Leaders Credit Union Celebrates Grand Opening of New Arlington Branch
Leaders Credit Union celebrated the grand opening of its first Arlington branch, marking a significant milestone in serving the community with comprehensive financial services to a growing area. The ribbon-cutting ceremony drew leaders from the Greater Memphis and Arlington Chambers, community officials, local residents and Leaders Credit Union executives. Arlington Mayor Wissman led a welcome. […]
Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit Union Reunites Stowaway Cat, “Baby Kitty” With Her Family
The morning of December 31st, 2024 began just like any other New Year’s Eve. The busy traffic on North Hall Road outside Alcoa Tenn Federal Credit Union was filled with the hustle and bustle of people making their way to work. For Beth Hollomon, the relief of another year in the rear-view mirror brought with […]
League Invites Credit Unions to Attend 2025 Events
Mark your calendar for these upcoming professional development events in 2025. “Being able to provide affordable educational opportunities that are curated specifically for credit union professionals is at the heart of the League,” said Kim Bohannon, chief innovation officer at the League. “You’ll find some exciting new programs like our new Fraud Conference that was […]
Enbright Credit Union Unveils Cancer Care Debt Relief Program
Enbright Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its Cancer Care Debt Relief Program, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at supporting members facing the financial challenges that come with cancer treatment and recovery. This program provides relief on existing loans for 6 to 18 months, offering members a chance to focus on healing without […]
2025 Hall of Fame Nominations Open
Do you know a credit union leader who has made a significant impact in your organization and the credit union movement? Created in 2010, the Hall of Fame Awards recognize the commitment, leadership and dedication individuals have made to the Tennessee credit union movement. We invite you to nominate the person in your credit union […]
Eighteen Credit Union Associations Unite in Defense Against CFPB’s Harmful Overdraft Rule, Supporting Financial Well-Being for All Members
Late yesterday, 18 credit union leagues and associations filed an amicus brief in support of America’s Credit Unions’ recent federal lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule that sets a fee cap on overdraft protection programs. Collectively, leagues and associations that filed the amicus brief represent 3,237 credit unions and 105 million […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Bless Shoppers with More Than $62,000 in Free Groceries, Exemplifying People Helping People Philosophy
Credit unions throughout Tennessee spread holiday cheer by blessing shoppers with more than $62,000 in free groceries during a two-day Grocery Giveaway Campaign. The giveaway is a collaborative initiative by Tennessee credit unions to help make holiday meals accessible and offset rising food costs. Shoppers at 32 grocery stores throughout the state were blessed with […]
Eastman Credit Union Gives $1 Million to Appalachia Service Project Closing Funding Gap for Up to 40 Helene Relief Homes
On Thursday, Dec. 12, Eastman Credit Union (ECU) presented a $1 million check to Appalachia Service Project designated for the rebuilding and repairing of homes destroyed by Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. “At ECU, our commitment to our members and communities is unwavering, and if there’s ever been a time to help, […]
League President Remembers the Founder of Middle Tennessee Federal Credit Union
In 1969, Navy veteran and maintenance mechanic armed with $50 and a cigar box co-founded Fleetguard Federal Credit Union in Cookeville, Tenn. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bob Stinnett. Fleetguard Federal Credit Union is known today as Middle Tennessee Federal Credit Union and has a community charter for Putnam […]
Give the Gift of Education Through the Herbert Ellison Memorial Scholarship Fund
This holiday season, we invite you—as credit union leaders and credit union service providers—to give the gift of education to small credit union leaders by contributing to the League’s Herbert Ellison Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund was created in 1985 to honor the memory of Herbert Ellison, a dedicated League director from Bolivar known for […]