Note 2 - Acquisitions - Changes in Fair Value of Net Assets Acquired and Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)
Goodwill at December 31, 2019	$ 84,002
Goodwill at March 31, 2020	85,048
HomeTown Bankshares Corporation [Member]
Goodwill at December 31, 2019	40,130
Premises and equipment	520
Other real estate owned	254
Other liabilities	272
Goodwill at March 31, 2020	$ 41,176

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