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 […]
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 […]
Eighteen Credit Union Associations Unite in Defense Against CFPB’s Harmful Overdraft Rule, Supporting Financial Well-Being for All Members
Late yesterday, 18 credit union leagues and associations filed an amicus brief in support of America’s Credit Unions’ recent federal lawsuit challenging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) final rule that sets a fee cap on overdraft protection programs. Collectively, leagues and associations that filed the amicus brief represent 3,237 credit unions and 105 million […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Help Others During the 2024 Holiday Season
During the holidays, Tennessee credit unions gave back to their communities through an array of service projects. Some credit unions spread holiday cheer by participating in community Christmas parades others helped Santa by collecting gifts. Here’s how some Tennessee credit unions helped advance their local communities. Ascend Federal Credit Union Ascend Federal Credit Union donated […]
Tennessee Credit Unions Bless Shoppers with More Than $62,000 in Free Groceries, Exemplifying People Helping People Philosophy
Credit unions throughout Tennessee spread holiday cheer by blessing shoppers with more than $62,000 in free groceries during a two-day Grocery Giveaway Campaign. The giveaway is a collaborative initiative by Tennessee credit unions to help make holiday meals accessible and offset rising food costs. Shoppers at 32 grocery stores throughout the state were blessed with […]
League’s Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions Provides 33 Disaster Relief Grants
Helene struck the Southern Appalachians nearly three weeks ago. The destruction happened in a matter of hours, but the clean-up and rebuilding process will take much longer. To help, the League’s Northeast Tennessee Chapter of Credit Unions is offering disaster relief grants to Tennessee credit union employees and volunteers impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Chapter […]
ACFCU CXO featured in Credit Union Times article
ACFCU CXO Miranda Cooper was recently featured in a Credit Union (CU) Times online series called “My journey to credit union leadership.” The Q&A pieces feature professionals who were recently placed in or promoted to a C-suite or executive leadership-level position at a credit union from a non-C-suite or executive leadership-level role. The CU Times is the foremost […]
TVFCU Announces Key Leadership Promotions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (June 24, 2024) — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) recently announced several key promotions within its leadership team. Tammy Zumbrun has been promoted to Director of Marketing Community Relations, Jeff Gallaher has been promoted to Director of Accounting and Automated Payments, Larry Chapman has been promoted to Director of Collections and Loan […]
UT Federal Credit Union Opens Branch in Blount County
ALCOA, TENN. ̶ July 1, 2024 ̶ UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) reached a major milestone on Monday, July 1, as it opened the doors of its Springbrook Farm Branch in Alcoa. This new branch is the eighth branch location for UTFCU, and the first branch in Blount County. “We exist as a credit union […]
Celebrating a Century of Community: tnConnect Credit Union Marks 100th Anniversary
tnConnect Credit Union proudly announces its centennial milestone, marking 100 years of service to the Knoxville community. Established on June 17, 1924, tnConnect has been a pillar of financial stability and community support, embodying its commitment to members’ financial well-being and local initiatives. On June 17, 1924, 7 post office employees each deposited $5 in […]