PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORP
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             U. S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                      Washington, D.C. 29549


                           FORM 10-QSB



            QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
              OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
             FOR QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1998

Commission File Number 33-67528


                  PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)

           Georgia                              58-1538862
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(State or other jurisdiction of  (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization

884 Elbert Street, 
P.O. Box 430, Elberton, Georgia                   30635-0430
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(Address of principal executive offices)          (Zip Code)


Issuer's telephone number, including area code: (706) 283-2854
                                                --------------

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be
filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past
12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.   Yes /X/    No  /  /

  State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
        common equity, as of the latest practicable date:

  AS OF JULY 31, 1998 THERE WERE 768,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK
                           OUTSTANDING.<PAGE>
                  PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION


                              INDEX


                                                                 Page No.
PART I -  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.   Financial Statements

          Consolidated Statements of Financial Position at
          June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997                        1

          Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three
          Months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997                        2

          Consolidated Statements of Income for the Six
          Months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997                        3

          Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
          Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997                    4

Item 2.   Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of

          Operation                                                  6


PART II -      OTHER INFORMATION                                     12







                                I<PAGE>

                  PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

                  PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                  Item 1.   Financial Statements






                                II<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
                                                 CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                             JUNE 30, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997
                                                         (Unaudited)

                                                                          June 30,            December 31,
                                                                            1998                 1997
                                                                          -------             ------------
<S>                                                                    <C>                   <C>
Assets
- ------
       Cash and due from banks                                          $7,304,364           $10,789,675
       Federal funds sold                                                6,560,000             4,657,170

       Securities available for sale                                    90,826,637            82,696,136

       Loans, net of allowance for credit losses
         of $2,173,961 and $2,038,015, respectively                    142,801,758            142,288,205

       Premises and equipment                                            7,773,517              7,652,254
       Accrued interest receivable                                       2,764,824              2,616,476
       Foreclosed real estate                                              663,156                348,213
       Other assets                                                      1,394,873              1,292,020
                                                                      ------------           ------------

         Total assets                                                 $260,089,129           $252,340,149
                                                                      ============           ============

Liabilities
- -----------
       Demand deposits                                                 $41,667,730            $36,338,646
       Savings and NOW deposits                                         63,953,957             63,051,651
       Other time deposits                                             113,014,011            112,897,360
                                                                      ------------           ------------

         Total deposits                                                218,635,698            212,287,657

       Federal funds purchased                                                   0                360,000
       Accrued interest and other liabilities                            2,609,204              2,646,197
                                                                      ------------           ------------

         Total liabilities                                             221,244,902            215,293,854
                                                                      ------------           ------------

Shareholders' equity
- --------------------
       Common stock, $10 par value; 5,000,000 shares 
         authorized, 768,000 shares issued and outstanding               7,680,000              7,680,000
       Capital surplus                                                   7,280,000              7,280,000
       Retained earnings                                                23,171,724             21,391,928
       Net unrealized appreciation on securities available for sale, 
         net of taxes of $375,560 and $358,168, respectively               712,503                694,367
                                                                      ------------           ------------

         Total shareholders' equity                                     38,844,227             37,046,295
                                                                      ------------           ------------

        Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                    $260,089,129           $252,340,149
                                                                      ============           ============
</TABLE>

    The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
                                             CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                      FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
                                                          (Unaudited)

                                                                        Three Months        Three Months
                                                                           Ended                Ended
                                                                          June 30,            June 30,
                                                                            1998                1997
<S>                                                                      <C>                 <C>
Interest income
- ---------------
       Loans                                                             $3,749,336          $3,586,967
       Securities available for sale                                      1,360,249           1,359,187
       Federal funds sold                                                   113,466              56,843
                                                                         ----------          ----------

         Total interest income                                            5,223,051           5,002,997
                                                                         ----------          ----------
Interest expense
- ----------------
       Deposits                                                           1,994,294           1,878,303
       Fed Funds Purchased                                                        0               1,318
                                                                         ----------          ----------

         Total interest expense                                           1,994,294           1,879,621
                                                                         ----------          ----------

