NCUA Succession Planning Rule Goes Into Effect Jan. 1
Last December, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) released a final rule on succession planning, amending parts 701 and 741 of NCUA’s regulations. The new rule requires both consumer federal credit unions and consumer federally-insured, state-charted credit unions to establish written succession planning, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Final Rule to Reduce Unplanned Mergers Lack of […]
United Southeast Federal Credit Union Board Member Celebrates 52 Years of Board Service
Archie Pierce, a dedicated leader and beloved member of the United Southeast Federal Credit Union (USFCU) family, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone—his 90th birthday and an extraordinary 52 years of service on USFCU’s Board of Directors. His commitment, vision and unwavering belief in the credit union philosophy have shaped the organization for more than five […]
Tennessee Sister Society Hosts Holiday Ornament Exchange Networking Event
Credit union professionals gathered together for a networking event hosted by the Tennessee Sister Society of the Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN). This was a fun opportunity to connect with female leaders in the Nashville area and kick off the festive season. During the ornament exchange, attendees had a chance to introduce themselves and share […]
Credit Union-Backed Van Epps Wins Tennessee 7th District Special Election Tuesday Night
The votes have been cast, tallied and the people of the 7th Congressional District have spoken. Representative-elect Matt Van Epps defeated State Rep. Aftyn Behn Tuesday night to win a special election to serve the remainder of former Congressman Mark Green’s term. Van Epps won 53.9% of the vote with 96,988 ballots cast compared to […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Host Second Annual Grocery Giveaway
Grocery shoppers across Tennessee were randomly blessed with free groceries courtesy of Tennessee credit unions on Wednesday through the Second Annual Grocery Giveaway Campaign. Credit unions provided more than $40,000 in free groceries to shoppers at 28 stores across the state. “We are grateful to the nearly 200 credit union employees who exemplified the credit […]
UT Federal Credit Union’s Lisa Rodgers Named 2025 Luminary by Credit Union Times
Lisa Rodgers, chief operating officer of UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU), has been named a 2025 Luminary by Credit Union Times. Rodgers is one of nine national finalists in the Exemplary Executive Leadership category, honoring credit union professionals who drive innovation, inspire teams and advance the movement nationwide. The Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards recognize […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates $100,000 to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, deepened its commitment to children’s health by contributing $100,000 to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt during the Champions for Children charity event held on Oct. 29. All proceeds from the night will help give Monroe Carell leadership the flexibility to meet emerging […]
Cornerstone Financial Credit Union Opens Fairview Branch
Cornerstone Financial Credit Union officially celebrated the grand opening of its new branch in Fairview, Tenn., with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in late October. Community leaders, business owners, and Fairview locals came out to support the wonderful event. We are so excited to be open and look forward to continuing to be a positive impact in […]
United Southeast Federal Credit Union and SunComp Employees Federal Credit Union Announce Merger Completion to Expand Services and Strengthen Member Value
United Southeast Federal Credit Union and SunComp Employees Federal Credit Union are pleased to announce the completion of their merger, effective November 1, 2025. This partnership unites two trusted financial institutions with shared values and a commitment to exceptional member service, financial wellness, and community support. The combined organization will operate under the United Southeast […]
Eastman Credit Union Donates $50,000 to Help Combat Local Food Insecurity During Government Shutdown
Eastman Credit Union (ECU) is stepping up to support those facing food insecurity across the region by committing $50,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. This contribution will help provide essential food resources to local communities due to the interruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and the impact of the government […]