2024 Legislative Year Opens
We’re officially off to the races in the 2024 legislative year! This is sure to be a full and interesting year with election season fully upon us. Your League’s Advocacy Team is in Nashville and Washington fighting for you and your members daily. Here’s what we’re expecting as the legislators come back to town. State […]
Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions Hosts Elder Abuse Panel
The Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Union devoted its first meeting of 2024 to increasing awareness among credit union professionals about elder abuse, including financial abuse and exploitation. The panel discussion was moderated by Kim Bohannon, chief innovation officer at the Tennessee Credit Union League who has an extensive credit union compliance background. Panelists included […]
Leaders Credit Union Expands Leadership Team
Leaders Credit Union has expanded its leadership team to include Chris Gray, chief mortgage officer, Hinna Jamal, sales strategy officer, and Chad Tilman, vice president of business services. “Leaders is constantly changing and doing what is best for our members and the expanding West Tennessee community, and as Leaders grows, we want to provide the […]
Fortera Credit Union Announces Cliff Sweet’s Promotion to Senior Vice President of Retail Operations
Fortera Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Cliff Sweet to senior vice president of retail operations. Formerly serving as vice president of operations, he joined the local credit union in January 2022 and has been accountable for Fortera’s branch network, contact center and centralized retail operations department. Prior to his role with […]
Bowater Credit Union Hosts Travel Club Trip
The Bowater Credit Union Gold Checking Travel Club started their most recent adventure bright and early Friday, Dec. 15, to Juliette, Ga. On the way down to Juliette, the group watched Fried Green Tomatoes, as this was the theme of this trip. The first stop made was at the Whistle Stop Cafe, where Fried Green […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Spread Holiday Cheer
The credit union principle of concern for the community is often exemplified this time of year by many credit unions throughout the state. Here’s how 11 Tennessee credit unions are helping advance their local communities. Appalachian Community Federal Credit UnionKingsport, Tenn.Multiple Holiday Events “At ACFCU, we are so fortunate to be part of communities that […]
How Credit Unions Can Use Data to Attract New Members, Increase Engagement and Grow
Digitalization is essential to drive engagement in almost every business. All financial institutions acknowledge that digital technology is crucial to stay relevant, become data-driven and build sustainable success. With their loyal members and exemplary service, credit unions demonstrate relationship banking at its very best. But to attract and retain younger members, credit unions must also […]
Georgia Pacific and Dixie Partner with Leaders Education Foundation to Expand Workforce Readiness Scholarships
Dixie®, an iconic Georgia-Pacific consumer brand, has become the Workforce Readiness Scholarship presenting sponsor with an annual donation of $20,000 for five years to Leaders Education Foundation, totaling $100,000. Through this sponsorship, Georgia-Pacific further showcases its commitment to workforce development and education, aligning with the company’s values of investing in its communities and supporting the […]
How to Support Credit Union Tornado Relief Efforts for Middle Tennessee
According to the National Weather Service, six tornadoes tore through Middle Tennessee last Saturday. The first, an EF-1, hit parts of Montgomery County. The second storm first touched down on Fort Campbell and quickly intensified. The tornado traveled 43 miles and ended in Kentucky. The tornado killed three people and left 62 injured. More than […]
New Team Members Join the League
The Tennessee Credit Union League is pleased to announce the addition of three new team members. Theresa Johnson and Sharon Vaughan joined the League’s Finance Department. Laura Parrish accepted a new role in the League’s Solutions Department. Sharon Vaughan became a part of the League in October 2022, taking on the role of a part-time […]