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 […]

Check Fraud: Can Your Credit Union Reduce the Risk?

Fraudulent business checks and financial institution official checks are being issued at unprecedented rates. The most common scam involves members receiving a letter indicating that they have won a lottery. The member is asked to wire or send the company part of the amount of the purported official check. The member is then directed to […]

Tennessee Members 1st Federal Credit Union Hosts Second Annual Community Day

TN Members 1st Federal Credit Union welcomed nine community partners to their branches in early November during their annual Community Days event. The community was invited to stop by to sign up for door prizes, grab giveaways and learn more about how to become involved with organizations throughout the credit union’s service area. Community Day […]

The League Helps Shape a Brighter Future for Tennessee’s Credit Union Movement

Here’s more information about the value of League membership from Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee Credit Union League. Welcome to a community where your interests are our priority! The Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL) is more than just an association; it’s a driving force dedicated to the prosperity and advancement of credit […]

Ascend Federal Credit Union Names Corporate Headquarters Building in Honor of Caren Gabriel

Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today that its corporate headquarters building in Tullahoma has been named in honor of former President and CEO Caren Gabriel. Ascend’s Board of Directors recently adopted a resolution to recognize Gabriel by naming the Ascend Federal Credit Union corporate headquarters facility the Caren […]

Volunteer Leaders Attend Board and Committee Leadership Conference

Volunteer credit union leaders from Kentucky and Tennessee gathered at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville, Tenn., for the Annual Board and Committee Leadership Conference in early November. The Annual Board and Committee Leadership Conference is the premier conference for credit union volunteers, supervisory committee members and leadership staff. The event featured dynamic keynote presentations […]

TVFCU Expands Services to Support Veterans and Their Families with Veteran Affairs Loans

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is proud to announce the expansion of its mortgage services to include direct VA (Veterans Affairs) loans. VA loans, backed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, are designed to provide eligible veterans, active-duty service members and their families with affordable and accessible mortgage options. “We are incredibly proud […]