Net interest income                                                       3,228,757           3,123,376
- -------------------                                                      ----------          ----------

       Provision for credit losses                                           75,000              88,000
                                                                         ----------          ----------

         Net interest income after provision for credit losses            3,153,757           3,035,376
                                                                         ----------          ----------
Other income
- ------------
       Service charges on deposit accounts                                  321,456             331,496
       Other service charges and fees                                       242,103              96,153
       Net realized gains on sales of securities available for sale          17,140               2,172
       Other income                                                          47,225              48,700
                                                                         ----------          ----------

         Total other income                                                 627,924             478,521
                                                                         ----------          ----------
Other expenses
- --------------
       Salaries and employee benefits                                     1,123,705           1,081,084
       Occupancy expense                                                    270,315             240,135
       Net realized losses on sales of securities available for sale              0               2,541
       Other expenses                                                       485,651             484,170
                                                                         ----------          ----------

         Total other expenses                                             1,879,671           1,807,930
                                                                         ----------          ----------

Income before income taxes                                                1,902,010           1,705,967
Income tax expense                                                          587,500             490,200
                                                                         ----------          ----------

Net income                                                               $1,314,510          $1,215,767
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Net income per share of common stock                                          $1.71               $1.58
                                                                              =====               =====

Average shares outstanding                                                  768,000              768,000
                                                                            =======              =======
</TABLE>
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
                                               CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                       FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
                                                     (Unaudited)

                                                                            YTD                  YTD
                                                                          June 30,             June 30,
                                                                            1998                 1997
                                                                         ---------           ----------
<S>                                                                      <C>                 <C>
Interest income
- ---------------
       Loans                                                             $7,428,104          $7,086,033
       Securities available for sale                                      2,657,300           2,719,229
       Federal funds sold                                                   198,276             104,381
                                                                         ----------          ----------
         Total interest income                                           10,283,680           9,909,643
                                                                         ----------          ----------
Interest expense
- ----------------
       Deposits                                                           3,960,112           3,710,302
       Fed Funds Purchased                                                      267               1,788
                                                                         ----------          ----------

         Total interest expense                                           3,960,379           3,712,090
                                                                         ----------          ----------

Net interest income                                                       6,323,301           6,197,553
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       Provision for credit losses                                          150,000             171,000
                                                                         ----------          ----------

         Net interest income after provision for credit losses            6,173,301           6,026,553
                                                                         ----------          ----------
Other income
- ------------
       Service charges on deposit accounts                                  651,525             660,680
       Other service charges and fees                                       442,402             176,222
       Net realized gains on sales of securities available for sale          17,225               2,172
       Other income                                                         103,658              99,442
                                                                         ----------          ----------

         Total other income                                               1,214,810             938,516
                                                                         ----------          ----------
Other expenses
- --------------
       Salaries and employee benefits                                     2,239,193           2,130,645
       Occupancy expense                                                    518,282             476,389
       Net realized losses on sales of securities available for sale              0               4,322
       Other expenses                                                       913,185             938,086
                                                                         ----------          ----------

         Total other expenses                                             3,670,660           3,549,442

Income before income taxes                                                3,717,451           3,415,627
Income tax expense                                                        1,169,655             991,200
                                                                         ----------          ----------

Net income                                                               $2,547,796          $2,424,427
- ----------                                                               ==========          ==========

Net income per share of common stock                                          $3.32               $3.16
                                                                              =====               =====
Average shares outstanding                                                  768,000             768,000
</TABLE>
   The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                        PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION & SUBSIDIARIES
                                           CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                        FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997
                                                          (Unaudited)

                                                                           June 30,        June 30,
                                                                             1998            1997
                                                                          ----------      ---------
<S>                                                                      <C>             <C>
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income                                                                $2,547,796      $2,424,427
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
       Cash provided by operating activities:
         Depreciation and amortization                                       245,728         208,571
         Provision for credit losses                                         150,000         171,000
         Deferred income taxes                                                  ----          ----
         Net realized (gains) losses on securities available for sale        (17,225)          4,854
         (Increase) decrease in accrued interest and other assets           (566,144)        358,431
         Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities                  (36,993)       (110,614)
                                                                         -----------     -----------
         Total adjustments                                                  (224,634)        632,242
                                                                         -----------     -----------

