with perseverance as its watchword, renasant corporation, which stands for constant renaissance, has a rich history of achievement in its journey to becoming one of the south’s most successful companies. a collection of community banks that values its relationships with employees and clients above all else, renasant has found its strength in being a company dedicated to solid leadership, innovation, and community partnership. from its humble beginnings on february 27, 1904 as a makeshift $100,000 bank started in an old lee county, mississippi bakery to its current multi-state 120+ banking, lending, insurance, wealth management and financial services offices, renasant has evolved into a client focused corporation that is stronger than ever.