Tennessee Credit Unions Spread Holiday Cheer Through Statewide Grocery Giveaway
On Wednesday, credit unions from across Tennessee hosted a statewide Grocery Giveaway Campaign, providing shoppers with more than $45,000 in free groceries in a single day just ahead of Christmas. The giveaway is a collaborative initiative by Tennessee credit unions to help make holiday meals accessible and offset rising food costs. Shoppers at 25 grocery […]
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, […]
The Rise of Check Fraud in the Southeast: What Credit Unions Need to Know
Check fraud is rising across the Southeast, creating challenges for financial institutions and their members. In Tennessee alone, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received approximately 86,000 fraud-related complaints in 2023, with reported financial losses totaling $133.6 million. Additionally, the FBI reported that Tennessee residents lost over $160 million to internet scams last year, highlighting the […]
Q&A with Leisa Massingill, Shared Branch Manager
Leisa Massingill, shared branch manager at the League, has spent more than 40 years in the finance industry, 36 of those at the League. Here’s a Q&A in honor of Leisa’s service to Tennessee credit unions. She will retire at the end of the year. How long did you work at the League? On my […]