We have a new name: AnchorPoint, a stronger voice for credit unions in Tennessee and Mississippi.

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Author: Jessica McCosh

AnchorPoint Credit Union Association Provides Stability and Direction to Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Unions

New Brand Focuses on Being a Stronger Voice for Credit Unions After Merger of Tennessee Credit Union League and Mississippi Credit Union Association Tennessee and Mississippi credit unions proudly announce the Association’s new name—AnchorPoint Credit Union Association. AnchorPoint provides stability and direction to more than 175 credit unions and their 3.5-million-member consumers across Mississippi and […]

Credit Union Leaders Gather in the Smokies for the Tennessee Annual Convention & Expo

Tennessee and Mississippi credit union leaders gathered in Gatlinburg for the Tennessee Annual Convention & Expo. More than 450 attendees, exhibitors, and guests participated in the 92nd annual event, marking the highest conference attendance in recent years. Tuesday The event kicked off bright and early on Tuesday with the Association’s golf tournament to benefit Inheritance […]

Association and VolCorp Announce the 2026 Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame Inductees

The Association and Volunteer Corporate Credit Union (VolCorp) are excited to announce this year’s inductees into the 2026 Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame. Award recipients will be inducted at the Association’s 92nd Annual Convention and Expo in Gatlinburg, Tenn., on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Created in 2010, the Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame honors […]

Our Staff Picks: Favorite Things to Do in the Smokies

We look forward to seeing you in the Great Smoky Mountains for the Tennessee Annual Convention! Wednesday evening is meeting-free, so you’ll have an opportunity to explore the area and enjoy an evening meal in one of Gatlinburg’s many restaurants. There are plenty of things to do and restaurants to choose from. Here are a […]

25 Years Later—Credit Union Leaders Share Their 9/11 Memories

Today, on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, we pause to remember a day that forever changed our nation and touched countless lives. We share the stories of several credit union leaders who recall where they were when the attacks occurred, what they witnessed and experienced in the hours that followed and […]

Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Unions Named CU Times Luminaries Awards Finalists

Recently, CU Times announced the finalists for the renowned Luminaries Awards. We spotted several Tennessee and Mississippi credit unions. The winners will be announced during the CU Times Luminaries Awards Gala in early November. “We are excited to learn that six Tennessee credit unions and two Mississippi credit unions were selected as CU Times Luminaries […]

Tennessee Credit Unions Remember Dolly Parton

In the early 1990s, the drop-out rate in Sevier County, Tenn., was 35 percent. Dolly had just created the Dollywood Foundation, and her first goal was to help students graduate from high school. She promised every 7th- and 8th-grade student that she would personally give them $500 if they graduated from high school. It worked—graduation […]

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 […]