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About Us
In its simplest form, Ascend's mission is to serve. We fulfill our mission by always acting in accordance with our values: integrity, respect, excellence, generosity, relationships, and service.
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History
We started with eight members at Arnold Air Force Base in Tullahoma. Today, we proudly serve members across Middle Tennessee and the United States.
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Leadership
Ascend CEO Matt Jernigan and his team lead us to serve our members now and fulfill our vision for the future.
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Community
Being a good neighbor is very important to us. So we give back to our communities in a variety of ways.