About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. It was just another quiet morning in downtown Springdale when a regular noticed something unusual coming from Arvest Bank's basement. A soft humming sound, like an old record player winding up, could be heard echoing through the hallways. Curious, the regular followed the noise and found an ancient safe slowly opening on its own, revealing stacks of hundred-dollar bills neatly arranged. Turns out, it was just the bank’s night janitor playing his favorite vinyl collection—an old jazz album that kept the safe synchronized with each track. Everyone had a good laugh over coffee later that day.
2. It was an unusually warm autumn afternoon when a delivery driver pulled up to Arvest Bank's downtown branch. As he approached the front door, he heard a faint humming sound coming from inside. Curious, he peered through the glass and saw an old man dancing in circles around the teller’s counter, humming along to some unheard tune. The delivery driver knocked gently on the window, causing the man to jump and spin around, nearly knocking over a stack of coins. Turns out, it was just an elderly local who came every day to dance during his lunch break—nobody knew why, but everyone loved him for it.
3. It was a typical Saturday morning at Arvest Bank in Tulsa when a little girl pointed excitedly at the ceiling. Her father, distracted by the queue, didn't notice until she exclaimed, 'Daddy, look! It's dancing!' The teller looked up curiously and smiled, ‘Oh, that’s just our new ceiling tiles reflecting the light.’ The girl giggled, and her dad laughed along, realizing he’d missed another moment with his daughter. As they left, an elderly gentleman behind them muttered, ‘Kids these days see things their parents never did!’
4. It was a typical Tuesday morning at Arvest Bank in Oklahoma City when a teller looked down and saw something unusual on her desk. A small, dusty teddy bear with a handwritten note attached read: ‘For the kindest soul behind the counter.’ The teller smiled, picked up the bear, and placed it carefully on the counter. Over the next few days, more bears appeared—each one accompanied by a different heartfelt note from anonymous donors. Soon enough, Arvest Bank became known for its 'bear drive,' where customers would leave little gifts of affection for their friendly staff.