Net cash provided by operating activities                                  2,323,162       3,056,669
                                                                         -----------     -----------
Cash flows from investing activities
Net (increase) decrease in federal funds sold                             (1,902,830)        (59,689)
Purchase of securities available for sale                                (21,585,055)    (14,496,150)
Proceeds from sales of securities available for sale                       1,249,880       4,731,484
Proceeds from maturities of securities available for sale                 12,240,035      10,578,861
Net increase in loans                                                       (663,553)     (5,351,671)
Purchases of premises and equipment                                         (366,991)     (1,922,069)
                                                                         -----------     -----------

Net cash used by investing activities                                    (11,028,514)     (7,188,895)
                                                                         -----------     -----------
Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase in non-interest bearing demand deposits,
       Savings and NOW deposit accounts                                    6,231,390       3,164,003
Net increase in time deposits                                                116,651       3,440,268
Net increase (decrease) in federal funds purchased                          (360,000)        660,000 
Dividends paid                                                              (768,000)       (691,200)
                                                                         -----------     -----------

Net cash provided by financing activities                                  5,220,041       6,463,071
                                                                         -----------     -----------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and due from banks                        (3,485,311)      2,440,845
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1                                    10,789,675       7,025,730
                                                                         -----------     -----------

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30                                      $7,304,364      $9,466,575
                                                                         ===========     ===========

Interest paid                                                             $3,658,983      $3,730,928
                                                                         ===========     ===========

Income taxes paid                                                         $1,100,965        $902,243
                                                                         ===========     ===========
</TABLE>
 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

                                    4<PAGE>

             PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
           NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
             FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 AND 1997

(1)  BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of Pinnacle Financial Corporation (the Company) and its wholly-
owned commercial bank subsidiaries, Pinnacle Bank, N.A. and
Pinnacle Bank.  All significant intercompany accounts have been
eliminated in consolidation.

     In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited
consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments
(consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for
fair statements of the consolidated financial position and the
results of operations of the Company for the interim periods. 
The results of operations for the six month period ended June 30,
1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be
expected for the entire year.

(2)  INVESTMENT SECURITIES
     As of December 31, 1994, the Company adopted FAS No. 115,
Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities .  All investment securities are classified as
available-for-sale and are recorded at their estimated fair
market values in accordance with the provision of FAS No. 115. 
From time to time, the Company may decide to sell certain
securities prior to maturity for liquidity, tax planning and
other valid business purposes.  Gains and losses are determined
using the specific identification method when securities are
sold.

(3)  INCOME TAXES
     Deferred income taxes are recorded as required by FAS No.
109,  Accounting for Income Taxes , using the liability method
under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined
based on the differences between the financial accounting and tax
basis of assets and liabilities.

(4)  ACCOUNTING FOR IMPAIRED LOANS
     FAS 114,  Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan 
was adopted as of January 1, 1995 as required.  Loans having
carrying values of $951,000 as of June 30, 1998 have been
recognized as impaired in conformity with FAS 114.  The total
allowance for credit losses related to the impaired loans was
$439,000.  For impairment recognized in conformity with FAS 114,
the entire change in the present value of expected cash flows is
reported as bad debt expense in the same manner in which the
initial impairment was recognized or as a reduction in the amount
of bad debt expense that otherwise would be reported.  The
company has recognized specific allowances in prior periods for
each of these loans based on previous methodology for calculating
its allowance for credit losses.



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ITEM 2.   MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL 
          CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

          Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations of Pinnacle analyses the
major elements of Pinnacle's consolidated balance sheets and
statements of income.  This section reflects the results of its
wholly-owned subsidiary bank, Pinnacle Bank, National Association
( Elberton ). Pinnacle Bank, National Association, was the
surviving institution following the January 1, 1998 consummation
of the merger of Pinnacle Bank, National Association (formerly
First National Bank in Elberton) and Pinnacle Bank (formerly Tri-
County Bank of Royston).

