TVFCU Announces Finalists for 9th Annual Idea Leap Grant, Set to Award $225,000 in Pitch Competitions
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) has announced the finalists for its 9th Annual Idea Leap Grant, with $225,000 in funding set to be awarded to small business owners across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. The program continues to spotlight innovative startups and growing businesses while investing directly in the region’s economic development. “Our Idea […]
Leaders Credit Union Wins Prestigious Diamond Award for Internal Marketing Campaign
Leaders Credit Union turned a complex system upgrade into a high-energy, employee-focused campaign that has received two Diamond Awards from the Marketing, PR, & Development Council by America’s Credit Unions. The awards were announced at their 2026 conference in Denver, Colorado, where 181 credit unions were recognized from across the United States. “We are proud […]
Strengthening Relationships Through Advocacy and Engagement
We recently participated in two important events that highlighted the Tennessee and MississippiCredit Union Association’s ongoing commitment to advocacy, relationship-building andcommunity presence. Last Thursday, we attended a luncheon with Congressman Michael Guest. Later that evening, weparticipated in an event for Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith. Both opportunities highlighted the valueof staying engaged with policymakers to help advance […]
Boots & Bowties Auction is Now LIVE
Our online charity auction is now LIVE—and it’s your chance to make a meaningful impact while scoring something truly special. From unique experiences to exclusive items, every bid helps support the Boots & Bowties Charity Fundraiser as we raise vital funding for Credit Unions for Kids and Inheritance of Hope. What makes this auction so […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Honored for Financial Literacy Commitment
Yesterday, Tennessee credit unions were honored on the floor of the House of Representatives at the Tennessee state capitol. House Joint Resolution 995 commends Tennessee credit unions for their support of the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission. We are incredibly proud of Tennessee’s credit unions for their leadership and commitment to this important cause. For more […]
Remembering Sandy Lingerfelt, Credit Union Champion
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our former League board chair and former CEO of Clinchfield Federal Credit Union, Sandy Lingerfelt. Sandy passed away on Monday, April 6. Sandy dedicated so much of her life to the credit union movement, serving 43 years as CEO of Clinchfield […]