Magnolia Federal Credit Union Recognizes Board Member
We are proud to recognize Magnolia Federal Credit Union Board Member, Robert Stringer, for being named the 2026 American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces/International Services Volunteer of the Year. This prestigious honor reflects Robert’s longstanding commitment to serving others and making a meaningful impact in our communities and beyond. Through his dedication, compassion, […]
Planning for a Natural Disaster
Natural disasters strike suddenly. On Wednesday night, at least 14 tornadoes tore across South Central Mississippi, leaving a path of destruction. Thankfully, all credit unions in the impacted area and their teams are safe. In recognition of this week being Hurricane Preparedness Week and May being Wildfire Awareness Month, we want to share emergency preparedness […]
Association Welcomes Cindy Raborn as Education and Conference Manager
We are pleased to announce the addition of Cindy Raborn as education and conference manager to the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association. With more than a decade of experience in corporate event planning and management, Cindy brings a strong track record of delivering strategic, well-executed events that drive engagement and organizational success. “We are […]
Tennessee Approves New Congressional Map, Splitting Memphis’ 9th Congressional District into Three Separate Districts
As expected, the 2nd extraordinary session of the 114th General Assembly of Tennessee concluded Thursday afternoon with the passage of new congressional maps. Only the first and second districts, represented by Congresswoman Harshbarger and Congressman Burchett respectively, remain 100% of what they were previously. It will take a little bit for the new maps to […]
Sprouting Success: A Taste of SEEDS Webinar Series
The Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association is pleased to introduce Sprouting Success, our brand-new, high-energy webinar series designed to give you a preview of the high-impact custom training available through our SEEDS program. Whether you’re a front-line teller, a commercial lender or a board member, this series is built with your specific growth in […]
Recruit Qualified Job Candidates with CreditUnionCareer.com
For many industries, hiring season typically occurs during the beginning of the year and late summer and early fall. As we approach peak hiring season between September and October, the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association would like to ensure our financial cooperatives are taking advantage of the go-to job board—CreditUnionCareer.com. As part of your […]
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 share our elder financial exploitation checklist […]
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 […]