          Pinnacle continues to weigh the merits of additional
business combinations while maintaining a focus on its general
mission to responsibly serve the needs of its customers and
communities and to enhance profit potential and shareholder
value.

          For a comprehensive presentation of Pinnacle's
financial condition and results of operations, the following
analysis should be viewed along with other information contained
in this report, including the financial statements and
accompanying disclosures.  All amounts throughout this section
are rounded to the nearest 1,000 dollars, the nearest .1 million
dollars and to the nearest .1 percent to represent approximations
of reported amounts.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

          The objective of liquidity management is to maintain
cash flows adequate to meet immediate and ongoing future needs of
credit demand, deposit withdrawal, maturing liabilities and
corporate operating expenses.  Pinnacle seeks to meet liquidity
requirements primarily through the management of federal funds
and the investment securities portfolio.  At June 30, 1998, 8.6%
of the investment securities portfolio had maturity dates within
the next year and an additional 75.8% matures within the next 5
years.  During the first six months of 1998, federal funds sold
averaged $7.9 million thereby providing sufficient funds to meet
immediate needs.  Other sources of liquidity are payments on
commercial and installment loans and repayment of maturing single
payment loans.  Also, Pinnacle retains relationships with four
correspondent banks which could provide funds to it on short term
notice, if needed.  Presently, Pinnacle has arrangements with
commercial banks for short term unsecured advances up to $5.3
million.  Pinnacle's management intends to continue to closely
monitor and maintain appropriate levels of interest bearing
assets and liabilities in future periods so that maturities of
assets are such that adequate funds are provided to meet customer
withdrawals and loan requests while net interest margins are
maximized.

          Regulatory policy generally requires the maintenance of
a liquidity ratio of 25%, which is generally defined as cash plus
liquid investments divided by deposits plus borrowings due within
one year.  The desired level of liquidity is determined by
management based in part on Pinnacle's commitment to make loans
and an assessment of its ability to generate funds.  At June 30,
1998, the liquidity ratio was 42.2%.


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          Average yields on interest bearing assets decreased to
8.4% for the current quarter compared to 8.8% for the same period
the year before.  Total average interest bearing assets increased
by $13.1 million or 5.8% for the current period when compared
with the quarter ended June 30, 1997.  Average net loans
increased $7.0 million or 5.1% in the three months ended June 30,
1998 from the same 1997 period, primarily as a result of a
healthy economy in Northeast Georgia.  Average net loans during
the quarter for Pinnacle Bank, N.A. were $144.9 million.

          Average yields on interest bearing assets decreased to
8.7% for the six month period ended June 30, 1998 compared to
8.8% for the same period the year before.  Total interest bearing
assets increased by $11.8 million or 5.2% for the current period
when compared with the six month period ended June 30, 1997. 
Average net loans increased $8.8 million or 6.5% in the six
months ended June 30, 1998 from the same 1997 period, primarily
as a result of originations in the two new branches and a healthy
economy in Northeast Georgia.  Average net loans during the six
month period for Pinnacle Bank, N.A. were $144.3 million.

          Other real estate owned increased by $315,000 during
the first six months of 1998, resulting in $663,000 held at June
30, 1998 compared to $348,000 at December 31, 1997.  Non-
performing loans totaled $210,000 as of June 30, 1998
representing .1% of total loans at June 30, 1998 compared to
$235,000 at December 31, 1997, which represented .2% of total
loans at that date.  Accrued interest as of June 30, 1998 on non-
performing loans totaled $20,000 which is not reported as income. 
Non-performing loans at June 30, 1998 are classified as: real
estate, $169,000 and other collateralized loans, $41,000.

          Pinnacle continues to maintain a concentration of core
deposits from an established customer base which provides a
stable funding source.  Deposits increased $6.3 million to $218.6
million at June 30, 1998 from $212.3 million at December 31,
1997, due primarily to normal growth and continued economic
expansion in Northeast Georgia.  Non-interest bearing deposits
increased $5.4 million to $41.7 million compared to December 31,
1997 balance of $36.3 million.  Interest bearing deposits
increased $1.1 million at June 30, 1998.

