Q&A with Criss Browning, Director of Business Development at the Tennessee League
Criss Browning, director of business development at the Tennessee Credit Union League, has crisscrossed the state serving credit unions countless of times during the past 36 years. Here’s a Q&A in honor of his retirement. How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? I moved to Tennessee March 1, 1988, from Baton Rouge, […]
Q&A with Debbie Jones, President/CEO of UT Federal Credit Union
Debbie Jones, president/CEO of UT Federal Credit Union in Knoxville, will retire at the end of the month. Here’s a Q&A in honor of her 45-year career in the financial industry. How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? I’m going on 45 years in the financial industry. I started my banking career […]
Q&A with Teresa Arnold, President/CEO of Northeast Community Credit Union
Teresa Arnold, president/CEO of Northeast Community Credit Union in Elizabethton, will retire at the end of March. Here’s a Q&A in honor of her 40-year career. How long did you work within the banking/credit union industry? Nearly 40 years – I began my first credit union job in June 1985 a few years after graduating […]
Mid-March State and Federal Advocacy Update
Your League is in the thick of legislative sessions in both Nashville and Washington as the temperatures outside begin to warm up a bit from winter. Here’s a look at what we’re working on in the two capitals. Federal Tax Status On the tax fight, we’re engaged at every step of the process, working with […]
Tennessee Credit Union League and Mississippi Credit Union Association Announce Plans to Pursue Merger
The Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL) and the Mississippi Credit Union Association (MSCUA) are excited to announce an intent to consolidate. The effective date of the merger shall be on or before December 31, 2025, subject to the approval of the governing bodies of both associations. Since February 2023, the two organizations have had a […]
MS CU Association, TN CU League Merger Resource
Mississippi and Tennessee Credit Unions Stronger Together Announcement Leadership Q&A Benefits Contact Us Tennessee Credit Union League and Mississippi Credit Union Association Announce Plans to Pursue Merger CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., and JACKSON, Miss., (March 18, 2025) — The Tennessee Credit Union League (TCUL) and the Mississippi Credit Union Association (MSCUA) are excited to announce an intent […]
2025 National Credit Union Youth Month Materials Are Now Available
In April, credit unions in Tennessee and across the country celebrate National Credit Union Youth Month and National Financial Literacy Month. While credit unions take financial education seriously all year long, this month provides even more opportunities to work with members and community partners to promote financial wellness. To help your credit union tailor your […]
Knoxville Area Chapter of Credit Unions Host Philanthropy Night
Credit unions play a vital role in their communities, not only by providing financial services but also by supporting local initiatives that contribute to the greater good. Knoxville and the surrounding regions are home to a diverse range of nonprofits dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families. From those focused on hunger relief […]
Fred Robinson Receives Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award
Fred Robinson, president and CEO of the Tennessee Credit Union League, was recognized with the 2025 Eugene H. Farley League Leadership Award by the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL) during a reception held in conjunction with the Governmental Affairs Conference. This prestigious award honors a credit union league/association president who has demonstrated visionary […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Host Leadership Development Sessions on Presidents’ Day
Tennessee credit unions are getting creative by using federal holidays to host in-person leadership development sessions. The day is an opportunity for all employees to gather to learn credit union news, celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and network with each other. Bonus, most credit unions offer employees a floating holiday! Here’s a look at some […]