Jimmy Allen

Founder at

Venture Express, Inc.

86 year

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Jimmy E.
Allen is the founder of Venture Express, Inc. founded in 1981 where he holds the title of President.
Currently, he is the President of Allen's Cartage, Inc., Co-Owner of Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club, and President of Creative Transportation Services.
In the past, he served as Chairman of Tennessee Trucking Association and Nashville Motor Freight.
He was also a Director at Independent Bank and MidSouth Bank.
He served as an Independent Director at FB Financial Corp.
from 2020 to 2023.
He was a Director at Franklin Synergy Bank and Rutherford Bank & Trust.
He also served as an Independent Director at Franklin Financial Network, Inc. from 2014 to 2020.

Jimmy Allen active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Venture Express, Inc. Venture Express, Inc. TruckingTransportation Provides trucking services	Founder	31/12/1980
Allen's Cartage, Inc.	President	-
Creative Transportation Services Creative Transportation Services TruckingTransportation Provides logistics, transportation and freight services	President	-
Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club Other TransportationTransportation Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club provides rentals of cabins, houseboats, pontoon boats—including double-deck models accommodating up to 14 passengers—and boat slips. The private company is based in Lancaster, TN. Amenities include a ship store supplying fuel, boating gear, and supplies, as well as the onsite El Lago Mexican restaurant serving authentic cuisine year-round. The company emphasizes boating safety with detailed guidelines on weather awareness, proper equipment, and emergency preparedness to ensure secure and enjoyable lake outings. Center Hill Lake spans over 18,000 acres with 415 miles of largely undeveloped shoreline, offering opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Nearby state parks and natural features such as Burgess Falls and Rock Island State Park enhance the outdoor experience.	Corporate Officer/Principal	-

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Former positions of Jimmy Allen

Companies	Position	End
FB FINANCIAL CORPORATION	Director/Board Member	17/05/2023
FRANKLIN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC.	Director/Board Member	14/08/2020
Nashville Motor Freight	Chairman	-
Tennessee Trucking Association Tennessee Trucking Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tennessee Trucking Association serves truck operators and industry service providers by offering membership benefits focused on professional growth, education, networking, advocacy, and business support. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN. The association organizes annual events such as conventions, conferences, golf fundraisers, and competitions for truck drivers and technicians, providing opportunities for industry education, legislative updates, safety training, and community engagement. It operates the Tennessee Trucking Foundation, a charitable arm that promotes highway safety, funds children’s charities, and awards scholarships to support education and careers in trucking-related fields. The foundation hosts fundraising activities to support its programs. The association encourages member engagement through initiatives like a referral program and partners with organizations to provide certified training aimed at improving fleet safety and operational efficiency.	Chairman	-
Independent Bank (Memphis, Tennessee) Independent Bank (Memphis, Tennessee) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	12
Independent Bank (Memphis, Tennessee) Independent Bank (Memphis, Tennessee) Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Finance
Venture Express, Inc. Venture Express, Inc. TruckingTransportation Provides trucking services	Transportation
MidSouth Bank (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) MidSouth Bank (Murfreesboro, Tennessee) Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a state-chartered bank	Finance
FB Financial Corp. FB Financial Corp. Major BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary functions as national bank	Finance
Tennessee Trucking Association Tennessee Trucking Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tennessee Trucking Association serves truck operators and industry service providers by offering membership benefits focused on professional growth, education, networking, advocacy, and business support. The non-profit company is based in Nashville, TN. The association organizes annual events such as conventions, conferences, golf fundraisers, and competitions for truck drivers and technicians, providing opportunities for industry education, legislative updates, safety training, and community engagement. It operates the Tennessee Trucking Foundation, a charitable arm that promotes highway safety, funds children’s charities, and awards scholarships to support education and careers in trucking-related fields. The foundation hosts fundraising activities to support its programs. The association encourages member engagement through initiatives like a referral program and partners with organizations to provide certified training aimed at improving fleet safety and operational efficiency.	Commercial Services
Franklin Synergy Bank Franklin Synergy Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services	Finance
Franklin Financial Network, Inc. Franklin Financial Network, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company	Finance
Allen's Cartage, Inc.
Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club Other TransportationTransportation Center Hill Marina & Yacht Club provides rentals of cabins, houseboats, pontoon boats—including double-deck models accommodating up to 14 passengers—and boat slips. The private company is based in Lancaster, TN. Amenities include a ship store supplying fuel, boating gear, and supplies, as well as the onsite El Lago Mexican restaurant serving authentic cuisine year-round. The company emphasizes boating safety with detailed guidelines on weather awareness, proper equipment, and emergency preparedness to ensure secure and enjoyable lake outings. Center Hill Lake spans over 18,000 acres with 415 miles of largely undeveloped shoreline, offering opportunities for fishing, hiking, camping, and wildlife watching. Nearby state parks and natural features such as Burgess Falls and Rock Island State Park enhance the outdoor experience.	Transportation
Creative Transportation Services Creative Transportation Services TruckingTransportation Provides logistics, transportation and freight services	Transportation
Rutherford Bank & Trust Rutherford Bank & Trust Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Finance
Nashville Motor Freight

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