Advocacy Update
Interchange continues to be topic number one on the advocacy front. The restaurants were in Washington last week, beating the drum for the need for the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA). Your League and CUNA sent a letter [PDF] to the Hill detailing the problems with this legislation and the harm it will do to […]
Middle Tennessee Chapter Hosts YP Panel Discussion
The Middle Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions recently hosted a Young Professionals Panel Discussion on Building Your Career in the Credit Union Industry. The panel was moderated by Trevor Nelson, president of the Middle Tennessee Chapter. He asked panelists a series of questions about how they started in the movement, what keeps them motivated and […]
Clinchfield Federal Credit Union Hosts Seminar in Recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Erica Nicholson, vice president of compliance at Clinchfield Federal Credit Union, helped educate seniors about financial exploitation on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. A presentation was provided to the residents and staff of Governor’s Bend Retirement and Assisted Living. It was also open to the community. The presentation focused on ways to identify, stop and […]
Ways to Take Action to Protect Interchange
With the CUNA-League System, we are continuously advocating for credit unions and credit union members. We are diligently working to oppose the proposed Credit Card Competition Act, but new groups are in Washington each week promoting it. This week the restaurant industry is in town advocating that consumers will be able to save money with […]
ALM Today, Growth Tomorrow: Proactive Risk Management in Uncertain Times for Credit Unions
From bank runs to unrealized losses, financial institutions in 2023 are facing growing risks to their deposit books and investment portfolios. And at the root of their problems are rising interest rates, driven by central banks’ efforts to curb inflation. Over the past year alone, the U.S. Federal Reserve has raised its funds rate by […]
Resources for Credit Union Professionals in the Fight Against Elder Financial Exploitation
The League is proud to help present the following two programs in recognition of June being Elder Abuse Awareness Month, as well as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Creating a Dementia-Friendly Workforce: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Other DementiaTuesday, June 27, 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CTWe’ve teamed up with the Alzheimer’s Association to help educate credit union […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Holds Groundbreaking for New McMinnville Branch Location
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, broke ground Friday, June 9, for its future branch location in McMinnville. Located off Highway 70 South and Bridge Builders Road, the newest branch is expected to open in the second quarter of 2024. When completed, the 3,500-square-foot facility will mark an office relocation […]
Action Alert: Consumers, Credit Unions and Small Businesses to Suffer from Proposed “Big Box Bill”
As a consumer, you’ve probably had your credit card compromised. You understand what a headache it can be—having your card deactivated, having to wait on a new card, disputing any charges and wondering the impact of fraud on your credit. Last week, lawmakers introduced Card Competition Act – S. 1838 & H.R. 3881, also known […]
Would You Like to Become More Confident in Giving Financial Advice?
Would you like to become more confident in helping guide members to build a stronger financial future? The Tennessee Credit Union League’s Financial Counseling Certification Program (FiCEP) is designed to help empower credit union professionals to help credit union members to take charge of their finances. Something that is needed during today’s rising inflation, soaring […]
US Community Credit Union and Enbright Credit Union to Host 14th Annual Credit Union for Kids Golf Classic
The 14th Annual Credit Unions for Kids Golf Classic will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Pine Creek Golf Course. This annual golf event benefits the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and is one of the most unique golf tournaments in Middle Tennessee. Started in 2010, the tournament is full of fun […]