SouthEast Bank - Ooltewah

07/21/2026

🚨 Scam Alert: Fraudsters can make a phone call appear to come from SouthEast Bank, even when it does not. Never rely on caller ID alone to verify who is calling. Remember these tips to help you identify who's REALLY calling.

SouthEast Bank will never call and ask you to:

• Share, enter, or confirm your debit card PIN for any reason
• Confirm your online banking password
• Share a one-time security code, authentication code, or multi-factor authentication (MFA) code sent to your phone or email
• Move money to another account to "protect" or "secure" your funds
• Download software to your phone or computer
• Provide your full debit card number during an unsolicited call or text
• Provide sensitive account information during an unsolicited call or text message

If you receive an unsolicited phone call or text from someone claiming to work for us:

✅ If anyone asks for your PIN, password, or a one-time security code, hang up immediately and call SouthEast Bank using the number on the back of your debit card or from our official website.

✅ Hang up or delete the message promptly, as soon as something feels off

✅ Call us directly, using the number on the back of your debit card or listed on our official website

✅ Report suspicious calls or text messages to us by calling our Customer Care line or visiting our local branch

Your vigilance not only helps protect your own information, but can also help other customers who may be targeted in a similar scam.

05/28/2026

Voting is now OPEN for Best of the Best 2026! We need your support to win Chattanooga Times Free Press' 2026 Best Bank award! Vote here: https://bit.ly/2LmKAFo 🏆

04/10/2026

If you haven't yet met our branch supervisor, meet her here, in our "Good to Know" spotlight!

Gretchen Collins was born and raised in the area and has worked in Ooltewah for all of her adult life. Her banking experience is tremendous — over 28 years in total — and we at SouthEast Bank are grateful to have had her on our team for 18 years.

That's a lot of experience for you to rely on!

Read more about Gretchen, and see why she's a local favorite among our Ooltewah community. Don't forget to introduce yourself next time you stop into our branch!

Meet Gretchen Collins, whose 18 years with the SouthEast Bank family has been spent serving customers in Ooltewah, TN.

10/16/2025

Don't miss our Drive Into Fall event at our Ooltewah branch! Check out an incredible lineup of classic cars, and feel free to bring a new toy donation for kids in need.

RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4Nr3JkpA/

10/10/2025

Don't forget to RSVP for our Drive Into Fall event next week! This special event will feature Country Custom Cruisers and their incredible lineup of classic cars.

While you're here, help us spread holiday cheer by bringing a new toy to donate for children in need. Toy donations can be dropped off during the event.

08/27/2025

Thanks to Ethel and John for taking us whale watching on the Northshore!

From Ooltewah all the way to Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii, we're good to know.

04/09/2025

Join us this Saturday at CNE’s Financial Fitness Day!

Our Chattanooga and Ooltewah teams will be on-site sharing resources and answering questions to help you reach your financial goals. 💰

📍 Construction Career Center
🗓 Saturday, April 12 | ⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📲 Register at cneinc.org/financialfitness

02/19/2025

Weather Update: On Wednesday, February 19th, all SouthEast Bank branches will be on a two-hour opening delay due to winter weather.

Please continue to visit southeastbank.com/weather for the most up-to-date information.

02/11/2025

SouthEast Bank Security Tip:

Remember, we may call to confirm transactions and ask for personal details to confirm we are speaking with the correct person but we will NEVER ask for your debit card number or PIN.

If you ever have doubts, hang up and contact us directly! 📲

01/08/2025

If you’re wondering why a safe deposit box is worthwhile, particularly one located inside your local bank, the answer is simple.

Consider the following items and what they mean to you or your family:

👶 Birth certificates and medical records
🎖️ Military records or commendations
📈 Personal assets such as stock certificates
📝 Wills and other legal documents
💼 Business contracts or financial records
💍 Heirloom jewelry or collectibles

If misplacing or losing any of the above would present a significant problem, then consider keeping them in a safe deposit box.

Let’s talk about how you can use your local branch as an extension of your personal safety measures when it comes to things you hold dear!

Safety deposit boxes provide a secure way to store valuable items. Local banks offer these boxes to enhance safety and convenience.