Joel B. Fort

Background

Fort, Joel B. was born on August 8, 1888 in Springfield, Tennessee, United States. Son of Joel B. and Sallie (McKay) Fort.

Education

Educated Wallace Preparatory School, Nashville, Tennessee.

Career

Began with American National Bank, Nashville, 1909. With Cumberland Valley National Bank, 1911-1918. Utility clerk, Nashville Branch Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Georgia., 1920, cashier, 1921-1925, became managing director, 1925.

Vice president Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Georgia), also manager Nashville (Tennessee) Branch, since 1947.

Achievements

• Joel B. Fort has been listed as a noteworthy banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Religion

People who do not trust in Christ will enter into eternal condemnation; people who trust in Christ for salvation will enter into the loving presence of God for all eternity.

Membership

Served in Aviation Corps, United States Army, World War. Member Nashville Chamber Commerce (president 1949). Mason (Shriner).

Connections

Married Emma Vaughn, October 1921.

Father:

Joel B. Fort

Mother:

Sallie (McKay) Fort

Spouse:

Emma Vaughn