State-Chartered Credit Union Leaders Attend NASCUS Conference
This week, state-chartered credit union leaders from across the country gathered in Philadelphia, Penn., for the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) State Summit. The annual event brings together state-chartered credit union leaders, regulators and industry professionals to discuss key issues facing the credit union system and share insights, ideas and best practices. […]
Supporting Members Through Layoffs and Job Loss
Bureau of Labor Statistics Reports 23,000 Jobs Lost in July Growing up in a small town in East Tennessee in the 1990s, I remember conversations around the dinner table often included my parents talking about new industries coming to the area. I was in elementary school when an automotive glass plant, Carlex Glass, opened in […]
Jackson, Miss., Credit Unions Celebrate #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day at a Mississippi Mud Monsters Game
Seven credit unions in Jackson, Miss., joined forces with the Association for a special evening celebrating the spirit of cooperation and the people who make the credit union movement so unique. Held in recognition of #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day, the collaborative event brought credit union leaders, employees and their families together for an evening of baseball, fellowship […]
Celebrating #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day from Johnson City, Tenn., to Moss Point, Miss.
Mississippi and Tennessee credit unions joined credit unions nationwide in celebrating #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day on Friday, July 31. From member appreciation events and giveaways to community outreach and social media celebrations, credit unions found meaningful ways to recognize their members and showcase the positive impact they make in the communities they serve. So, let’s start in […]
Beyond Transactions: Credit Unions Power Life Experiences
#ILoveMyCreditUnion Day Feature Nearly 20 years ago, I had just started in the Corporate Communications Department at McKee Foods in Collegedale, Tenn. The family-owned bakery is the maker of Little Debbie® snacks and Sunbelt® snacks. During the new employee orientation, information was shared about the company credit union. I soon opened a share account to […]
Credit Unions Invited to Attend Virtual TruStage Conference
On behalf of the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association, we invite you to attend TruStage® Discovery 2026 on Thursday, Aug. 27! The free, one-day virtual conference is designed to help credit union leaders prepare for what’s next. Join financial professionals from across the country for a full day of strategic perspectives and actionable insights […]
Last Chance to Register: Become a Certified Financial Counselor
Time is running out to join the 2026 Enhanced Financial Counselor Certification Course! Registration closes on Friday, July 17, and this is your final opportunity to enroll before the education program begins. If becoming a Certified Financial Counselor has been on your professional goals list, now is the time to make it happen. This semi […]
In Their Own Words—Southeast Management School Graduates Share Their Experiences
Seven Tennessee credit union professionals were among the 29 who graduated on June 19 from Southeast Management School, a comprehensive three-year professional development program. Hosted by Southeastern Regional Credit Union School (SRCUS), Southeast Management School is designed to strengthen managerial leadership in the credit union industry. Students earn continuing education credits each year and, upon […]
Get Ready to Celebrate #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day on July 31
Mark your calendars! #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day returns on Friday, July 31, offering credit unions across the country a fun and engaging opportunity to showcase the credit union difference. Whether your credit union plans a major campaign or a simple social media post, every story sharedhelps raise awareness of the credit union movement and the positive impact […]
Four TN/MS Credit Unions Receive Expanded Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Grants
On Monday, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) awarded $3.47 million in Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants to 97 low-income designated credit unions. Of the grant recipients, one is in Mississippi and three are in Tennessee. Mississippi CDRLF Grant Recipient 1ST Mississippi Federal Credit Union, MeridianUnderserved Outreach New or Expanded Financial Education Programs; New […]