United Southeast Federal Credit Union and SunComp Employees Federal Credit Union Announce Merger Completion to Expand Services and Strengthen Member Value
United Southeast Federal Credit Union and SunComp Employees Federal Credit Union are pleased to announce the completion of their merger, effective November 1, 2025. This partnership unites two trusted financial institutions with shared values and a commitment to exceptional member service, financial wellness, and community support. The combined organization will operate under the United Southeast […]
Eastman Credit Union Donates $50,000 to Help Combat Local Food Insecurity During Government Shutdown
Eastman Credit Union (ECU) is stepping up to support those facing food insecurity across the region by committing $50,000 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee. This contribution will help provide essential food resources to local communities due to the interruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and the impact of the government […]
Longest U.S. Government Shutdown Ends
Last night, the U.S. House cast its final vote to approve the Senate-passed funding package to reopen the federal government. The measure passed 222–209, and President Donald Trump signed it. With this action, the nearly 43-day shutdown comes to an end, and a temporary path forward is now in place. Funding Implications The package includes […]
League to Host DOJ Listening Session to Help Combat Financial Exploitation
Financial exploitation and fraud exist not only in faraway places, but here in Tennessee. People prey upon Tennessee credit union members, and sadly, sometimes those fraudsters are people closest to our members. Recently, the Tennessee Credit Union League hosted a Department of Justice’s Elder Justice Initiative (EJI) listening session with small credit unions. It was […]
CU4Kids Supports Five Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Tennessee
Credit Unions for Kids (CU4Kids), benefiting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® (CMN Hospitals) in collaboration with America’s Credit Unions was adopted as a movement and the industry’s charity of choice around 1996. Credit Union Supported Credit unions with their chapters, leagues, associations and business partners throughout the U.S. donate to CU4Kids, benefiting local children’s hospitals through […]
Inheritance of Hope Supports Families Facing Terminal Illness
When a family faces the terminal illness of a parent, their whole world is flipped upside down. Sorrow surrounds them as they walk through uncertainty, oftentimes in isolation. Joy seems impossible in these moments. They need community. They need hope. Families need Inheritance of Hope, a nonprofit that is dedicated to helping families create a […]
UT Federal Credit Union and Knoxville Ice Bears Launch Multi-Year Partnership
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) is proud to announce a new multi-year partnership with the Knoxville Ice Bears hockey team, extending through their 2029-2030 season. The beloved hometown team will now play on official UT Federal Credit Union Home Ice at the Knoxville Civic Coliseum. “We’re thrilled to be the ‘Official Credit Union of the […]
Tenured Credit Union Leader Retires from Knoxville Area Chapter Board
The Knoxville Area Chapter of Credit Unions recently hosted cybersecurity training with speaker Gilbert Young of ORNL Federal Credit Union in honor of October being Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The training focused on artificial intelligence (AI), NCUA and the credit union: opportunities for use, restrictions, third-party due diligence, risks and governance. A Decade of Volunteer Leadership […]
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union Announces New Johnson City Branch Manager
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU) is pleased to announce Kendra Nickles has joined the credit union as Branch Manager of its Johnson City location. Nickles brings nearly two decades of leadership experience in financial services and operations management, including 18 years in banking and extensive work in client relations, staff training and strategic planning. […]
Fortera Credit Union and Vanderbilt Credit Union Announce Merger Plans
Vanderbilt Credit Union and Fortera Credit Union have announced merger plans to deliver strengthened service, expand innovation, and enhance financial wellbeing for Vanderbilt Credit Union members and the broader community. The unique partnership preserves Vanderbilt Credit Union’s heritage while adding Fortera’s scale and technology to better serve the Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Health communities. The […]