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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

Banking & Finance: Regulatory

USA Guide 2026 : Tennessee

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Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

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Banking & Financial Services Practice Summary

Our attorneys have decades of experience working with the full spectrum of financial services companies and on all aspects of debt financing transactions.

Banking & Financial Services

All types of banking and financial institutions rely on our attorneys to advise and assist them in their dealings within a complex regulatory environment. We provide counsel in the areas of corporate and securities, regulatory and enforcement, debt finance and litigation on a variety of needs:

  • Mergers and acquisitions.
  • Regulatory and securities law compliance.
  • Entity formation and capital raising.
  • Enforcement proceedings.
  • Financial, insurance depository products.
  • Lending transactions.
  • Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
  • Shareholder rights.
  • Financial services litigation.
  • Securities litigation and arbitration.
  • Insurance coverage disputes & litigation.
  • Restructuring and bankruptcy.

Debt Financing Transactions

We have represented borrowers and lenders in over $35 billion of debt financing transactions in the last five years, including:

  • Syndicated credit facilities.
  • Senior credit facilities with private equity companies.
  • Mezzanine and subordinated finance.
  • Healthcare finance.
  • Public offerings and private placements of debt securities.
  • Workouts and restructurings.
  • Asset-based credit facilities.
  • Construction lending.
  • Project financings.

Clients (5)

  • Merchants & Marine Bankcorp, Inc.
  • Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD)
  • Cracker Barrel (Nasdaq: CBRL)
  • Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. (Nasdaq: PNFP)
  • Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP)

Industries (10)

  • Healthcare
  • Corporate finance
  • Real estate
  • Hospitality
  • Capital markets
  • Government contracts
  • Real estate investment trusts (REITs)
  • Wholesale/retail
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing

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Banking & Finance: Regulatory - Tennessee

What the Team is Known For
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC is a stellar outfit providing services across the financial services spectrum. It represents borrowers and lenders in matters ranging from commercial lending to regulatory compliance. It is experienced in handling large-scale transactions for a broad range of clients, including regional and national banks and private equity firms. It demonstrates expertise in debt refinancing and syndicated loans, as well as bank M&A and the formation of subsidiaries.
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Work Highlights

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  • Bass, Berry & Sims represented Cracker Barrel Old County Store in multiple financing transactions, including a USD550 million revolving credit facility.

Strengths

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  • The team is extremely knowledgeable about the law and knows our business well.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentUSA

  • The department has very experienced and intelligent attorneys.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentUSA

  • The team is able to translate business needs to legal outcomes.

    Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentUSA

  • I appreciate their business and legal savvy.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cynthia N Sellers
    Cynthia N Sellers

    Cynthia N Sellers

    Cynthia Sellers is recognized for her high-quality work on financings and bond issuances, with notable work in the retail sector. She also has a considerable understanding of lending issues in the healthcare space.

    • She is a valued resource and a trusted advisor.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentUSA

    • Cynthia is a great healthcare lawyer.

      Banking & Finance: Regulatory respondentUSA
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  • D. Scott Holley
    D. Scott Holley

    D. Scott Holley

    Scott Holley is a noted practitioner with a deep understanding of debt securities, as well as banking M&A and associated regulatory matters.
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  • Felix R Dowsley III
    Felix R Dowsley III

    Felix R Dowsley III

    Felix Dowsley is a longstanding presence in Tennessee and continues to advise on a variety of significant financings. He handles a consistent stream of work from both borrowers and lenders, with his deal list featuring mandates on behalf of REITs as well as matters relating to new credit facilities.
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  • Leslie Ford
    Leslie Ford

    Leslie Ford

    Leslie Ford is a partner whose practice represents public and private borrowers, advising clients on matters such as syndicated credit facilities, cash flow facilities and real estate secured facilities.

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  • Katherine Smalley
    Katherine Smalley

    Katherine Smalley

    Katherine Smalley is recognized for her particularly strong debt financing practice. She has experience in an array of industries, including senior living and hospitality.

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