S&P Global Market Intelligence Ranks Eastman Credit Union #1 Top Performing Credit Union
Eastman Credit Union has been ranked as the #1 Top Performing Credit Union in the United States by S&P Global Market Intelligence. “We are honored and humbled to receive this prestigious designation. It is a culmination of years of valuable leadership from our volunteer Board of Directors, the hard work and dedicated service of our […]
Southern Security Donates $10,000 to Collierville Education Foundation In Celebration of Youth Month
Southern Security, a not-for-profit financial cooperative whose mission is to help its members financially, recently donated $10,000 to Collierville Education Foundation (CEF) in celebration of Youth Month in April and in support of the educational enrichment initiatives within the Collierville public schools. “Investing in the future of our community’s youth is a privilege we hold […]
Upcoming Spring/Summer 2024 Professional Development Events
We invite you to participate in these upcoming professional development events. 90th Annual Convention and ExpoTuesday, April 16-Thursday, April 18GatlinburgCredit union leaders, volunteers and credit union service providers will convene in Gatlinburg, April 16-18, for the League’s 90th Annual Convention and Expo. Compliance RoundtableThursday, April 25, 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CTVirtualThe League will partner with […]
Educate Members About Shared Branching Services Ahead of Summer Travel Season with Shared Branching Awareness Week, May 20-24
We invite Tennessee credit unions to promote Shared Branching Awareness Week, May 20-24. The awareness week is a nationwide initiative for credit unions to easily promote the service of cooperative branching through Shared Branching to their members. It is that time of year when members take vacations, college students return home and storm season begins. […]
Tennessee Credit Unions to Host Families Facing a Terminal Illness This October In Nashville
One in 20 children will lose a parent before turning 16 years old. There is an array of emotions with any loss, but especially for children who are just beginning to navigate their emotions. Inheritance of Hope is a nonprofit that helps children and families facing the loss of a parent. The nonprofit hosts retreats […]
Breaking Down the Visa and Mastercard Settlement
For nearly 20 years, Visa and Mastercard have been in litigation over interchange fees. The litigation could potentially end as Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants on Tuesday, March 26. What’s in the settlement? As part of the settlement, Visa and Mastercard agreed to reduce and cap credit card interchange fees. […]
United Southeast Federal Credit Union and Mountain Empire Federal Credit Union Complete Merger
United Southeast Federal Credit Union (USFCU) and Mountain Empire Federal Credit Union (MEFCU) announced in fall 2023 their intent to merge. The merger go-live began on March 1, 2024. MEFCU of Marion, Va., has served the community as the only credit union in the immediate area. MEFCU has provided and will continue to provide valuable […]
Global Women’s Leadership Network Launches First Tennesse Sister Society
In a resounding celebration of Women’s History Month, the Tennessee credit union community came together to launch the first Tennessee Sister Society, a new addition to the Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN) dedicated to supporting women in the industry. With women at the helm of 63% of credit unions in the state, the event emphasized […]
April Features an Array of Financial Literacy Awareness Events
Financial education is a core principle of the credit union mission, and April is a great time to help educate members and the community about strengthening their financial well-being. Here are the April financial literacy awareness events. National Financial Capability Month April is National Financial Capability Month. Originally designated as National Financial Literacy Month in […]
TVFCU’s Jessica Parrish Named Chattanooga Mortgage Banker of the Year for The Second Consecutive Year
The Chattanooga Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA), at their Annual Awards Banquet on March 2, named TVFCU mortgage originator Jessica Parrish as Chattanooga Mortgage Banker of the Year for 2023. Parrish has received this prestigious award for the second year running. The award is based on a popular vote as a CMBA Circle of Excellence member. […]