          Management continues to give priority to the importance
of maintaining high levels of assets with interest rate
sensitivity, cash and cash equivalents decreased during the first
six months of 1998 from December 31, 1997 levels by $1.6 million. 
Investment securities increased $8.1 million from December 31,
1997 levels as management continues to give priority to the
importance of maintaining high levels of assets with interest
rate sensitivity.  

          Shareholders' equity increased $1.8 million to $38.8
million at June 30, 1998 from $37.0 million at December 31, 1997. 
Earnings retained during the six months amounted to $1.8 million. 
There was minimal change in the net unrealized gains due
stability in the bond market.  FAS 115 which was adopted on
December 31, 1994 requires that unrealized gains/losses on
certain marketable securities be recorded in shareholder's
equity.

          Pinnacle continues to maintain adequate capital ratios
(see  Risk Based Capital Ratios  below and see  Results of
Operations  below for discussion of dividend levels.)  Pinnacle

                                7<PAGE>
maintained a level of capital, as measured by its average equity
to average assets ratio, of 14.8% during the first six months of
1998, compared to 13.8% for the year which ended December 31,
1997.

          Management is not aware of any known trends, events or
uncertainties that are reasonably likely to have a material
effect on the registrant's liquidity, capital resources, or
results of operation.  Pinnacle is not aware of any current
recommendations by the regulatory authorities which, if they were
implemented, would have such an effect.  Loans classified for
regulatory purposes as loss, doubtful, substandard or special
mention do not represent trends or uncertainties which management
reasonably expects will materially impact future operational
trends.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (for the three month period ended June 30,
1998)

          Pinnacle's operational results primarily depend on the
earnings of the banks.  Earnings depend to a large degree on net
interest income, which is the difference between the interest
income received from investments (such as loans, investment
securities, federal funds sold, etc.) and the interest expense
which is paid on deposit liabilities.

          Net interest income in the three months ended June 30,
1998 increased 8.1% as a result of growth, more favorable rate
spreads and management's ability to match rate sensitive assets
with rate sensitive liabilities in such a way that net interest
margins have increased from the same period the prior year.  As a
result of increased deposits, interest expense increased $114,000
or 6.1% while interest income increased $220,000 or 4.4% in the
three months ended June 30, 1998 compared to the same period the
year before.

          The provision for possible loan losses is the charge to
operating expenses that management believes is necessary to fund
the reserve for possible loan losses.  The provision reflects
management's estimate of potential loan losses and the creation
of an allowance for loan losses adequate to absorb losses
inherent in the portfolio.  Pinnacle provided $75,000 for loan
losses in the three months ended June 30, 1998 compared to
$88,000 it provided for the three months ended June 30, 1997. 
Pinnacle experienced loan charge-offs in the three months ended
June 30, 1998 of $44,000 compared to $26,000 in the same period
in 1997.  The allowance for loan losses increased $174,000 to
$2.2 million at June 30, 1998 compared to $2.0 million at June
30, 1997.  Pinnacle's allowance for loan losses represents 1.6%
of total loans outstanding at June 30, 1998.  Its net charge-offs
were $33,000 during the three months ended June 30, 1998 and
$16,000 during the same period in 1997.  

          Other income for Pinnacle during the three months ended
June 30, 1998 increased $149,000 to $628,000 from $479,000 for
the same period in 1997 due primarily to increased fees for
mortgage loans originated and sold in the secondary market.  The
increase in fees were due to favorable rates and increased
efforts associated with these originations. 


                                8<PAGE>
          Other operating expenses for Pinnacle during the three
months ended June 30, 1998 increased $72,000 to $1.9 million from
$1.8 million for the same period in the previous year.  The
increase in other operating expenses is attributable to increases
in salaries, employee benefits and occupancy expenses. 

          Pinnacle's income tax expense increased $97,000 for the
quarter compared to the same period in the previous year due
primarily to increased taxable income.  The effective income tax
rate during the quarter of 30.9% is a increase of 2.2% over the
same quarter in 1997.  Please refer to the Results of Operations
for the Six Month period for an explanation of the increase of
income taxes over last period.

