2025 National Credit Union Youth Month Materials Are Now Available

In April, credit unions in Tennessee and across the country celebrate National Credit Union Youth Month and National Financial Literacy Month. While credit unions take financial education seriously all year long, this month provides even more opportunities to work with members and community partners to promote financial wellness. To help your credit union tailor your […]

Tennessee Credit Union Leaders Advocate for Members in D.C. During GAC 2025

Credit union leaders have been gathering in Washington, D.C., to advocate for credit union members at the Governmental Affairs Conference for 50 years! This year, nearly 70 Tennessee credit union leaders joined more than 6,000 credit union colleagues from all 32 leagues and 50 states for GAC 2025. The national event featured educational sessions, networking […]

Fred Robinson Receives Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award

Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee Credit Union League, was recognized with the 2025 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) during a reception held in conjunction with the Governmental Affairs Conference. This prestigious award honors a credit union league/association president who has demonstrated visionary […]

Tennessee Credit Unions Host Leadership Development Sessions on Presidents’ Day

Tennessee credit unions are getting creative by using federal holidays to host in-person leadership development sessions. The day is an opportunity for all employees to gather to learn credit union news, celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and network with each other. Bonus, most credit unions offer employees a floating holiday! Here’s a look at some […]

Copper Basin Federal Credit Union’s Madison Wright to Represent Tennessee at Crash the GAC

The Governmental Affairs Conference, March 2-6 in D.C., is quickly approaching. Among the attendees will be Tennessee GAC crasher, Madison Wright, marketing representative/member experience specialist at Copper Basin Federal Credit Union in Copperhill. Wright is one of 55 credit union professionals selected by Filene to Crash the GAC. Young professionals have been Crashing the GAC […]

TBI Launches SafeSenior TN Campaign to Help Combat Financial Exploitation

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, has launched an online resource center to help educate and protect Tennesseans from fraud and abuse. SafeSeniorTN.com provides guidance on financial, personal safety and technology to help protect seniors from crime. “We are excited to be a partner organization […]

Educate Members to #SlamTheScam on March 6

Mark your calendars for the national Slam the Scam Day on Thursday, March 6. The awareness day is part of the National Consumer Protection Week and is designated by the Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to rise. “We invite you to use the Slam […]

Chattanooga Federal Employees Credit Union Recognizes Board Member for 44 Years of Service

Tennessee’s second oldest surviving credit union, Chattanooga Federal Employees Credit Union recently hosted its 100th Annual Meeting. The credit union was created by Chattanooga postal employees and was chartered on Jan. 13, 1925. During Chattanooga Federal Employees Credit Union’s 100th Annual Meeting, the credit union celebrated the leadership of longtime board member, Bill Swafford, who […]

Ensure All Members Are on the Guest List

As credit unions, the first quarter signals a time of celebration. Many of you are preparing for annual meetings, board meetings and member appreciation events. Most of which will probably include your credit union serving a meal. Someone, or rather a group, is responsible for maintaining the guest list. If a meal is being served, […]