Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities
Are you ready to go back to school with the League? While we can’t promise the smell of new crayons, we can guarantee that you will learn something new and foster new connections. Here’s a look at upcoming events! Small Credit Union RoundtableWednesday, Aug. 30VirtualMichael Petrone from TruStage will lead a virtual session on active […]
Veritas Federal Credit Union Hosts 50th Anniversary Celebration
Veritas Federal Credit Union has faithfully served its members for 50 years. That’s five decades, 600 months, 2600+ weeks, 18,250+ days and more than 100,000 hours. Back when the average income per year was $12,900 and a 2-pack of Bounty paper towels was .39, Veritas Federal Credit Union began as a credit union for the […]
Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union Names New Vice President of Lending
Olivia Rumley has been promoted to vice president of lending at Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union (ACFCU). Rumley joined ACFCU in 2022 as the manager of mortgage lending. She has more than 30 years of lending experience in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. “We are excited for Olivia to take on this new role at […]
Credit Unions Advocate for Members During Congressional Recess
August signals back-to-school time for many children and families. For representatives in Congress, the month is about going back to their districts to hear from their constituents. These personal meetings are some of the most effective means of political communication. The in-district connections play a vital role in building relationships with lawmakers who make decisions […]
UT Federal Credit Union Breaks Ground on Branch in Blount County
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) reached a major milestone on Tuesday, July 25, as it broke ground on its Springbrook Farm Branch in Alcoa, Tenn. This new branch will be the eighth branch location for UTFCU, and the first branch in Blount County. The branch is expected to open mid-2024. “We exist as a credit […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Voted Best Credit Union in Rutherford County by Murfreesboro Post Readers for Eighth Consecutive Year
Ascend, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has been named Best Credit Union in the 2023 Rutherford County Main Street Awards sponsored by the Murfreesboro Post. This is the eighth year in a row Ascend has won the Best Credit Union category. Ascend was also one of three finalists for the Best Bank and […]
Volunteer Leaders Gather for Southeast Regional Directors’ Conference in Memphis
More than 300 volunteer leaders from across the south gathered for the Southeastern Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS) Southeast Regional Directors’ Conference in Memphis. The Tennessee Credit Union League hosted the event at the historic Peabody Hotel in Memphis. “This event is a true showcase of the credit union principle of cooperation among cooperatives,” said […]
Cornerstone Financial Credit Union Completes the 13th Annual Scholarship Program in 2023
Cornerstone Financial Credit Union Scholarship Program completed another successful year. The credit union awarded $25,000 in scholarships to high school seniors in Middle Tennessee, including eight scholarships in the amount of $2,500 and one $5,000 winner, Kori Grimes. “After graduating from La Vergne High School, I plan on attending the Prairie View A&M University in […]
Big Box Bill to Negatively Impact Consumers
Today, consumers across the country rely on credit cards to make purchases. The proposed Credit Card Competition Act (S. 1838/H.R. 3881) threatens card security and credit unions’ ability to provide member services—including the ability to offer credit cards. Watch this video to learn more about how the Big Box Bill will negatively impact consumers.
Tennessee Credit Union Professionals Participate in Southeast CUNA Management School
Credit union professionals from across the Southeast recently gathered in Athens, Ga., as part of the Southeast Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS). What is SRCUS?The Southeast Regional Credit Union Schools (SRCUS) was founded in 1970 as a collaboration of seven southeastern credit union leagues. This gives leagues an opportunity to maximize resources for various educational […]