Colorado and Illinois Interchange Legislation Updates
Nearly two dozen states have recently proposed or are actively carrying forward legislation to regulate or restrict credit card interchange (swipe) fees. Interchange legislation is not currently being considered in Tennessee or Mississippi, but it is important that we keep a strong pulse on what is happening around us. On Wednesday, June 3, Colorado credit […]
2026 Tennessee Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Do you know a credit union leader who has made a significant impact in your organization and the credit union movement? Created in 2010, the Hall of Fame Awards recognize the commitment, leadership and dedication individuals have made to the Tennessee credit union movement. We invite you to nominate the person in your credit union […]
Woman Gives Thousands to Scammer Claiming to be Tom Selleck, Turns Deadly in Murder-Suicide—June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month
Devastated about the loss of a high school friend, 79-year-old Karen Whitaker shared the information on Facebook. Shortly after, someone reached out claiming to be Tom Selleck and saying they had a relationship with her friend. Karen, coping with the loss, felt a connection and shared her phone number with the celebrity impersonator. The scammer […]
Tennessee’s Southern Security Credit Union is Featured in Season 3 of Opportunity Knocks, PBS World Channel Marathon Premiere Event Begins Monday
Opportunity Knocks, the award-winning series on PBS named “Best Feel-Good Show” by the Academy’s 11th Annual American Reality Television Awards, returns for Season 3 with a nationwide PBS WORLD Channel marathon premiere event. Why Opportunity Knocks Matters At a time when reality television is under scrutiny for rewarding exploitation, conflict and instant gratification, Opportunity Knocks […]
Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association Announces 2026-2027 Board of Directors
The Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association hosted its 92nd Annual Business Meeting earlier this week and is pleased to announce its 2026-2027 Board of Directors. Elected by the membership, these leaders will help shape the Association’s strategic direction and continue advocating for the interests of Tennessee and Mississippi credit unions. Executive Officers ChairwomanLaura Parham, […]
Association Inducts Five Into the Mississippi Credit Union Hall of Fame
The Association inducted five credit union leaders into the Mississippi Credit Union Hall of Fame during the Mississippi Annual Convention in Biloxi, Miss. Established in 1994, the Mississippi Credit Union Hall of Fame recognizes and honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the credit union movement in Mississippi. Since its inception, this prestigious program […]
Credit Union Leaders Gather in Biloxi
More than 200 credit union professionals gathered this week in Biloxi, Miss., for the Mississippi Credit Union Annual Convention and Expo. “We were excited to meet on the Gulf Coast to celebrate, collaborate and cultivate credit unions for our first combined Annual Convention and Expo,” said Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee and […]
Planning for a Natural Disaster
Natural disasters strike suddenly. On Wednesday night, at least 14 tornadoes tore across South Central Mississippi, leaving a path of destruction. Thankfully, all credit unions in the impacted area and their teams are safe. In recognition of this week being Hurricane Preparedness Week and May being Wildfire Awareness Month, we want to share emergency preparedness […]
Association Welcomes Cindy Raborn as Education and Conference Manager
We are pleased to announce the addition of Cindy Raborn as education and conference manager to the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association. With more than a decade of experience in corporate event planning and management, Cindy brings a strong track record of delivering strategic, well-executed events that drive engagement and organizational success. “We are […]
Association Sponsors League System’s First Fully Customizable Elder Exploitation Prevention Toolkit
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month and we have a turnkey toolkit to help you educate your members! “Helping credit unions to fight elder financial exploitation is essential to our mission,” said Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association. “We are honored to share our elder financial exploitation checklist […]