Yolanda Stewart

F&M Bank has announced the addition of Yolanda Stewart as a mortgage lender, working in the bank’s St. Bethlehem office at 2601 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Stewart has been a mortgage lender since 2001, following an extensive military career that culminated at Ft. Campbell.  In addition to her F&M lending responsibilities, Stewart continues military service as an Army Reserve officer and assistant professor in the Military Science Department at Austin Peay State University where she trains future officers enrolled in the school’s ROTC program.

Before joining F&M, she was employed as a senior mortgage banker for Elite Home Loans, Inc., in Brentwood. She has also worked as a mortgage originator for Master Lending, LLC of Nashville and Residential Mortgage Company, LLC in Clarksville.

Sammy Stuard, president and CEO of F&M Bank

“Montgomery County continues to enjoy a population and residential boom thanks to Ft. Campbell, new industry and our easy access to Nashville,” remarked Sammy Stuard, president and CEO of F&M Bank.  “The demand for mortgage loans in this community continues to rise and F&M has significantly expanded our mortgage department to meet that demand.  Mortgage interest rates are still at historic lows. Property values in Montgomery County continue to appreciate.  When you add that to a marketplace steeped with motivated sellers, this continues to be a great time and a great place to buy a home.  We are pleased to add a dynamic lender like Yolanda to the F&M team.”

Stewart can be reached at F&M Mortgage by calling 615-809-0115.

About F&M Bank

With over $750 million in assets, F&M Bank is in the top 15 independent banks in Tennessee and has 16 full-service banking facilities in Montgomery, Stewart, Robertson, Rutherford, Wilson, Henderson and Putnam counties. The bank has also opened a mortgage-only office in Spring Hill and Brentwood. For more information on F&M Bank and F&M Mortgage, visit www.myfmbank.com

Over the past several weeks, windows have been shot out of 60-70 vehicles in Clarksville, primarily in but not limited to the St. Bethlehem area, according to Public Information Officer Jim Knoll.

The total dollar value of the damage is between $20,000 and $30,000, based on window replacement costs of between $300 and $500.

“Detectives are working on this, but we really don’t have any leads yet,” Knoll said. “If they are using a BB gun, well, you just don’t hear it.”

Residents are keeping outside lights on, and parking in their  garages rather than their driveways.

The police department is asking the public for help. “If you hear noises around your house, if you see a suspicious vehicle, call us. Be aware.” Knoll said, adding that calls can be made anonymously to the Clarksville Police Department at 931-645-8477.

Because of the dollar value of the damage, the perpetrators, when caught, will face  felony complaints.

Detective Michael Patterson is presently investigating three robberies that have occurred in the St. Bethlehem area. All three robbery attempts involved women who were alone at the time of the incidents. The suspect’s car (shown at left) was caught on security camera and released by police.

On Friday, December 7, 2007, in the parking lot of Kohl’s, 2840 Wilma Rudolph Blvd, a female that was at her vehicle was approached by a black male, wearing a thick nylon jacket, with fur around the neck area. This male attempted to enter her vehicle; however, she had her doors locked and drove off.
Approximately three hours later in the parking lot of Kroger’s, 2100 Lowe’s Drive, while a female was entering her vehicle, she was approached by five males that demanded money. All suspects left in a maroon four door Dodge Neon or Chevy Malibu.

On December 9, 2007, a female was entering her vehicle in the parking lot of Circuit City, by Governor Square Mall, when she was approached by a black male wearing a black jacket with fur around the neck. The suspect demanded money and left in a dark red four door Dodge Neon.

Based on the descriptions provided, the vehicle is possibly a four door maroon or dark red Dodge Neon or Chevy Malibu. A surveillance photo has been released and if anyone can identify this suspect, they are asked to contact Detective Michael Patterson, District 3 Criminal Investigations at 931-648-0656 ext 3006.

All shoppers are caution to be alert and aware as they continue holiday shopping, and to report any suspicious activity immediately.