• Exclusive checking account for neighbors 50 & better
• Earn tiered interest 
• No monthly service charge¹
• Access exclusive group travel experiences and local events
• Unlimited transactions
• Digital banking services², including:
  • Online banking 
  • Online bill pay
  • Mobile banking
  • Web statements
• 25% discount on safe deposit box rentals³
• Mobile wallet
• Mastercard^® debit card
• $100 minimum deposit to open⁴

Where Friends Become Family!

The First Metro Bank family would not be complete without our First Friends. In 1990, the First Friends Account was established to combine banking, traveling, friendship, and memory-making all into one.

First Friends enjoy amazing trips across the country, day trips with exciting sightseeing opportunities and entertainment, plus one-of-a-kind local events! Karen Johnson, First Friends Coordinator, is the face behind it all: preparing across country trips, theatre events, luncheons, and exquisite one-day outings to keep our First Friends eager for the next destination.

“Every aspect of the First Metro Bank family is experienced when you are a First Friend – valued relationships, first-class service, and employees who treasure the opportunity to serve you. As a First Friend, whether traveling by land, sea, or air, you will create lifetime memories and develop friends who become family.”

Meet Your Neighbor, Karen Johnson
First Friends Coordinator

2023 First Friends Trips & Events

Contact Karen Johnson at 256-314-1636 or [email protected] to sign up for any trip or event. 

Thursday, March 16: Mystery Trip (SOLD OUT)

Who's ready for a mystery adventure? Will we be traveling north, south, east, or west? One thing is certain, you'll love our Mystery Destination(s)! 

• $179 per person ($20 deposit due at reservation) 
• Payment Deadline: March 1, 2023

Thursday, April 13: Bright Star (SOLD OUT)

We'll enjoy a bright journey to the Red Mountain Theater in Birmingham to see the award-winning musical written by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell, "Bright Star." Prior to the show, we'll enjoy dinner at Alabama's oldest family-owned restaurant, The Bright Star. 

• $179 per person ($20 deposit due at reservation) 
• Payment Deadline: March 24, 2023

Thursday, May 18: Here You Come Again (SOLD OUT)

Who doesn't love Dolly Parton? We'll be traveling to the historic Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee to see the new musical "Here You Come Again", a celebration of Dolly's music, humor, and words of wisdom. Before the show, we'll grab a bite at local favorite, Americana Taphouse.

• $199 per person ($20 deposit due at reservation) 
• Payment Deadline: April 14, 2023

June 23-July 1: North to Alaska (SOLD OUT)

This 7-night voyage of the glaciers aboard The Grand Princess is a First Friends favorite! We'll sail to Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Inside Passage. 

• Outside Window Cabin: $4,359
• Balcony: $4,689
• Mini-Suite: $4,889
• $500 deposit due at sign-up
• Payment Deadline: March 17, 2023

Tuesday, July 18: Stars + Stripes Bingo 

Show your patriotism by wearing red, white, + blue as we play bingo and enjoy a delicious meal too! 

• $20 per person
• The Mane Room in Downtown Florence
• Payment Deadline: July 11, 2023

August 24-September 1: Majestic Canadian Rockies (SOLD OUT)

Overwhelming scenery so beautiful that words fail to do it justice! This once-in-a-lifetime trip to the majestic Canadian Rockies includes stops in Calgary, Banff, Jasper, and Lake Louise. 

• Double Pricing: $7,269 per person
• $500 deposit due at sign-up
• Payment Deadline: May 19, 2023

September 20-22: September in the Smokies (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

The Smokies are a classic destination, but we've added many new excursions you've likely yet to experience. Our journey will feature stops at the Tennessee Aquarium, Buc-cee's, Black Fox Lodge, Parrot Mountain + Gardens, The Grand Majestic Theater for the "Soul of Motown" show, and the Museum of Appalachia. 

• Double Pricing: $869 per person	Triple Pricing: $789 per person
  Quad Pricing: $749 per person	Single Pricing: $1,089 per person

• $20 deposit due with reservation 
• Payment Deadline: August 18, 2023

Friday, October 13: Ladies' Day Away (SOLD OUT)

The ladies of First Friends will head to Merry Market in Gardendale! Vendors galore will offer their wares just in time to provide an early kickoff to holiday shopping. Plus, it's all for a good cause, as the proceeds of admission will benefit the Just Keep Smiling Foundation which assists families of children in medical crisis. After we shop til we drop, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch at Puckett's in Cullman. 

• $129 per person
• $20 deposit due with reservation 
• Payment Deadline: September 29, 2023

Thursday, November 30: We Need a LOT of Christmas (SOLD OUT)

Get in the Christmas spirit as we travel north of Nashville to Fiddle Dee Farms for "We Need a LOT of Christmas" Dinner Show! This award-winning, must-see show was created by producers and actors from some of your favorite shows in Pigeon Forge, Chaffin's Barn, and other prestigious troupes. Plus, we'll enjoy a delicious and specially prepared meal in the midst of exquisite Christmas decorations. 

• $169 per person
• $20 deposit due with reservation 
• Payment Deadline: October 27, 2023

Tuesday, December 5: Holiday Celebration 

Join us in spreading cheer during everyone's favorite time of year! A delicious lunch will be served while you enjoy fine entertainment, and of course there will be door prizes! 

• $25 per person
• Payment Deadline: November 24, 2023