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 […]
Longest U.S. Government Shutdown Ends
Last night, the U.S. House cast its final vote to approve the Senate-passed funding package to reopen the federal government. The measure passed 222–209, and President Donald Trump signed it. With this action, the nearly 43-day shutdown comes to an end, and a temporary path forward is now in place. Funding Implications The package includes […]
League to Host DOJ Listening Session to Help Combat Financial Exploitation
Financial exploitation and fraud exist not only in faraway places, but here in Tennessee. People prey upon Tennessee credit union members, and sadly, sometimes those fraudsters are people closest to our members. Recently, the Tennessee Credit Union League hosted a Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) listening session with small credit unions. It was […]
CU4Kids Supports Five Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Tennessee
Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids), benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® (CMN Hospitals) in collaboration with America’s Credit Unions was adopted as a movement and the industry’s charity of choice around 1996. Credit Union Supported Credit unions with their chapters, leagues, associations and business partners throughout the U.S. donate to CU4Kids, benefiting local children’s hospitals through […]
Inheritance of Hope Supports Families Facing Terminal Illness
When a family faces the terminal illness of a parent, their whole world is flipped upside down. Sorrow surrounds them as they walk through uncertainty, oftentimes in isolation. Joy seems impossible in these moments. They need community. They need hope. Families need Inheritance of Hope, a nonprofit that is dedicated to helping families create a […]