City Employees Credit Union Supports the Humane Society and Wesley House

City Employees Credit Union in Knoxville supports the Humane Society and Wesley House through an employee campaign. “Each year our staff has the opportunity to donate $1 per week in exchange for wearing denim on Thursdays,” said Dotty Church with City Employees Credit Union. “At the end of the year, participating staff vote on which […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Rally to Support Financial Literacy as Survey Results Highlight Urgent Need

A U.S. Chamber of Commerce survey, emphasizes the vital role of financial literacy in preparing individuals for the workforce. Key Findings from the Survey Addressing the Financial Literacy Gap in Tennessee Recognizing the widespread nature of the financial literacy issue, the Tennessee Financial Literacy Commission recently hosted three Financial Literacy Scorecard Summits. These Summits gathered […]
NCUA Succession Planning Rule Goes Into Effect Jan. 1

Last December, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) released a final rule on succession planning, amending parts 701 and 741 of NCUA’s regulations. The new rule requires both consumer federal credit unions and consumer federally-insured, state-charted credit unions to establish written succession planning, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Final Rule to Reduce Unplanned Mergers Lack of […]
United Southeast Federal Credit Union Board Member Celebrates 52 Years of Board Service

Archie Pierce, a dedicated leader and beloved member of the United Southeast Federal Credit Union (USFCU) family, recently celebrated a remarkable milestone—his 90th birthday and an extraordinary 52 years of service on USFCU’s Board of Directors. His commitment, vision and unwavering belief in the credit union philosophy have shaped the organization for more than five […]
Tennessee Sister Society Hosts Holiday Ornament Exchange Networking Event

Credit union professionals gathered together for a networking event hosted by the Tennessee Sister Society of the Global Women’s Leadership Network (GWLN). This was a fun opportunity to connect with female leaders in the Nashville area and kick off the festive season. During the ornament exchange, attendees had a chance to introduce themselves and share […]
Credit Union-Backed Van Epps Wins Tennessee 7th District Special Election Tuesday Night

The votes have been cast, tallied and the people of the 7th Congressional District have spoken. Representative-elect Matt Van Epps defeated State Rep. Aftyn Behn Tuesday night to win a special election to serve the remainder of former Congressman Mark Green’s term. Van Epps won 53.9% of the vote with 96,988 ballots cast compared to […]
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 […]