Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) 8-K Departure of Directors or Certain Officers

Exhibit 99.2

Hand Delivered

January 5, 2011

Terry Turner
Chief Executive Officer
Pinnacle Financial Partners

Dear Terry,

I have decided not to stand for re-election to the Board of Directors of Pinnacle at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders. I am considering other business opportunities that requires travel and a large time commitment.

I have enjoyed my tenure with the Board and hope I have made some positive contribution as Chairman of the Directors Loan Committee.

I believe that management is moving the Bank in the right direction as indicated by the positive trends in earnings and much improved asset quality. I look forward to seeing Pinnacle regain its elite status in the Nashville market. I fully intend to maintain my investment in the firm.

Sincerely,

/s/ David Major
David Major