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 help share our elder financial exploitation […]
Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association Hosts Signature Fundraising Event and Leadership Summit
The last place teen Anthony Brantley wanted to be was at a conference. After his father’s brain cancer diagnosis, all he wanted was to stay home and play video games. “My dad’s cancer diagnosis was a shock to my family,” said Anthony. “It shocked us to the core. We didn’t know what to do. Life […]
ORNL Federal Credit Union Announces Summer Sessions Concert Lineups and Locations
ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) is excited to announce the return of its Summer Sessions concert series in East Tennessee. This year, ORNL FCU is bringing free Americana and bluegrass music to three locations across East Tennessee: Oak Ridge, Knoxville, and Clinton. Kicking off the 2026 series will be Erick Baker on Saturday, May […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union and LGE Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge
Ascend Federal Credit Union and LGE Community Credit Union have announced plans to merge, pending regulatory approval and a vote by LGE members. The planned partnership brings together two member‑owned credit unions with long histories of serving people, strengthening communities and building relationships rooted in trust. Both organizations approach this decision with a shared sense […]
National Credit Union Foundation Welcomes Fred Robinson to Board of Directors
Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association, was elected to serve on the National Credit Union Foundation Board of Directors. Robinson was recommended by the Foundation’s Nominations Committee to fill a vacant League president seat on the Board. Following his acceptance, the full Board of Directors voted to confirm […]
Credit Unions Supporting America’s Service Members
May isn’t just the unofficial kickoff to summer—it’s National Military Appreciation Month, a time set aside across the U.S. to recognize the service and sacrifice of active-duty troops, veterans and military families. Established by Congress in 1999, the month runs from May 1–31 and includes observances like Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day and Military Spouse […]
UT Federal Credit Union Earns Three Prestigious Diamond Awards for Marketing Excellence
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) was honored with three highly coveted Diamond Awards at the annual Marketing, PR & Development Council Conference held March 24, 2026, in Aurora, CO. Presented by America’s Credit Unions, the Diamond Awards represent the highest level of national recognition for excellence in credit union marketing and communications. Selected from almost […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Wins Prestigious Diamond Award for Member Communications Excellence
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today that it has won a coveted Diamond Award from America’s Credit Unions in the “Member or Trade Communications” category for its Possibilities newsletter. Ascend’s member newsletter was also recognized as the “Category’s Best,” earning the highest score of all other credit unions […]
Tennessee General Assembly Concludes–How Your Association Advocated for Your Credit Union
The 114th General Assembly of Tennessee has concluded. Sine die was declared at 8:16 p.m. CT on Thursday, April 23. Statewide Financial Literacy Commitment On the credit union front, it’s been a busy session. Earlier this month, Tennessee’s credit unions were honored on the floor of the House of Representatives for a $1.8 million commitment […]
Credit Union Community Shows Outpouring of Support for CU4Kids and Inheritance of Hope at Boots & Bowties Charity Fundraiser
The Grand Ole Opry stage was set Monday night for an incredible outpouring of support by the credit union community for Credit Unions for Kids and Inheritance of Hope at the Association’s Boots & Bowties Charity Fundraiser. “It was truly special to stand on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and recognize the remarkable […]