          Results of operations can be measured by various ratio
analyses.  Two widely recognized performance indicators are
return on average equity and return on average assets.  Net
income during the three months ended June 30, 1998 was $1.3
million and represents annualized returns of 13.8% on average
shareholders' equity and 2.0% on average assets.  Comparable
amounts during the same period of 1997 were $1.2 million, 14.3%
and 2.1%, respectively.  As detailed in previous paragraphs, the
increase in net income of $99,000 was primarily due to the net
effect of the increase in the net interest margin and increased
expenses associated with the new branches and the name changes.

          Dividends declared during the three months ended June
30, 1998 increased $.05 per share to $.50 from $.45 per share
during the same period of 1997.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (for the six month period ended June 30,
1998)

          Pinnacle's operational results primarily depend on the
earnings of the banks.  Their earnings depend to a large degree
on net interest income, which is the difference between the
interest income received from investments (such as loans,
investment securities, federal funds sold, etc.) and the interest
expense which is paid on deposit liabilities.

          Net interest income in the six months ended June 30,
1998 increased 2.0% as a result of more favorable rate spreads
and management's ability to match rate sensitive assets with rate
sensitive liabilities in such a way that net interest margins
have increased from the same period the prior year.  As a result
of increased deposits, interest expense increased $250,000 or
6.7% while interest income increased $374,000 or 3.8% in the six
months ended June 30, 1998 compared to the same period the year
before.

          The provision for possible loan losses is the charge to
operating expenses that management believes is necessary to fund
the reserve for possible loan losses.  The provision reflects
management's estimate of potential loan losses and the creation
of an allowance for loan losses adequate to absorb losses
inherent in the portfolio.  Pinnacle provided $150,000 for loan
losses in the six months ended June 30, 1998 and $171,000 for the
same period in 1997.  Pinnacle experienced loan charge-offs in
the six months ended June 30, 1998 of $77,000 compared to $75,000
in the same period in 1997.   Its net charge-offs were $14,000
during the six months ended June 30, 1998 and $56,000 during the
same period in 1997.  

                               9<PAGE>
          Other income for Pinnacle during the six months ended
June 30, 1998 increased $276,000 to $1,215,000 from $939,000 for
the same period in 1997 due primarily to increased fees for
mortgage loans originated and sold in the secondary market.  The
increase in fees were due to favorable rates and increased
efforts associated with these originations

          Other operating expenses for Pinnacle during the six
months ended June 30, 1998 increased $121,000 to $3.7 million
from $3.5 million for the same period in the previous year.  The
increase in other operating expenses is attributable generally to
increases in salaries and employee benefits.

          Pinnacle's income tax expense increased $178,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1998 compared to the same period in
the previous year due primarily to increased taxable income.  The
effective income tax rate during the period of 31.4% is a
increase of 2.4% over the same quarter in 1997.  The Company is
now subject to state income taxes due to having utilized all
carryover credits and net operating losses from prior years.  Over
the years, the management has reduced the ratio of U.S. Treasury
investments, which are tax-exempt for state income tax purposes,
because the tax yield is greater on taxable investments.

          Results of operations can be measured by various ratio
analyses.  Two widely recognized performance indicators are
return on average equity and return on average assets.  Net
income during the six months ended June 30, 1998 was $2.5 million
and represents annualized returns of 13.2% on average
shareholders' equity and 2.0% on average assets.  Comparable
amounts during the same period of 1997 were $2.4 million, 14.3%
and 2.2%, respectively.  As detailed in previous paragraphs, the
increase in net income of $123,000 was primarily due to the
increase in the other income net of tax expense.

          Dividends declared during the six months ended June 30,
1998 increased $.10 per share to $1.00 from $.90 per share during
the same period of 1997.

