Franklin Financial Network, Inc. announced the completion of the merger of Franklin Synergy Bank and MidSouth Bank. The combined bank will operate as Franklin Synergy Bank. In addition to Franklin Synergy's six locations in Williamson County, the merger adds an additional five locations in Rutherford County, for a total of 11 banking locations.

Richard E. Herrington, President and Chief Executive Officer of Franklin Synergy Bank, is now Chairman, President and CEO of Franklin Financial Network, Inc., as well as Chairman and CEO of Franklin Synergy Bank. Lee M. Moss, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MidSouth Bank, is now the President of Franklin Synergy Bank. Sally P. Kimble, Chief Financial Officer of Franklin Synergy Bank, is now EVP, Chief Financial Officer of Franklin Financial Network, Inc. Lee Moss, Jimmy Allen and Matt Murfree, former directors of MidSouth, have joined the boards of Franklin Synergy Bank and Financial Network, Inc., expanding the total number of directors to ten.