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 […]
Eastman Credit Union Gives $1 Million to Appalachia Service Project Closing Funding Gap for Up to 40 Helene Relief Homes
On Thursday, Dec. 12, Eastman Credit Union (ECU) presented a $1 million check to Appalachia Service Project designated for the rebuilding and repairing of homes destroyed by Hurricane Helene in East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. “At ECU, our commitment to our members and communities is unwavering, and if there’s ever been a time to help, […]
Patriot Equity Credit Union Names New President/CEO
The Patriot Equity Credit Union Board of Directors has selected Jason Ross as their new president/chief executive officer to lead their credit union effective December 16. “We are thrilled and excited to welcome Jason as our new leader, “stated Danny Crossett, chairman of the board. “The Board of Directors conducted a national search, and they […]
Ascend Federal Credit Union Appoints Nick Riegal as Vice President of Marketing
Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced that it has appointed Nick Riegal as VP of marketing. Riegal is responsible for developing, implementing and executing Ascend’s marketing, brand and communication strategic plan. He reports directly to Chief Strategy Officer Leslie Copeland. “We are pleased to announce the addition of Nick […]
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union Wraps Up 90th Anniversary with $500 Gift to 90 Members
Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union has served East Tennessee communities for 90 years. To celebrate nearly a century of trust and support from the community, the Credit Union deposited $500 into the accounts of 90 randomly selected KTVAECU Members, totaling $45,000 of cash gifts. Throughout 2024, the Credit Union celebrated by giving back to Members […]
League President Remembers the Founder of Middle Tennessee Federal Credit Union
In 1969, Navy veteran and maintenance mechanic armed with $50 and a cigar box co-founded Fleetguard Federal Credit Union in Cookeville, Tenn. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Bob Stinnett. Fleetguard Federal Credit Union is known today as Middle Tennessee Federal Credit Union and has a community charter for Putnam […]
Give the Gift of Education Through the Herbert Ellison Memorial Scholarship Fund
This holiday season, we invite you—as credit union leaders and credit union service providers—to give the gift of education to small credit union leaders by contributing to the League’s Herbert Ellison Memorial Scholarship Fund. The fund was created in 1985 to honor the memory of Herbert Ellison, a dedicated League director from Bolivar known for […]
UT Federal Credit Union Delivers Care Packages to Local Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Families for Thanksgiving
UT Federal Credit Union (UTFCU) delivered some holiday cheer recently by bringing care packages to local families spending the Thanksgiving holiday in the neonatal intensive care units (NICU) of area Knoxville hospitals. The care packages, which are the result of planning and coordination by UTFCU’s Kindness Committee, are part of a ten-year tradition, and act […]
TVFCU Names Marcus Cade-Johnson Director of Corporate Engagement
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is proud to announce the promotion of Marcus Cade-Johnson to director of corporate engagement. This newly created position, reporting to Dionne Jenkins, vice president of corporate engagement, underscores TVFCU’s ongoing commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture that strengthens engagement across all levels of the organization. In […]
ORNL Federal Credit Union to Build New Branch in Newport
Earlier this year, ORNL Federal Credit Union (ORNL FCU), the second largest federally chartered credit union in the state of Tennessee, announced its merger with Lowland Credit Union (LCU) effective May 1, 2024. ORNL FCU is the continuing credit union and the operations of LCU fully merged into the operations of ORNL FCU in October […]