June 2, 2009




Matt McNair
Division of Corporation Finance
United States Securities and Exchange Commission


Via Filing on EDGAR


Re:  Tri City Bankshares Corporation Form 10-K
         for Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2008
         File Number 000-09785


Dear Mr. McNair,

This  letter  confirms  that you have  agreed  to  extend  the time for Tri City
Bankshares  Corporation  to respond to your letter dated May 29,  2009.  We will
provide you with our responses by June 30, 2009. Thank you for this extension.


Very truly yours,

TRI CITY BANKSHARES CORPORATION



Scott D. Gerardin
General Counsel


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