into a smaller institution. As of 2007, Nashville is still home to several local banks, but most do not exist outside of Davidson County. Until 2005, AmSouth Bank continued First American's former tradition of having the highest market share in Nashville, however it was surpassed by SunTrust after its acquisition of Memphis-based National Commerce Financial. In 2006, however, AmSouth reclaimed the distinction of largest market share in metropolitan Nashville. In 2006-2007, AmSouth merged with Regions Financial Corporation which is headquartered in Birmingham. The newly combined bank retained Nashville's largest market share in addition to AmSouth's CEO, C. Dowd Ritter continuing as CEO of the company. Sponsorships First American was very visible in the Nashville area and carried a large load of sponsorships, most notably the now-closed First American Music Center, to which it held naming rights for just one season before selling to AmSouth. First American also prided itself as the "official bank" of several Nashville-based sports franchises, including the Tennessee Titans, Nashville Predators, Nashville Kats, and Nashville Sounds. Following the purchase, AmSouth/Regions opted to let each of these sponsorships expire without renewal. Other "First American" banks There are several regional banks around the United States that now carry the "First American" name. One in particular, in Mississippi, has adopted the full name "First American National Bank". None of these regional institutions are affiliated with the former First American National Bank or AmSouth Bancorporation. References Regions Financial Corporation Defunct companies based in Tennessee Companies based in Nashville, Tennessee History of Nashville, Tennessee Economy of the Southeastern United States Defunct banks of the United States Banks disestablished in 2000 Banks established in 1883 1883 establishments in Tennessee 2000 disestablishments in Tennessee American companies established in 1883 American companies disestablished in 2000