November 3, 2017
VIA EDGAR AND ELECTRONIC MAIL
United States Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Corporation Finance
100 F. Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20549
Re: Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc.
Registration Statement on Form S-4
Filed October 17, 2017
File No. 333-220991
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In accordance with Rule 461 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc. (the “Company”) respectfully requests that the effective date for the registration statement referred to above be accelerated so that it will be declared effective at 4:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on November 6, 2017, or as soon thereafter as is practicable.
Very truly yours,
Commerce Union Bancshares, Inc.
/s/ DeVan D. Ard, Jr.
DeVan D. Ard, Jr.
President and Chief Executive Officer