Three Key Advocacy Priorities in 2025
We are just days before thousands of credit union advocates across the country make their way to Washington, D.C., to speak with one voice for the People Helping People agenda. Even if you are not among those heading to Capitol Hill, you can stay connected to the movement’s efforts. We’ll be focusing our advocacy on […]
UT Federal Credit Union Announces Appointment of Accomplished Credit Union and Community Banking Veteran Kenyon Warren as New CEO
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenyon Warren as its next president and chief executive officer, effective March 3. Warren, a seasoned financial services executive with over 25 years of experience in banking, community banking, and credit unions, will succeed Debbie Jones, who is set to retire after nearly […]
Chattanooga Chapter Hosts Annual BSA Training for Credit Union Professionals
The Chattanooga Chapter of Credit Unions recently hosted its annual Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) training, bringing together credit union professionals from across the greater Chattanooga area for an evening of essential compliance education over dinner. Held at The Oaks Coffeehouse, this two-hour event provided attendees with critical insights into identifying and preventing financial crimes while […]
How to Correctly Display the NCUA Share Insurance Disclaimer for Teller Stations and Pods
Ensuring compliance with the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regulations is critical for credit unions. One key requirement is prominently displaying the NCUA Share Insurance disclaimer. This article explores the best practices for adhering to this regulation, particularly in credit unions with traditional teller stations and modern teller pods. Understanding the NCUA Share Insurance Disclaimer […]
Copper Basin Federal Credit Union’s Madison Wright to Represent Tennessee at Crash the GAC
The Governmental Affairs Conference, March 2-6 in D.C., is quickly approaching. Among the attendees will be Tennessee GAC crasher, Madison Wright, marketing representative/member experience specialist at Copper Basin Federal Credit Union in Copperhill. Wright is one of 55 credit union professionals selected by Filene to Crash the GAC. Young professionals have been Crashing the GAC […]
Staying Engaged in a Changing Landscape: The Power of Advocacy
As we look ahead, I want to underscore the vital importance of advocacy and the role each of us plays in ensuring our collective voice is heard. Advocacy is not just about influencing a lawmaker’s vote. It is about explaining the political and legislative issues facing credit unions, educating on our cooperative structure and showing […]
Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions Hosts February Meeting
The Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions held its latest meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Food City Press Room in Kingsport, Tenn. The event brought together approximately 40 credit union employees for an evening of networking, industry insights and discussions on emerging financial technologies Attendees enjoyed a dinner before hearing from keynote speaker, […]
City Employees Credit Union Appoints James R. Carroll as New President and CEO
City Employees Credit Union (CECU) is pleased to announce the appointment of James R. Carroll as its new president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Carroll, a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of experience in credit union and banking leadership, has been serving as interim president and brings a strong strategic vision to […]
TBI Launches SafeSenior TN Campaign to Help Combat Financial Exploitation
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability, has launched an online resource center to help educate and protect Tennesseans from fraud and abuse. SafeSeniorTN.com provides guidance on financial, personal safety and technology to help protect seniors from crime. “We are excited to be a partner organization […]
Tennessee Credit Union League Hosts Annual Legislative and Regulatory Forum
The Tennessee Credit Union League’s Legislative and Regulatory Forum 2025 is in the books after a fantastic meeting of credit union leaders from across Tennessee at Nashville’s famous Hermitage Hotel earlier this week. Credit union advocates heard from a variety of elected officials, including Congressman John Rose, Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Treasurer David Lillard, […]