Newsweek Names 13 Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Unions to America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026
This week, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group released the list of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026. Thirteen affiliate credit unions in Tennessee and Mississippi were recognized. “We proudly congratulate these 13 affiliate credit unions for being recognized by Newsweek in this national list,” said Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee […]
Meet the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association Board of Directors
The Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association is guided by a volunteer board of directors. “We are extremely grateful for the leadership, dedication and steady guidance of our volunteer board of directors,” said Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association. “Their service is instrumental in strengthening our organization for […]
Treasury Department Issues Penny Rounding Guidance for Cash Transactions
More than a month after the U.S. Mint stopped printing pennies, there is now guidance on rounding for cash transactions. Shortly before Christmas, the Treasury Department issued the “Penny Production Cessation FAQs.” Rounding Guidance for Cash Transactions The Treasury Department shares that as pennies fall out of circulation, merchants will need to round transactions either […]
New Year, Stronger Organization for Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Unions
The new year is often a signal of rebirth and renewal. It is about returning to what is essential—clarifying values, creating greater intention and refining focus. For us, our rebirth is the start of a singular organization to serve Mississippi and Tennessee credit unions. We are excited to combine the best of both organizations to […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Host Second Annual Grocery Giveaway
Grocery shoppers across Tennessee were randomly blessed with free groceries courtesy of Tennessee credit unions on Wednesday through the Second Annual Grocery Giveaway Campaign. Credit unions provided more than $40,000 in free groceries to shoppers at 28 stores across the state. “We are grateful to the nearly 200 credit union employees who exemplified the credit […]
League to Host DOJ Listening Session to Help Combat Financial Exploitation
Financial exploitation and fraud exist not only in faraway places, but here in Tennessee. People prey upon Tennessee credit union members, and sadly, sometimes those fraudsters are people closest to our members. Recently, the Tennessee Credit Union League hosted a Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) listening session with small credit unions. It was […]
Shared Branching Network Turns 50
In 1975, five visionary credit unions in Detroit came together to create something extraordinary: a cooperative branch network built on trust, access and service. Today, that idea has grown into the nation’s largest cooperative branch system — connecting thousands of credit unions across the country to deliver nationwide access and personalized, member-first service. The Tennessee […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Celebrate International Credit Union Day
On behalf of the Tennessee Credit Union League, we wish you a very happy International Credit Union Day! Thank you for helping to improve the financial well-being of all members. We asked credit union leaders to share their International Credit Union Day plans, and here’s a look at some of the festivities across the Volunteer […]
Four Cybersecurity Tips to Protect Your Credit Union
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It is essential to not only educate members but also credit union employees about the necessary actions to reduce cybersecurity risks. This year’s theme—Building a Cyber Strong America—highlights the need to strengthen the country’s infrastructure against cyber threats, ensuring resilience and security. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) cautions that […]
Promote Cybersecurity Awareness to Members This October
You can’t build a shield around your members, but you can help educate them about the importance of digital vigilance. A great time to help educate members is during Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have designated October as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This campaign aims to educate individuals […]