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Johnson City, Tennessee CD Rates

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Essential Points

  • Certificates of Deposit (CDs) offer the ability to lock in a fixed rate of return over time. You should only consider CDs when you have a high degree of confidence that you will not need to access the money before maturity (in which case you will need to pay early withdrawal penalties), and when they offer a higher return than high-yield savings accounts or you expect savings rates to fall.
  • Always keep your money in insured accounts. Deposit money only with FDIC-insured banks and NCUA-insured credit unions. Your CD should be valued so that at maturity it will not exceed the FDIC and NCUA's $250,000 maximum insurance per ownership category.
  • Consider Online Accounts. While online high yield savings accounts lack branch access, they may offer more competitive CD rates.
  • Also Consider Short-term US Treasuries. Those residing in high tax states and municipalities may achieve a higher post-tax yield when investing in US Treasuries. Since they can always be sold without penalty (and without commissions at most online brokers), Treasuries avoid the risk of early withdrawal penalties.

Below are the best one-year CD Rates from banks in Johnson City, Tennessee. One year CDs are usually the most popular term and offer a decent yield without having to lock-up money for an extended period of time. One year CD Rates are generally comparable to or a little higher than their savings and money market counterparts.

Johnson City, TN - September 20, 2026

1 Year CD National Average : 0.55% ?

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Warning: Early Withdrawal Penalty is 270 days interest.
Rate History: 4.05% → 4.11% → 4.15% → 4.17% → 4.25%

| Dec 18, 2023

I submitted a CD application 18 months 5.50 APY over a week ago and my application was declined no reason was given, I have the funds in another bank for transfer, credit score over 800. I think the reason... Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 90 days interest.
Rate History: 4.10% → 4.00% → 3.80% → 3.90% → 4.20%

| Aug 2, 2023

Sallie mae is just a horrible institution. We've done business with them before and swore on the holy bible not to go near there again, but a 18 mos cd at 5.55% brought us back. Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 90 days interest.
Rate History: 4.10% → 4.15% → 4.15% → 4.15% → 4.20%

Savvysaver | Jun 26, 2020

Rate not current Read More

Rate History: 3.18% → 4.01%

| Jun 2, 2022

I've been a customer since CIT emerged from the financial crisis as a real competitor in this space (14 years or so). Zero complaints about anything over this time ... until today. Now they are offering a... Read More

Early Withdrawal Penalty is 6 months interest.
Rate History: 4.50% → 4.46% → 4.41% → 4.25% → 4.00%

| Mar 21, 2023

Parent seems to be owned by a large Chilean bank. Not saying this is good or bad, but it is complication, especially in the current environment. Read More

Rate History: 3.80% → 3.70% → 3.80% → 3.80% → 3.80%

| Sep 4, 2025

And I discovered that they play bait and switch and have no problems lying. This system won't let me give it zero or negative stars so I have given it one, but that is at least one too many. Read More

Rate History: 2.70% → 3.25% → 3.00% → 3.00% → 3.25%

Customer | Jul 28, 2022

Not at all happy with Truist compared to BB+T. New transaction policy makes them painfully slow. Paying .01 % interest on money market accounts, 13 week T Bill's are around $2.5%.I hope that they are enj... Read More

Rate History: 0.01% → 2.00%

| Feb 25, 2023

I have been working for this company more than 5 years. I would not recommend any investment with First Citizens Bank. They are the worst performer on the market based on the customer and employee reviews... Read More

0.50%

$1,000

9.18

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0.47%

$10,000

18.87

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0.40%

$10,000

18.40

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0.40%

$1,000

18.95

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0.40%

$10,000

6.12

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0.40%

$10,000

13.54

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0.30%

$10,000

5.58

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0.30%

$10,000

20.89

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0.30%

$10,000

18.21

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| Mar 25, 2019

CDs shown are not offered in Knoxville area Read More

0.25%

$1,000

3.13

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0.25%

$10,000

18.32

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| Aug 22, 2025

Echoing the other negative reviews here. Avoid because rate is bait-and-switch, website is awful and service is not acceptable (provided by offshore reps who barely speak English, raise their voice and ad... Read More

0.17%

$10,000

5.58

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D R Lineberger | Dec 30, 2018

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0.10%

$10,000

5.58

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All rates listed are Annual Percentage Yield (APY). The Min listed is the minimum deposit account balance required to obtain the rate listed.

