ORNL FCU Announces Return of Summer Sessions Concerts to Oak Ridge this Summer
ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) is excited to announce the return of its Summer Sessions concert series this summer at AK Bissell Park in Oak Ridge. The concert series took a one-year hiatus in 2024 due to ongoing construction and park improvements by the City of Oak Ridge. Summer Sessions is a free concert […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Announces Retirement of Chief Human Resources Officer Peggy Stubblefield
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, today announced the retirement of Peggy Stubblefield, chief human resources officer. Stubblefield concludes an impressive career in Tullahoma with Ascend that lasted for more than four decades. Stubblefield began her Ascend career in 1982 as a certificate clerk and steadily advanced through roles of […]
Congressional Update: Credit Union Priorities and the Road Ahead
Last week, the House passed its version of the “Big Beautiful Bill” or H.R. 1, marking a significant initial win for the credit union industry—particularly regarding the preservation of the credit union tax exemption. Notably, the House version did not include any provisions that would alter or eliminate this vital exemption, representing a key victory […]
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Every year, millions of older Americans lose significant portions of their life savings to elder financial exploitation, and the problem is only growing. According to a report conducted by the AARP, older adults over the age of 60 lose approximately $28.3 billion each year as a result of elder financial exploitation — an amount that […]