tnConnect Credit Union Newsletter
January 2025
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tnConnect Credit Union’s Newsletter
Board of Director Nominees & Annual Meeting
tnConnect’s Nominating Committee has nominated the following persons for two (2) vacancies on the Board of Directors:
Chuck Brantley
Tim Sawyer
Further nominations may be made by petition signed by 1% of the qualified voting members (75 signatures). The closing date for submitting petition nominees is February 14, 2025. With no further nominations, the credit union will not conduct an election by ballot and there will be no nominations from the floor. Petition should be submitted to:
Dan Goleach, Nominating Committee Chair | 6211 Middlebrook Pike | 865.688.2424
The 102nd tnConnect Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, March 27th, 2025 at 6pm at the main office.
College Scholarships
If college or trade school is in your or a family member’s future, we are offering 2 college scholarships to a tnConnect member for 2025. You can apply here, and the application is due on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Conquer Your Debt in the New Year
Tired of high-interest credit card debt from the holidays? We’ve got a solution to help lower your monthly payments and save you money in 2025. Take advantage of our introductory balance transfer rate of only 2.99% APR* for 12 months with a tnConnect VISA. Contact a Loan Officer today at (865) 688-2424 to get started!
*APR = Annual Percentage Rate; Terms and conditions apply.
Christmas Club
Don't wait until the last minute! Our Christmas Club makes holiday budgeting a breeze. Simply deposit funds regularly – through payroll deduction or direct deposit – and we'll ensure your funds are ready when you need them most. Your saved money is then distributed into an account of your choosing on October 1st. Get started today. Contact or visit tnConnect today to learn more.
Consolidation Loans
Need help recovering from holiday spending? Our consolidation loans can make it easier to manage your debt. Combine your balances into a single monthly payment with a low interest rate of 5.9% APR*. Borrow up to $5,000 and enjoy 24 months to repay. Take the first step today!
Save Money and Win Tax Season!
tnConnect members can save 20% on TurboTax®, whether you file yourself or have an expert file for you. Or save up to $25 on in-office tax prep services from H&R Block and get your taxes done by professionals. Plus, enter for a chance to win $10,000 in the Love My Credit Union® Rewards Tax Time Sweepstakes. Visit here for offer details and disclaimers.
Starting January 8, 2025, Zelle is beginning to remove their standalone payment app, and on March 31, 2025, users will no longer be able to send or receive money via the standalone app.
tnConnect members who utilize Zelle® through the tnConnect mobile app or through Online Banking will not be impacted. They can continue to send and receive money through Zelle® via tnConnect.
Holidays & Hours
The Credit Union will be closed on:
Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Monday, February 17 - Presidents’ Day
Lobby/Drive-thru Hours of Operation
Mon – Fri 8:30am to 5pm
Sat 9am to 12pm
Connect with Us!
We provide our members with financial tips, latest news on fraud/scams, and special offers through our blog and social media pages. To access our blog, click on Blog under the Community tab of our homepage. Follow us on social: @tnconnectcu
