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America’s Credit Unions Selects Fred Robinson to Serve on Transition Board of Directors

 We are honored to announce that America’s Credit Unions has selected Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee League, to serve on its Transition Board of Directors.  “America’s Credit Unions is excited to welcome Fred Robinson to our Transition Board of Directors,” said Jim Nussle, president and CEO of America’s Credit Unions. “Fred lives […]

Tennessee League Serves as the Voice of Tennessee Credit Unions for 90 Years

This June marked the 90th anniversary of when President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Federal Credit Union Act, creating a nationwide network of financial cooperatives. With the Federal Credit Union Act enacted, visionary credit union pioneers hosted a meeting at the YMCA Camp in Estes Park, Colo., in August 1934. Each state sent […]

Credit Union Leader Shares Legacy Retreat Volunteer Experience

The League and credit unions across the state served families during Inheritance of Hope’s Legacy Retreat in Nashville last weekend. During the Legacy Retreat, families facing the loss of a parent to terminal illness made lasting memories together at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Families enjoyed the beautiful property and accommodations, as well as a show […]

Ascend Federal Credit Union Opens McMinnville Branch at New Location

Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced the opening of its newest location in McMinnville. Located at 3080 Nashville Highway, a grand opening ceremony was held at the new location on Wednesday, Oct. 16, to celebrate the branch’s official launch. The recently completed 3,500-square-foot facility includes five member service rooms, […]

League Announces 2025 Event Lineup

The Tennessee Credit Union League is honored to announce professional development events for the first half of 2025. The lineup includes events hosted exclusively by the Tennessee League and events where the Tennessee League collaborates with other leagues. Through these educational opportunities, credit union professionals can learn the latest industry trends to help Tennessee credit […]

Q&A with Northeast Community Credit Union Nearly a Month After Hurricane Helene

Northeast Community Credit Union lost its 19E Branch in Elizabethton when the Doe River overflowed its banks a month ago when Hurricane Helene hit the Southern Appalachian Mountains. The storm devastated the communities surrounding the area. Here’s an update from Teresa Arnold, president and CEO of Northeast Community Credit Union, and Amanda Blair, training and […]

League’s Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions Provides 33 Disaster Relief Grants

Helene struck the Southern Appalachians nearly three weeks ago. The destruction happened in a matter of hours, but the clean-up and rebuilding process will take much longer. To help, the League’s Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions is offering disaster relief grants to Tennessee credit union employees and volunteers impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Chapter […]

A Look at How 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 ICU Day plans, and here’s a look at some of the festivities across the Volunteer State! Copper […]

Credit Unions Rally to Support Northeast Tennesseans 

Northeast Tennesseans are digging out from Hurricane Helene’s destruction. The credit union motto of “people helping people” is exemplified as credit unions throughout the state rally around our credit union colleagues by hosting relief drives and affected credit unions help members who are reeling from the catastrophic storm. A Look at the Impact to Credit […]