When you walk into Simmons Bank in Goodlettsville, you're greeted by more than financial professionals. You're welcomed by a team of people who love adventure, family, community, and finding joy in everyday moments.

From early morning workouts and motorcycle rides to culinary school experiences and international music performances, the team at Simmons Bank brings a variety of backgrounds and personalities to the workplace. We asked them a few fun questions to help our readers get to know the people behind the smiles.

Summer Memories and Favorite Adventures

For Senior Relationship Banker Jasmine Guillen, summer memories center around fun-filled days at Taekwondo classes, field trips to the skate center, and afternoons at the park. Those experiences helped shape her love for staying active—a passion she still carries today. In fact, one thing that surprises many people is that she starts her day at 4 a.m. and is at Burn Boot Camp by 4:45 every morning. (Keep reading to know what helps fuel this before-the-sun daily habit.)

Relationship Banker II April Doyle remembers summers spent swimming at the lake and still enjoys spending her free time outdoors. Given a day with no responsibilities, you'd likely find her hiking through nature and soaking in the scenery.

For Financial Center Manager III Carmen Smith, summers meant frequent trips to the Mississippi coast after her family moved there when she was young.

"I loved being on the beach," she shared.

Relationship Banker II Liliana Cortes remembers summer water balloon fights with her siblings followed by ice cream and trips to the bowling alley—simple moments that became lasting memories.

Meanwhile, Relationship Banker I Liberty Belle Stubblefield cherishes family vacations planned by her homeschool mom, who always found unique experiences to add to their travels. One memorable adventure included visiting a wolf preserve in Florida and spending time inside the enclosures with the wolves themselves.

Hidden Talents and Surprising Facts

One of the most enjoyable parts of getting to know the Simmons Bank team is discovering their unexpected talents and experiences.

April attended culinary school before beginning her banking career.

Carmen once found herself performing at a music festival in Mexico during a mission trip.

"The next thing I knew, I was on stage," she laughed. "Core memory unlocked."

Liliana enjoys learning new languages and has already studied Japanese and Chinese. This year, she's adding Korean to the list.

Liberty's story may be one of the most unique. She was homeschooled her entire life, is one of seven siblings, and her entire family learned American Sign Language to communicate with her deaf sister.

Their Favorite Local Spots

As community bankers, this team spends plenty of time exploring Middle Tennessee.

Jasmine recommends grabbing a coffee or energy drink at Tri-Star Coffee in Portland before enjoying a walk along the Hendersonville Greenway. In Nashville, she enjoys great local food and cheering on the Nashville Soccer Club.

For families seeking adventure, Carmen recommends Bottom View Farm in Sumner County, especially for those who enjoy ziplining, while Nashville's zoo remains a favorite destination for animal lovers.

Liliana's ideal local day starts with breakfast and Cuban coffee before a trail walk, followed by exploring local markets and discovering new restaurants.

Liberty points visitors toward Lock 3 Access in Hendersonville, a hidden gem where she has created many memories with family and friends.

And for April? As one of the newest residents in the area after relocating from Connecticut, she's still collecting recommendations and exploring all that Middle Tennessee has to offer.

Staying Positive

When asked what staying positive means, each team member offered a thoughtful perspective. (Be ready to screenshot these for added daily inspiration.)

For Jasmine, it means being kind to yourself and maintaining a strong mindset.

April believes positivity comes from focusing on what you can control and turning obstacles into opportunities.

Carmen emphasizes not allowing circumstances to dictate your outlook.

"We get very few, if any, do-overs," she said. "Every moment matters."

Liliana sees positivity as choosing kindness and holding onto hope, even during uncertain times.

Liberty offered a reminder many of us need.

"Staying positive means intentionally choosing to pause," she shared. "It's taking a deep breath and refocusing on the good."

Those responses may explain why customers feel so welcomed when they visit Simmons Bank in Goodlettsville. (Not to mention the gorgeous building they call home.) Beyond helping customers achieve their financial goals, this team understands the importance of relationships, community, and finding positivity in everyday life.

And that may be the most valuable investment of all.

Carmen and her team would love for you to pop by and visit their 300 Northcreek Blvd location in Goodlettsville. Check out their website for hours and additional information.