SouthEast Bank to host fall kickoff event with Trevor Bayne at its Fountain City branch

SouthEast Bank is welcoming the fall season with a community celebration Saturday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Fountain City branch, located at 4924 N. Broadway.

The free Fountain City Fall Fest will feature BBQ and ice cream, live DJ and a variety of family-friendly activities, including a bounce house, face painting, balloon art and pumpkin decorating. Food, ice cream and swag will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Special guest Trevor Bayne, a Fountain City resident and the youngest driver to win the Daytona 500, will be in attendance. Guests will have the opportunity to meet Bayne, take photos and receive autographs. Community members can learn more at:  southeastbank.com/fountain-city-fall-fest and RSVP on Facebook.

In recognition of Hunger Action Month, SouthEast Bank is partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee to host a food drive during the event. A longtime supporter of Second Harvest, SouthEast Bank has donated more than $370,000 to the organization and is encouraging attendees to bring shelf-stable protein donations such as canned tuna, chicken, Spam, beans and nut-free butters (no glass containers). Virtual donations can be made at:  Virtual Food Drive: SouthEast Bank Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee.