Credit Unions Must Join Forces in Tax-Exempt Fight
Credit unions play an integral role in the economic success of the state of Tennessee. We’re uniquely positioned to offer accessible financial services to communities that otherwise wouldn’t have a local option, and we invest heavily in the communities we serve to support their long-term growth. As not-for-profit financial institutions, we’re afforded tax-exempt status to […]
Mid-March State and Federal Advocacy Update
Your League is in the thick of legislative sessions in both Nashville and Washington as the temperatures outside begin to warm up a bit from winter. Here’s a look at what we’re working on in the two capitals. Federal Tax Status On the tax fight, we’re engaged at every step of the process, working with […]
Three Key Advocacy Priorities in 2025
We are just days before thousands of credit union advocates across the country make their way to Washington, D.C., to speak with one voice for the People Helping People agenda. Even if you are not among those heading to Capitol Hill, you can stay connected to the movement’s efforts. We’ll be focusing our advocacy on […]
Tennessee Credit Union League Hosts Annual Legislative and Regulatory Forum
The Tennessee Credit Union League’s Legislative and Regulatory Forum 2025 is in the books after a fantastic meeting of credit union leaders from across Tennessee at Nashville’s famous Hermitage Hotel earlier this week. Credit union advocates heard from a variety of elected officials, including Congressman John Rose, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Treasurer David Lillard, […]
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, […]
Five Reasons to Attend the Legislative and Regulatory Forum
We invite you to join us for the League’s Annual Legislative and Regulatory Forum, Feb. 3-4, at the Hermitage Hotel. Solidify your plans to attend to take advantage of the hotel discount, which expires on Friday. “Tennessee credit union CEOs have always told me that the League’s Legislative and Regulatory Forum is ‘must-see TV,’ but […]
Early Voting is Open Until Oct. 31
Early voting is already underway in Tennessee as citizens from across the state will cast their ballots for the next President of the United States, US Senator, nine different House Of Representatives, along with 116 members of the Tennessee General Assembly. Find Your Polling Location and View Sample Ballot The last day to early vote […]
Permission Agreements: Empowering Your Credit Union’s Voice
Your credit union may have already signed a permission agreement or been asked to recently, and you may be wondering, what is that? The permission agreement is a document that allows the League staff and America’s Credit Union staff to speak with you and your credit union about America’s Credit Union PAC (Political Action Committee). […]
Early Voting for the Tennessee State Primary
I’m Matt Coniglio, the Tennessee League’s Director of Advocacy. While I typically discuss state legislation, recap past sessions, or fundraise for our State PAC to keep credit unions in lawmakers’ minds, today I’m writing about an important event in our political cycle: early voting for this year’s Tennessee State Primary, which begins tomorrow. Starting tomorrow, […]
Advocacy on Track Recap
Tennessee credit unions headed north to the Bluegrass state for the premier advocacy event of the summer- Advocacy on Track. They were joined by credit union advocates from Kentucky and Ohio for the two day event. Things kicked off Thursday evening at the Louisville Slugger Museum with a reception sponsored by Envisant and SRM. Attendees […]