horizon Recognized as a 2025 Forbes Best-In-State Employer for Tennessee
Rhea-AI Summary
First Horizon (NYSE: FHN) was named a 2025 Forbes Best-in-State Employer for Tennessee on December 11, 2025.
The recognition, presented by Forbes and Statista, is based on an independent survey of more than 160,000 employees across U.S. companies that employ at least 500 people, using methods designed to produce a representative sample of the workforce.
First Horizon highlighted its associate-driven culture and quoted its CHRO saying the award reflects a culture that listens, invests and empowers employees to serve clients, colleagues and communities.
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News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, FHN gained 0.38%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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Peers on Argus
FHN gained 4.6%, while peers were mixed: SSB +3.16%, EWBC +4.31%, WBS +1.93%, WF +0.56%, and BSAC -0.03%, suggesting a company-specific push atop generally supportive regional bank sentiment.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 08 | Leadership promotion | Positive | +0.2% | Promotion of Triangle Market President to strengthen Mid-Atlantic presence. |
| Nov 24 | Conference participation | Positive | +3.3% | Management presenting at Goldman Sachs 2025 Financial Services Conference. |
| Nov 19 | Corporate recognition | Positive | -0.1% | Inclusion in Forbes America’s Best Companies 2026 list. |
| Oct 29 | Executive hire | Positive | -1.8% | Appointment of SVP, Head of Consumer Sales to drive retail growth. |
| Oct 28 | Leadership recognition | Positive | +0.5% | Multiple executives honored at American Banker’s Most Powerful Women event. |
Recent news has centered on leadership appointments, conference participation, and third-party recognitions, with generally modest price moves and occasional divergences on positive headlines.
Over the last few months, First Horizon has highlighted leadership changes, industry recognition, and conference participation. On Oct 28–29, 2025, leadership accolades and a senior hire produced small moves between -1.75% and +0.48%. The Nov 19, 2025 Forbes “Best Companies 2026” recognition saw a slight -0.09% move, while the Nov 24, 2025 Goldman Sachs conference participation aligned with a stronger +3.32% reaction. The current Best-In-State Employer honor fits this pattern of reputation- and talent-focused updates.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights external validation of First Horizon’s workplace culture, with Forbes naming it a 2025 Best-In-State Employer for Tennessee based on a survey of over 160,000 employees at companies with at least 500 staff. It follows other recent recognitions and leadership updates, reinforcing a narrative around talent, culture, and reputation. Investors may watch how these factors interact with financial performance, regulatory filings, and future conference commentary.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
The organizations identified as America's Best-in-State Employers are selected through an independent survey of more than 160,000 employees working for companies employing a minimum of 500 people within the
"First Horizon's success is driven by associates who deliver excellence for clients, fellow associates and our communities," said Tanya Hart, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for First Horizon. "This recognition reflects a culture that listens, invests and empowers people to do their best work while helping our clients reach their goals."
About First Horizon
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with
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