Credit Unions Must Join Forces in Tax-Exempt Fight
Credit unions play an integral role in the economic success of the state of Tennessee. We’re uniquely positioned to offer accessible financial services to communities that otherwise wouldn’t have a local option, and we invest heavily in the communities we serve to support their long-term growth. As not-for-profit financial institutions, we’re afforded tax-exempt status to […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Donates $20,000 to American Red Cross Chapters in Middle Tennessee
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today a $20,000 donation to the American Red Cross, split evenly between the Heart of Tennessee Chapter and the Nashville Area Chapter. These contributions supported the Heart of Tennessee Chapter’s 13th annual Heroes Luncheon, which took place on March 13 at Middle Tennessee […]
Showcase the Credit Union Difference with April Financial Literacy Awareness Events
Financial education is a pillar of the credit union difference! While sharing financial education happens every day in credit unions, we invite you to use these awareness events as a communication tool to help educate members and the community about strengthening their financial well-being. Here are a few financial literacy awareness events happening in April. […]
TVFCU’s Jessica Parrish Named President of the Chattanooga Mortgage Bankers Association
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is proud to announce that Jessica Parrish, mortgage loan originator, has been named the 2025 president of the Chattanooga Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA). Jessica’s appointment marks an exciting achievement in her career and reflects her strong leadership within the local mortgage industry. A dedicated employee of TVFCU for 10 […]
Q&A with Criss Browning, Director of Business Development at the Tennessee League
Criss Browning, director of business development at the Tennessee Credit Union League, has crisscrossed the state serving credit unions countless of times during the past 36 years. Here’s a Q&A in honor of his retirement. How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? I moved to Tennessee March 1, 1988, from Baton Rouge, […]
Q&A with Debbie Jones, President/CEO of UT Federal Credit Union
Debbie Jones, president/CEO of UT Federal Credit Union in Knoxville, will retire at the end of the month. Here’s a Q&A in honor of her 45-year career in the financial industry. How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? I’m going on 45 years in the financial industry. I started my banking career […]
Q&A with Teresa Arnold, President/CEO of Northeast Community Credit Union
Teresa Arnold, president/CEO of Northeast Community Credit Union in Elizabethton, will retire at the end of March. Here’s a Q&A in honor of her 40-year career. How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? Nearly 40 years – I began my first credit union job in June 1985 a few years after graduating […]
Mid-March State and Federal Advocacy Update
Your League is in the thick of legislative sessions in both Nashville and Washington as the temperatures outside begin to warm up a bit from winter. Here’s a look at what we’re working on in the two capitals. Federal Tax Status On the tax fight, we’re engaged at every step of the process, working with […]
Tennessee Credit Union League and Mississippi Credit Union Association Announce Plans to Pursue Merger
The Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL) and the Mississippi Credit Union Association (MSCUA) are excited to announce an intent to consolidate. The effective date of the merger shall be on or before December 31, 2025, subject to the approval of the governing bodies of both associations. Since February 2023, the two organizations have had a […]
MS CU Association, TN CU League Merger Resource
Mississippi and Tennessee Credit Unions Stronger Together Announcement Leadership Q&A Benefits Contact Us Tennessee Credit Union League and Mississippi Credit Union Association Announce Plans to Pursue Merger CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., and JACKSON, Miss., (March 18, 2025) — The Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL) and the Mississippi Credit Union Association (MSCUA) are excited to announce an intent […]