Branches Info around Johnson City, TN - September 20, 2026


Branch Street City State
Elizabethton Federal Savings Bank
304 Sunset Drive Branch
304 Sunset Drive Johnson City TN
Truist Bank
Mount Carmel Branch
138 Main Street West Mount Carmel TN
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Company
Johnson City Main Office Branch
1067 Hamilton Place Johnson City TN
Miners Exchange Bank
Gray Branch
5575 Bobby Hicks Hwy Johnson City TN
Bank of Tennessee
Bank Of Tennessee Courier Service Branch
301 East Center Street Kingsport TN
Commercial Bank of Harrogate, Tennessee
Kingsport East Stone Drive Branch
1072 East Stone Drive Kingsport TN
Citizens Bank of Elizabethton, Tennessee
Kingsport Branch
101 East Main Street Kingsport TN
Andrew Johnson Bank
Jonesborough Branch
1551 East Jackson Boulevard Jonesborough TN
Mountain Commerce Bank
Mountain Commerce Bank Branch
6101 Kingston Pike Knoxville TN
First Community Bank Virginia
Boones Creek Branch
2681 Boones Creek Road Johnson City TN
FSNB, National Association
Fsnb - Kingport Stone Drive Branch
2500 W. Stone Drive Kingsport TN
New Peoples Bank, Inc.
Bloomingdale Office Branch
2600 N. John B. Dennis Hwy Kingsport TN
Renasant Bank
Renasant Bank Branch
1000 West Jackson Boulevard Jonesborough TN
TruPoint Bank
Johnson City Branch
709 Medtech Pkwy Johnson City TN
The First Bank and Trust Company
Kingsport Branch
1108 East Stone Drive Kingsport TN
First Community Bank Virginia
Boones Creek Branch
2681 Boones Creek Road Johnson City TN
First Horizon Bank of Memphis
Center Street Branch
110 East Center Street Kingsport TN
First Community Bank Virginia
Boones Creek Branch
2681 Boones Creek Road Johnson City TN
Regions Bank
Kingsport Central Branch
415 Broad Street Kingsport TN
Regions Bank
Kingsport Central Branch
415 Broad Street Kingsport TN


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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Certificates of Deposit - Branch Banks 2026

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings product offered by a bank in which a depositor (someone who has money to put into the bank) agrees to commit a certain amount of money for a set period of time, in return for a fixed rate of interest. While it is possible to withdraw the money earlier (breaking the CD) doing so comes with high interest penalties and is generally not advised.

CD Terms

The time period in which money is held in a certificate of deposit is called the term. Terms can run for any period of time but in general, banks use the following terms: 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months, 36 months, 48 months, and 60 months. Terms can either be described in months or years. The term that is right for each individual depends on their goals, the rate they which to earn, and their future plans for the money. In general, if rates are going up, savers should avoid putting the money into a long-term CD. If rates are going down, then the opposite is true, and savers should try and lock into a good rate for an extended period of time. In stable rate environments, CDs that are over 12 months in length can enable depositors to pick up a slight premium over savings accounts.

CD Risk

Almost all banks provide CDs to their consumers and they have been a mainstay of savers and retirement accounts for years. If FDIC insured, the CD represents a safe place to put money that will generate a predictable return.

Inflation is the main risk of a CD. Inflation can often run higher than the inflation adjusted return on a CD, thus eroding the value of the money stored in the CD over time. This is especially true for longer-term CDs opened in low interest rate environments.

How Interest is Paid

The method of distributing the interest earned on a CD varies by bank. Some banks pay interest monthly, other semi-annually, and others at the maturity of the CD. One advantage of a branch-based bank is that a depositor can walk into the bank and receive their interest that day in the form of a check. Online banks tend to use electronic funds transfer or check via mail.

Interest Rate

Since the financial crisis in 2008, CDs have become less popular because the yields they offer have dropped precipitously, making it difficult for retirees and savers to generate sufficient income. But investors looking for a place to stash some cash might still find CDs an attractive place for some of their savings. Online banks generally offer better rates on six month CDs but the accounts must be opened online. View online bank rates.

When interest rates are falling, it is often preferable to lock in high rates for an extended period of time with a longer-term CD. When interest rates are rising, depositors should avoid committing their money for long periods of time. To see interest rate trends, visit the BestCashCow rate analysis page.

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

The advantages of a Certificate of Deposit from a branch bank are:

  • Funds deposited in FDIC banks and within insurance limits are protected by the full faith and credit of the United States government.
  • CDs provide a predictable, set rate of return.
  • Depositors can walk into a local branch and open the CD and fund it that day. Question and inquiries can also be handles in-person.

The disadvantages of branch-based CDs are:

  • The deposited money is committed for a certain period of time and can only be withdrawn with substantial penalties.
  • One year CDs from branch banks often pay less interest than from online banks. Please see those rates here.

All banks listed on BestCashCow are FDIC insured; BestCashCow.com strongly recommends that you stay within FDIC insurance limits and that if you are unsure of how the limits affect you, please visit the FDIC website.

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