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 […]
Jackson, Miss., Credit Unions Celebrate #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day at a Mississippi Mud Monsters Game
Seven credit unions in Jackson, Miss., joined forces with the Association for a special evening celebrating the spirit of cooperation and the people who make the credit union movement so unique. Held in recognition of #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day, the collaborative event brought credit union leaders, employees and their families together for an evening of baseball, fellowship […]
Celebrating #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day from Johnson City, Tenn., to Moss Point, Miss.
Mississippi and Tennessee credit unions joined credit unions nationwide in celebrating #ILoveMyCreditUnion Day on Friday, July 31. From member appreciation events and giveaways to community outreach and social media celebrations, credit unions found meaningful ways to recognize their members and showcase the positive impact they make in the communities they serve. So, let’s start in […]
Beyond Transactions: Credit Unions Power Life Experiences
#ILoveMyCreditUnion Day Feature Nearly 20 years ago, I had just started in the Corporate Communications Department at McKee Foods in Collegedale, Tenn. The family-owned bakery is the maker of Little Debbie® snacks and Sunbelt® snacks. During the new employee orientation, information was shared about the company credit union. I soon opened a share account to […]