Ascend Federal Credit Union Contributes $20,000 to Support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt Fundraising Efforts

Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced a total contribution of $20,000 to support Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt fundraising efforts. This support comprises two significant components: a $10,000 sponsorship for the “River of Hope” Radiothon that benefits the hospital and an additional $10,000 donation awarded through the […]

Ascend Federal Credit Union Appoints Nick Riegal as Vice President of Marketing

Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced that it has appointed Nick Riegal as VP of marketing. Riegal is responsible for developing, implementing and executing Ascend’s marketing, brand and communication strategic plan. He reports directly to Chief Strategy Officer Leslie Copeland. “We are pleased to announce the addition of Nick […]

Credit Union Business Lending: Spotlight on the Impact of a Small Business Member

Shelbyville’s Arty All The Time offers unique community service Shelbyville, Tennessee’s town square has a collection of small businesses that make the area unique, all providing the community with an assortment of goods and services you won’t find anywhere else. They’re the type of businesses that credit unions like Ascend Federal Credit Union are proud […]

Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Helping Members Prevent Cybersecurity Scams

Cybersecurity scams targeting seniors are becoming more and more prevalent with the increased dependence on technology, leading to billions of dollars lost annually in the U.S. It’s important to know how to keep yourself and your elderly loved ones safe. According to the FBI’s 2023 Elder Fraud Report, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received […]