tnConnect Credit Union Newsletter
July 2025
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tnConnect Credit Union’s Newsletter
Helping Local Schools
We believe in the power of community—and that begins with supporting our youngest members. As the new school year approaches, many local families are facing rising costs for essential school supplies. Our Connect Cares team is proud to host a School Supply Drive to support local students in 2 elementary schools.
Join us in making a difference in our community! Through July 31, we’re collecting new school supplies to ensure students have the tools they need to start the school year strong. Whether you donate a single pack of pencils or a backpack full of supplies, your support matters! Visit here for a list of supply needs for West Haven Elementary and Seymour Primary School. Any donations should be new, unopened items and can be dropped off in the lobbies of either tnConnect branch.
Tax-Free Weekend
Do your back-to-school shopping tax-free! Tennessee's traditional sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers begins at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, 2025. During this time clothing, school supplies and computers may be purchased tax-free. Learn more here.
Estate Planning Workshop
We are offering our members a complementary Estate Planning Workshop on Thursday, August 14th from 9am to 5pm. You can meet with an Estate Planning Attorney and a Financial Planner to discuss topics such as: basic wills, Power of Attorney, living wills, and more. Limited slots are available.
Please visit here for more information, or you can RSVP to Erin Phillips at erin.phillips@sagespring.com or 865-686-8456.
Community Service Award
We are excited to announce tnConnect was the recipient of the state of Tennessee’s annual Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award. This prestigious award, named after early credit union pioneer, Dora Maxwell, recognizes credit unions for their outstanding social responsibility projects within their communities. Our volunteer group, Connect Cares, partnered with a variety of organizations in 2024, such as Second Harvest Food Bank, Helping Mamas Knoxville, local fire and police stations, American Heart Association, local elementary schools, Knox Area Rescue Ministries, and Emerald Youth Foundation.
Back to School Loans
New clothes, binders, pencils, calculators…the back-to-school supply list is endless. Families often find themselves in a financial bind when preparing for school to start in the fall, but we can help! For a limited time, we are offering Back-to-School Loans at low rates for amounts up to $5,000. Members have 24 months to repay these loans, and applying is easy. Apply here or learn more at the button below.
Notice of Change in Funds Availability
Effective July 1,2025 all references to $225.00 in the tnConnect Credit Union Funds Availability Policy Disclosure shall be amended to $275.00. All references in the tnConnect Credit Union Funds Availability Policy Disclosure to $5,525.00 shall be amended to $6,725.00.
Online Banking for Summer Travel
Summer is the season of adventure — road trips, beach vacations, family reunions, and international excursions. For members on the move, managing finances shouldn’t be a barrier to summer travel. Online Banking isn’t just convenient, it’s also essential when you are on-the-go.
Enjoy easy, unlimited access to your account while traveling! You can pay bills, deposit a check, or transfer money as needed!
Online Banking allows you to focus on enjoying the journey without worrying about your finances. Try it out today!
Holidays & Hours
The Credit Union will be closed on:
Friday, July 4 - Independence Day
Monday, September 1 - Labor 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
