Newport Federal Bank

10/06/2026

Just a reminder!

Our main office will be closed on Saturday October 10th through Monday the 12th for construction on our roof. During that time the parking lot will also be closed off. Our Cosby Highway branch will still have ATM access during this time, but they will also be closed for Columbus Day.

10/05/2026

Through the month of October, we will be accepting pet food donations for the Smoky Mountain Humane Society. Please feel free to bring unopened pet food to our main office for a donation!

10/02/2026

Our main office will be closed on Saturday October 10th through Monday the 12th for construction on our roof. During that time the parking lot will also be closed off. Our Cosby Highway branch will still have ATM access during this time, but they will also be closed for Columbus Day.

09/30/2026

09/11/2026

25 years ago, the course of history changed forever. Today we remember the lives lost, the lives of those who sacrificed theirs for the safety of others, and we honor the families who lost their loved ones, and the survivors still with us.

09/10/2026

Robert Overholt, age 83 of Newport, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Robert lived a life marked by hard work, service to his community, and a deep love for family and friends.
Robert is a US Army veteran. He was co-owner of Home Supply of Newport for 35 years and served as president of the Tennessee Building Material Association. He served as a commissioner with the Jefferson-Cocke County Utility District and as a board member at Newport Federal Bank. He enjoyed fishing and was a founding member of the Volunteer Bass Masters. He was a member of the Hard Times Car Club and loved participating in car shows.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Connie and Marjorie Correll Overholt, and by his wife, Patricia Ramsey Overholt.
Robert is survived by his loving companion Evelyn Rhodes; children Michael (Lisa) Overholt, Susan (Alan) Drinnon, Eddie (Paige) Rhodes, Chris (Tracey) Rhodes, and Heath (Hayley) Rhodes; brother Joe (Charlotte) Overholt; sister Ann Smith; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Robert will be remembered for his devotion to his family, his years of service to the community, his love of fishing and cars, and the friendships he built throughout his life.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Tammy Francis and the staff of Smoky Mountain Home Health and Hospice, as well as Jabo's Pharmacy for their kindness and care.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence Baptist Church, 2263 Cosby Highway, or to a charity of your choice.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Manes Funeral Home.
Graveside Service will be at 11 a.m., Monday, September 14, 2026 in Union Cemetery with Stephen Neal officiating.
Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home

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09/03/2026

We will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 7th. Everyone have a great weekend!

07/27/2026

Meet Tommy! Tommy grew up in the Bybee community of Cocke County and attended Centerview Elementary School. He graduated from Cocke County High School and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration, with a major in accounting, from the University of Tennessee.

His wife, Linda, is a retired teacher who taught elementary students for 30 plus years. Their children are McKinley Bible, who works for JCCUD and Jill Jones, a teacher in Virginia. Their son-in-law, Ricky Jones, is an Emergency Room doctor.

Tommy worked in the Utility industry for 46 years, serving for 31 years as General Manager of Jefferson Cocke Utility District; a position he held until his retirement in 2023

Tommy served on the American Public Gas Association Board (APGA) of Directors for 12 years and on the Tennessee Gas Association (TGA) Board of Directors for over 25 years, chairing several committees and serving as President of TGA in 2003-2004.

Tommy received the TAUD award for Financial and Operating Excellence in 1996.

He also received the American Public Gas Associations (APGA) Personal Achievement award; this award is given to individuals who have made substantial contributions toward the goals of APGA and the natural gas industry, and in 2023 he received the J Hardie Johnston award from APGA, recognizing at least 25 years of service in the natural gas industry and having been active as an APGA public gas system member representative. He also accepted, for the utility, the Public Gas System Achievement Award and the Safety Management Excellence and National Safety Awards.

He was awarded the TGA Silver Flame award at the TGA annual conference in 2009. The Silver Flame award is TGA’s most prestigious award recognizing outstanding service by association members to the state gas industry as well as reflecting the recipient’s exemplary support and dedication to the association and the natural gas industry.

Mr. Bible was a member of the East Tennessee Customer Group Board of Directors from 1995 until his retirement in 2023, serving as chairmen of the group for several years

Bible was a founding member of the United Utilities Group (UUG), serving as treasurer from 1995 until 2023. The group was organized in 1995 to purchase and deliver natural gas and manage pipeline capacity for their customers.

In addition, Tommy is past president of the Newport Cocke County Partnership, Newport Cocke County Economic Commission, Cocke County Election Commission and the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce.

He was a member of the Newport Kiwanis Club for 35 years, earning the Legion of Honor award in 2008 and serving as President in 1995.

Bible served on the Newport Medical Center Tennova Advisory Board from 1997 until his retirement from the Board in January 2024, serving as chairman since 2020.

He is currently treasurer of the Cocke County Education Foundation, having served on this Board since 2001. In 1998, Tommy was appointed to serve on the Newport Federal Bank Board and is currently serving as chairman.

Tommy and Linda are members of Swannsylvania Baptist Church. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, UT Sports, fishing and an occasional round of golf.