Hurricane Helene Impacts Northeast Tennessee Credit Unions
Friday, Sept. 27, was a weather alert day. Many schools throughout East Tennessee closed in anticipation of the remnants of Hurricane Helene moving through the area. The storm system was forecast to bring heavy rains and gusty winds. However, no one anticipated the biblical devastation that Hurricane Helene would have on the Southern Appalachians. Before […]
Tennessee Sister Society Hosts Teresa Freeborn, Credit Union Leader and Author of “Suits and Skirts: Game On! The Battle for Corporate Power”
The Tennessee Sister Society Chapter of the Global Women’s Leadership Network is honored to virtually host Teresa Freeborn on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 3 p.m. CT/4 p.m. ET. Teresa is a credit union leader, a long-time advocate for women and author of “Suits and Skirts: Game On! The Battle for Corporate Power.” Before writing the […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Raise More Than $28,000 to Help Children Facing Loss of a Parent Create a Happy Core Memory
If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve probably noticed the hashtag #CoreMemory. The term was first introduced in Pixar’s 2015 movie, “Inside Out” as 11-year-old Riley is driven by five emotions in her brain that are all characterized by a significant memory. Simply, core memories refer to a specific set of memories that hold […]
United Southeast Federal Credit Union Hosts Flags of Gratitude Event
United Southeast Federal Credit Union (USFCU) hosted its 10th Annual Flags of Gratitude cookout to honor and express gratitude to the first responders and military personnel in the community on Friday, May 24. The event, held at USFCU’s Corporate Office, brought together these brave individuals, their families, credit union members and the broader community for […]
Fortera Credit Union Earns 2024 Great Place to Work Certification™
Fortera Credit Union is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the second year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Fortera. This year, 91 percent of employees said it’s a great place to work – 34 points higher than […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union’s Assistant VP of Branch Delivery Retires
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, congratulates Cindy Watson, assistant vice president of branch delivery, on her retirement. Watson retires following a successful career with Ascend that spanned more than 30 years. Hired by Ascend in 1993, Watson was promoted to assistant vice president of branch delivery in 2017. During […]
June is National Zoo and Aquarium Month
In celebration of June being National Zoo and Aquarium Month, we invite Tennessee credit union members to visit area zoos and aquariums. The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Ga., offers Tennessee credit union members an admission discount. Download the flier [PDF] and visit georgiaaquarium.org/yourleague to learn more!
Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Federal Credit Union Act
June marks the 90th anniversary of the Federal Credit Union Act, which was signed into law on June 26, 1934. This key milestone is a reason for credit unions to celebrate. The legislation allowed credit unions to organize under state or federal charter and created the Bureau of Federal Credit Unions, the first government agency […]
Former Ascend President and CEO Caren Gabriel Inducted Into the Tennessee Credit Union Hall of Fame
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced that former Ascend President and CEO Caren Gabriel has been inducted into the Tennessee Credit Union League Hall of Fame. The award recognizes Gabriel’s impact and leadership during her 38 years at Ascend, including 19 served as the credit union’s top executive. The […]
Benefits of Shared Branching
Have you ever wondered how your members would access their funds if your credit union were disabled by a disaster like a fire, tornado, or flood? Have you considered ways to retain your membership even if they are moving out of your area or even out of the state? We have a product called Shared […]