Citizens Bank Named “Best of Bauer Bank” Following 150 Straight 5-Star Ratings

May 29, 2026

Citizens Bank, Carthage, Tennessee has once again been awarded the highest (5-Star) rating for financial strength and stability from the Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm, BauerFinancial, Inc. Earning and maintaining this 5-Star rating indicates that Citizens Bank excels in such areas as capital adequacy, profitability, asset quality and much more. This is no coincidence. In fact, this is the 150th consecutive quarter that Citizens Bank has earned this top rating, earning Citizens Bank an even higher designation as a “Best of Bauer Bank”. This distinction is reserved solely for institutions that have earned Bauer’s 5-Star rating consistently for 25 consecutive years, or longer.

“This is indeed reflective of Citizens Bank’s dedication and commitment, not only to its customers, but to the entire community it serves”, reflects Karen Dorway, president of BauerFinancial. “Community banks, like Citizens Bank, have consistently been on the front lines doing what is best to help their neighbors and friends. This special type of devotion is a hallmark of a true community bank, like Citizens Bank.”

Established in 1929, Citizens Bank has been a trusted ally of the communities it serves for 97 years. Rest assured, 5-Star rated Citizens Bank’s personnel are eager to serve, whether in the branch, by phone or online at