Tennessee Credit Unions Celebrate International Credit Union Day
Credit unions across the Volunteer State celebrated the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union Day last Thursday. The credit union difference helps to improve the financial health of members and their communities. Credit union members saw nearly $20.3 billion in benefits between June 2022-June 2023. Research shows that banks are leaving communities behind while credit […]
NCUA Awards Four Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) Grants to Four Tennessee Credit Unions
The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) has awarded Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) grants to four low-income and minority depository institutions credit unions in Tennessee — Clinchfield Federal Credit Union, Memphis Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union, Metropolitan Teachers Credit Union and Veritas Federal Credit Union. The CDRLF grants will help these Tennessee credit unions […]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month
It is no secret that cybersecurity attacks have increased. A great time to help educate members is during the 20th Anniversary of Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Founded in 2004, Cybersecurity Awareness Month, held each October, is the world’s foremost initiative aimed at promoting cybersecurity awareness and best practices. Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a collaborative effort among […]
U.S. House Votes to Oust Speaker McCarthy
In a historic vote, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to “Vacate the Chair” and oust Speaker McCarthy, a move that’s been tried a few times in history, but never succeeded until now. Because this is the first time this has ever happened, there’s some uncertainty surrounding the powers that “Speaker Pro Tem” Patrick McHenry […]
Georgia Aquarium Celebrates Tennessee Credit Union Members
The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta is celebrating Tennessee credit union members by offering a special discount throughout October in honor of International Credit Union Day! From now until Oct. 31, Tennessee credit union employees and members can purchase tickets for a special rate of $34.99. Get in the spooky season spirit with Haunted Seas at […]
Credit Union Magazine Names Doug Clinton and Dionne Jenkins as Credit Union Rock Stars
The Tennessee Credit Union League is excited to announce Doug Clinton, president and CEO of Koin Credit Union in Brentwood, and Dionne Jenkins, vice president of corporate engagement at Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union in Chattanooga, have been named 2023 Credit Union Rock Stars by the editorial team of Credit Union Magazine. The Credit Union […]
ORNL Federal Credit Union Awards 75th Anniversary Community Investment Grants
Since August 6, 1948, ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU) has been a trusted financial cooperative for its members and the East Tennessee community. To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the credit union recently offered its members the opportunity to nominate worthy non-profit organizations to receive a grant up to $75,000. When ORNL FCU’s 75th-anniversary community […]
Southern Security Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground on New Corporate Headquarters and Member Services Branch
Southern Security Federal Credit Union has experienced record growth for over a decade. As part of an extensive growth strategy that includes a recent announcement of expanding its service area to underserved populations in the Mid-South, Southern Security broke ground on a new corporate headquarters and member services branch at 819 Southern Home Road in […]
tnConnect Credit Union Names New Chief Operating Officer
Cynthia Johnson has been named the chief operating officer for tnConnect Credit Union. Johnson joined the credit union in 2023, serving briefly as the branch manager prior to her promotion to COO. She brings 15 years of banking experience, including over six years of credit union management experience in Wyoming. As the credit union COO, […]
Streamlining Financial Services at the Point of Need
Welcome to the New Age of Embedded Finance and Banking as a Service Embedded finance is the integration of finance into a non-financial experience, typically on a website, mobile app or other digital journey. It seeks to deliver financial services exactly where and when they are needed, essentially by empowering non-financial brands to offer financial […]