A Look at How Tennessee Credit Unions Celebrate International Credit Union Day
On behalf of the Tennessee Credit Union League, we wish you a very happy International Credit Union Day! Thank you for helping to improve the financial well-being of all members. We asked credit union leaders to share their ICU Day plans, and here’s a look at some of the festivities across the Volunteer State! Copper […]
League President and CEO Reflects on How Credit Unions Impacted His Family in Celebration of International Credit Union Day
As we celebrate International Credit Union Day, it’s a wonderful opportunity for those of us who work in the movement to reflect on the profound impact credit unions have had—not only on our members but on us personally. Credit unions are deeply rooted in my family’s history. I have vivid memories of growing up and […]
Eastman Credit Union Pledges Over $200,000 to Support Flood Relief and Recovery
Eastman Credit Union (ECU) has pledged $200,000 to support flood relief and recovery efforts throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. “Many communities have expressed their deep gratitude for the immediate support they’re receiving while also reminding us of the long road ahead,” said Kelly Price, president and CEO of Eastman Credit Union. “At ECU, we […]
Credit Unions Rally to Support Northeast Tennesseans
Northeast Tennesseans are digging out from Hurricane Helene’s destruction. The credit union motto of “people helping people” is exemplified as credit unions throughout the state rally around our credit union colleagues by hosting relief drives and affected credit unions help members who are reeling from the catastrophic storm. A Look at the Impact to Credit […]
UT Federal Credit Union Celebrates Newest Branch Location with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) celebrated the official grand opening of its newest branch with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony recently. This branch is the eighth branch location for UTFCU, and is the first branch in Blount County, located in the Springbrook Farm area in Alcoa. The community was invited to attend the ceremony at the […]
Hurricane Helene Impacts Northeast Tennessee Credit Unions
Friday, Sept. 27, was a weather alert day. Many schools throughout East Tennessee closed in anticipation of the remnants of Hurricane Helene moving through the area. The storm system was forecast to bring heavy rains and gusty winds. However, no one anticipated the biblical devastation that Hurricane Helene would have on the Southern Appalachians. Before […]
Leaders Credit Union Named Best Credit Union to Work For in Tennessee and Ninth Overall in the Nation
Leaders Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative based in Jackson, Tenn., has been named the Best Credit Union to Work For in Tennessee and ninth overall in the nation, according to American Banker. “We are thrilled to receive such an honorable recognition for our credit union,” said Erin Mitchell, vice president of human resources at […]
Herbert Ellison Memorial Scholarship Fund – Help Ensure Smaller Credit Unions Receive Vital Educational Opportunities
The Tennessee Credit Union League established the Herbert Ellison Memorial Scholarship Fund in 1985, honoring the memory of Herbert Ellison, a dedicated League director from Bolivar known for his support of small credit unions. The fund’s primary objective has always been to provide financial support to member credit unions, enabling them to pursue educational opportunities […]
Chapter Leadership Conference
This month, the directors of each credit union chapter across Tennessee came together for the Chapter Leadership Conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Chapter leaders learned about the history of the credit union chapter system in Tennessee and collaborated on ideas to enrich the future of the credit union chapter system. The credit union chapters in Tennessee […]
ACFCU CXO featured in Credit Union Times article
ACFCU CXO Miranda Cooper was recently featured in a Credit Union (CU) Times online series called “My journey to credit union leadership.” The Q&A pieces feature professionals who were recently placed in or promoted to a C-suite or executive leadership-level position at a credit union from a non-C-suite or executive leadership-level role. The CU Times is the foremost […]