Home Team Advantage: Helping Members Cover the Bases of Today’s Housing Market
Home: (n) a place or feeling of belonging; the place where a team is based; where people are cared for; the center or heart of something. Owning a home has long been the foundation of quality of life for Tennesseans. Not only the achievement of personal independence and financial stability, homeownership plays a crucial role […]
United Southeast Federal Credit Union Hosts Flags of Gratitude Event
United Southeast Federal Credit Union (USFCU) hosted its 10th Annual Flags of Gratitude cookout to honor and express gratitude to the first responders and military personnel in the community on Friday, May 24. The event, held at USFCU’s Corporate Office, brought together these brave individuals, their families, credit union members and the broader community for […]
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 […]
Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Helping Members Prevent Cybersecurity Scams
Cybersecurity scams targeting seniors are becoming more and more prevalent with the increased dependence on technology, leading to billions of dollars lost annually in the U.S. It’s important to know how to keep yourself and your elderly loved ones safe. According to the FBI’s 2023 Elder Fraud Report, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received […]
Fortera Credit Union Earns 2024 Great Place to Work Certification™
Fortera Credit Union is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Fortera. This year, 91 percent of employees said it’s a great place to work – 34 points higher than […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union’s Assistant VP of Branch Delivery Retires
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, congratulates Cindy Watson, assistant vice president of branch delivery, on her retirement. Watson retires following a successful career with Ascend that spanned more than 30 years. Hired by Ascend in 1993, Watson was promoted to assistant vice president of branch delivery in 2017. During […]
June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month
In celebration of June being National Zoo and Aquarium Month, we invite Tennessee credit union members to visit area zoos and aquariums. The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Ga., offers Tennessee credit union members an admission discount. Download the flier [PDF] and visit georgiaaquarium.org/yourleague to learn more!
Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Federal Credit Union Act
June marks the 90th anniversary of the Federal Credit Union Act, which was signed into law on June 26, 1934. This key milestone is a reason for credit unions to celebrate. The legislation allowed credit unions to organize under state or federal charter and created the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions, the first government agency […]
Former Ascend President and CEO Caren Gabriel Inducted Into the Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced that former Ascend President and CEO Caren Gabriel has been inducted into the Tennessee Credit Union League Hall of Fame. The award recognizes Gabriel’s impact and leadership during her 38 years at Ascend, including 19 served as the credit union’s top executive. The […]
Credit Unions Should Ask for Balanced Approach from Regulators
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, credit unions face increasing scrutiny regarding fees and consumer protection policies. It appears that everyone is eager to step into the consumer protection arena, proposing broad, sweeping regulations that significantly impact how credit unions and other financial institutions conduct business with their members and customers. While these regulations are […]