Tennessee Credit Union League Hosts Annual Legislative and Regulatory Forum

The Tennessee Credit Union League’s Legislative and Regulatory Forum 2025 is in the books after a fantastic meeting of credit union leaders from across Tennessee at Nashville’s famous Hermitage Hotel earlier this week. Credit union advocates heard from a variety of elected officials, including Congressman John Rose, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Treasurer David Lillard, […]

Ensure All Members Are on the Guest List

As credit unions, the first quarter signals a time of celebration. Many of you are preparing for annual meetings, board meetings and member appreciation events. Most of which will probably include your credit union serving a meal. Someone, or rather a group, is responsible for maintaining the guest list. If a meal is being served, […]

Five Reasons to Attend the Legislative and Regulatory Forum

We invite you to join us for the League’s Annual Legislative and Regulatory Forum, Feb. 3-4, at the Hermitage Hotel. Solidify your plans to attend to take advantage of the hotel discount, which expires on Friday. “Tennessee credit union CEOs have always told me that the League’s Legislative and Regulatory Forum is ‘must-see TV,’ but […]

Early Voting is Open Until Oct. 31

Early voting is already underway in Tennessee as citizens from across the state will cast their ballots for the next President of the United States, US Senator, nine different House Of Representatives, along with 116 members of the Tennessee General Assembly. Find Your Polling Location and View Sample Ballot The last day to early vote […]

Permission Agreements: Empowering Your Credit Union’s Voice

Your credit union may have already signed a permission agreement or been asked to recently, and you may be wondering, what is that? The permission agreement is a document that allows the League staff and America’s Credit Union staff to speak with you and your credit union about America’s Credit Union PAC (Political Action Committee). […]

Early Voting for the Tennessee State Primary

I’m Matt Coniglio, the Tennessee League’s Director of Advocacy. While I typically discuss state legislation, recap past sessions, or fundraise for our State PAC to keep credit unions in lawmakers’ minds, today I’m writing about an important event in our political cycle: early voting for this year’s Tennessee State Primary, which begins tomorrow. Starting tomorrow, […]

Advocacy on Track Recap

Tennessee credit unions headed north to the Bluegrass state for the premier advocacy event of the summer- Advocacy on Track. They were joined by credit union advocates from Kentucky and Ohio for the two day event. Things kicked off Thursday evening at the Louisville Slugger Museum with a reception sponsored by Envisant and SRM. Attendees […]

2024 Tennessee General Assembly Credit Union Recap

Four months and 1,678 bills filed later, the 2024 session of the 113th General Assembly of Tennessee is in the books, closing in the early evening of Thursday, April 25. The Tennessee League had one of its busiest sessions in recent history, working on over a dozen different issues affecting credit unions and their members. […]

Breaking Down the Visa and Mastercard Settlement

For nearly 20 years, Visa and Mastercard have been in litigation over interchange fees. The litigation could potentially end as Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants on Tuesday, March 26. What’s in the settlement? As part of the settlement, Visa and Mastercard agreed to reduce and cap credit card interchange fees. […]

Tennessee Credit Union Leaders Advocate for Members in D.C. During GAC 2024

More than 70 Tennessee credit union leaders were in Washington, D.C., this week for America’s Credit Unions’ Governmental Affairs Conference. The national event features educational sessions, networking events and advocacy visits with state legislators. The four-day conference allows attendees to highlight the credit union difference to lawmakers. “As a small CDFI credit union, it is […]