UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

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GREEN BANKSHARES, INC.

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August 5, 2011

Dear Shareholder:

We have previously sent to you proxy material for the important Special Meeting of Green Bankshares, Inc. shareholders, to be held on September 7, 2011. Your Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote FOR all items on the agenda.

Your vote is important, no matter how many or how few shares you may own. If you have not already done so, please vote TODAY by telephone, via the Internet, or by signing, dating and returning the enclosed proxy card in the envelope provided.

Very truly yours,

Michael J. Fowler
Secretary