Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Board Member John Pogue Retires after 49 of Service
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) announces the retirement of John Pogue from the institution’s board of directors. Pogue served as a dedicated member for 49 years. Pogue began volunteering with the credit union in 1977 as a member of the Credit Committee, moved to theSupervisory Committee in 1978 and became a board member in […]
Hiwassee River Credit Union Breaks Ground on First Stand-Alone Branch
Hiwassee River Credit Union marked an important milestone last Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with the groundbreaking of its first stand-alone branch, signaling a new era of service and accessibility for its members. Since 1969, the credit union has operated inside the Olin Corporation plant, serving employees of Olin, Solenis, and their families for more than […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates $55,000 and Over 13,000 Food Items to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today it has donated $55,000 and over 13,000 food items to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee to help ensure individuals and families had access to nutritious food this holiday season. Ascend’s support includes a $30,000 donation to fund 15 Mobile Markets […]
January Advocacy Update
Tennessee Legislative Session Update Twenty inches of snow were not to be had, but much of Tennessee certainly received more than enough winter weather to last a couple of seasons this weekend. While the General Assembly closed for the entire week, work is still happening in the background. We’re monitoring a few bills that have […]
Last Call for February Personify Leadership Training
Don’t miss out on the inaugural session of Personify Leadership Training on Feb. 9-10, in Jackson, Miss. Registration closes this Friday, Jan. 30! Personify Leadership is a two-day, high-intensity leadership development program focused on eight core, body-focused competencies using an experiential research-based approach to equip leaders with practical tools to effectively lead, build trust and […]
Remembering Leisa Massingill, Former Shared Branch Manager
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our colleague andfriend, Leisa Massingill, former shared branch manager with the Tennessee Credit Union League. Leisa passed away on Saturday, Jan. 24. Leisa worked 44 years in the finance industry, 36 of those at the League. She spent 24 […]
Managing the 10% Credit Card Rate Cap Proposal
As Tennessee and Mississippi credit unions continue to serve as the bedrock of financial stability for our local communities, we are closely monitoring a significant shift in the federal landscape. President Trump has recently intensified his call for a nationwide 10% cap on credit card interest rates, moving the conversation from social media to the […]
Tricia McMullen, Association Executive Assistant, Announces Retirement
Tricia McMullen, executive assistant with the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association, announced she plans to retire at the end of the month after working in the credit union industry for 37 years. In honor of her retirement, here’s a Q&A about her career milestones. How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? […]
Five Business Continuity Tips for Your Credit Union
A major winter storm is forecast to wallop a 2,000-mile stretch of the country from the southern Plains to the Northeast beginning Friday. Depending on the exact storm track, some areas may experience widespread power outages and treacherous driving conditions. Here are five tips to help your credit union prepare for the winter storm! Additional […]
Tennessee and Mississippi General Assemblies in Session and National Issues to Watch
Happy new year from your expanded Advocacy Team! With our first advocacy update of 2026, we’d like to start by officially welcoming our Mississippi colleagues and credit unions to the fold and look forward to advocating with and for everyone in this new era. And we’re off to a flying start. National Issues Impacting Credit […]