Year 2000
- ---------

          The "year 2000 issue" arises from the widespread use of
computer programs that rely on two-digit codes to perform
computations or decision-making functions. Many of these programs
may fail due to an inability to properly interpret date codes
beginning January 1, 2000. For example, such programs may
misinterpret "00" as the year 1900 rather than 2000. In addition,
some equipment, being controlled by microprocessor chips, may not
deal appropriately with the year "00". Pinnacle has developed a
plan that will assure the institution of being ready to process
in the year 2000. The plan involves costs such as purchasing both
hardware and software and will entail the use of both internal
and external personnel. Modifications and upgrades will be
performed on the majority of Pinnacle's existing systems. The
cost of assuring readiness to process in the year 2000 has been
budgeted, but unexpected costs may arise as Pinnacle implements
its plan of action.

          There is no assurance that Pinnacle's customers and
vendors will be ready in the year 2000. Pinnacle will host
educational seminars for our customers alerting them and
providing expertise on how to limit their exposure. Pinnacle is
also developing contingency plans for all critical applications
and service providers so business operations may proceed in the
year 2000.



                                10<PAGE>
The following tables present Pinnacle's Regulatory capital
position at June 30, 1998:
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<CAPTION>
                                                        (Rounded to the nearest thousand)

<S>                                                                <C>                   <C>
Total Risk Adjusted Assets                                         $155,842

Risk Based Capital Ratios:

TIER 1 CAPITAL
     Common stock                                                    $7,680                4.97%
     Surplus                                                          7,280                4.71%
     Retained earnings                                                23,172              14.87%
        Less: Goodwill                                                     0               0.00%
                                                                 -----------            --------
     Total Tier 1 capital                                             38,132              24.47%
     Tier 1 minimum requirement                                        6,234               4.00%
                                                                 -----------            --------
     Excess (shortfall)                                              $31,898              20.47%
                                                                 ===========            ========

TIER 2 CAPITAL
     Tier 1 from above                                               $38,132              24.47%
     Subordinated debentures                                               0               0.00%
     Allowance for loan losses, limited to 1.25%
        of risk weighted assets                                        1,948               1.25%
                                                                 -----------            --------
     Total Tier 2 capital                                             40,080              25.72%
     Tier 2 minimum requirement                                       12,467               8.00%
                                                                 -----------            --------
     Excess (shortfall)                                              $27,613              17.72%
                                                                 ===========            ========

LEVERAGE RATIO
     Tier 1 capital                                                  $38,132              14.72%
     Minimum requirement                                               7,769              3.00%
                                                                 -----------            --------
     Excess (shortfall)                                              $30,363             11.72%
                                                                 ===========            =======

Average total assets, net of goodwill                              $258,971
                                                                 ==========
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                                11<PAGE>
                      PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION

                                 PART II

ITEM 2.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

          Pinnacle is not aware of any material pending legal
proceedings to which Pinnacle or any of its subsidiaries is a
party or to which any of their property is subject.

ITEM 3.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES

          None.

ITEM 4.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

          None.

ITEM 5.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

          On March 10, 1998 the Registrant held its annual
meeting of Shareholders where the following directors were
elected at the meeting for one year terms:

          L. Jackson McConnell               James E. Purcell
          Lint W. Eberhardt                  Maurice Bond
          L. Jackson McConnell, Jr.          Steve Williams
          Robert H. Hardy                    H. Thomas Brown
          Charles Bradshaw                   William F. Grant
          Calvin Hill                        Robert E. Lee, III
          J. Daniel McAvoy                   Anderson Dilworth
          Don C. Fortson                     D. Wayne Braswell
          Etherage C. Phillips

          619,994 Shares (81%) were cast in favor of the
directors.  There were an additional 1,248 shares (less than one
percent) cast for only ten of the elected directors.  There were
no broker non-votes cast. 


ITEM 6.  OTHER INFORMATION

          None.


ITEM 27. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

         Exhibit 27 - Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only)

         There were no reports on Form 8-K.

<PAGE>
                            SIGNATURES



   In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the
 registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
            the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                              PINNACLE FINANCIAL CORPORATION


Date: August 12, 1998         By: /s/ L. Jackson McConnell
                                 L. Jackson McConnell
                                 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
                                 (Principal Executive and Financial Officer)


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