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 […]
Chattanooga Federal Employees Credit Union Donates $12,000 to East Brainerd Snack Pack Ministry
Chattanooga Federal Employees Credit Union demonstrated its continued commitment to the local community with a $12,000 donation to the East Brainerd Snack Pack Ministry. On January 7, Chattanooga Federal employees visited the East Brainerd Snack Pack Ministry to volunteer their time packing food bags for students experiencing food insecurity. These Snack Packs provide essential meals […]
ETMA Federal Credit Union Rebrands to Tennessee Military Federal Credit Union
After much consideration, deliberation and conversation, East Tennessee Military Association Federal Credit Union (ETMA) officially changed its name to Tennessee Military Federal Credit Union on Jan. 1. “This decision was made due to assumptions in our community that the “East” in our name implies we only serve a select region of our beautiful state,” said […]
Eastman Credit Union Announces Year-End Dividend to Members
Eastman Credit Union (ECU) announced an Extraordinary Dividend to be distributed to members in January 2026, bringing the total returned to members since 1998 to an impressive $225 million. “Our members are at the center of everything we do,” said Kelly Price, ECU’s president and CEO. “As a member-owned financial cooperative, we share our success […]
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions for Third Year
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU), the largest credit union in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia, announced that it is recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized companies that are committed to powering local economies by supporting small […]
Newsweek Names 13 Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Unions to America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026
This week, Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group released the list of America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026. Thirteen affiliate credit unions in Tennessee and Mississippi were recognized. “We proudly congratulate these 13 affiliate credit unions for being recognized by Newsweek in this national list,” said Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee […]
Meet the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association Board of Directors
The Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association is guided by a volunteer board of directors. “We are extremely grateful for the leadership, dedication and steady guidance of our volunteer board of directors,” said Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee and Mississippi Credit Union Association. “Their service is instrumental in strengthening our organization for […]
Members Exchange Federal Credit Union Announces New President and CEO
Members Exchange Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Ridgeland, Miss., is proud to announce the appointment of Susan Boshart as its next president and chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2026. This transition marks the beginning of a new era of leadership, following the retirement of Mitzi Tate, who retired on December 31, 2025, after an […]
Southern Security Federal Credit Union Marks Grand Opening of New $8 Million Member Services Branch and Corporate Headquarters in Collierville
Southern Security Federal Credit Union officially celebrated the grand opening of its new $8 million member services branch and corporate headquarters in Collierville with a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Monday, December 15, 2025. Located at 819 Southern Home Road, the state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in the credit union’s commitment to its members, employees, […]
UT Federal Credit Union Brings Holiday Cheer to Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans’ Home
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) shared the spirit of the season with residents of the Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans’ Home through a series of festive events and thoughtful contributions. Coordinated by UTFCU’s Kindness Committee, these efforts created meaningful moments of joy and connection for retired veterans and their families throughout November and December. UTFCU […]