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Make the Most Out of Your Checking Account New article

At Ascend, when you open a checking account with us, you get a host of complimentary features designed to help you bank smarter...Read More

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Ascend Awards Over $40,000 in Scholarships

TULLAHOMA, Tenn., August 4, 2026 - Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today......Read More

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Ascend Federal Credit Union Opens New Location in Clarksville

New Clarksville branch marks Ascend’s furthest-north location, expanding its presence into Montogomery County ...Read More

Ascend team poses for photo at ribbon cutting ceremony for new Clarksville branch.
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Ascend Federal Credit Union Celebrates 75 Years of Growth, Service, and Community Impact

Ascend Federal Credit Union celebrates 75 years of member service with a commemorative ribbon-cutting event....Read More

Ascend team members and guests pose for photo in celebration of Ascend Federal Credit Union's 75th anniversary
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Ascend Donates $20,000 to American Red Cross Chapters Across Middle Tennessee

Ascend Federal Credit Union makes a donation to support the American Red Cross Heart of Tennessee and Nashville Area Chapters....Read More

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Ascend Federal Credit Union and LGE Community Credit Union Announce Intent to Merge

Ascend and LGE Community Credit Union have announced plans to merge, bringing together two member-focused credit unions....Read More

Ascend and LGE branches pictured side-by-side with logos and merger slogan
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Ascend Wins Prestigious Diamond Award for Member Communications Excellence

Ascend Federal Credit Union has won a Diamond Award from America’s Credit Unions for its quarterly Possibilities newsletter....Read More

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Ascend Named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions 2026

Ascend Federal Credit Union has been named as one of America's Best Regional Banks and Credit Unions by Newsweek....Read More

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Ascend Named to Training Magazine’s MVP Award List for 12th Consecutive Year

Ascend Federal Credit Union has been recognized as one of the nation’s leading employee training and development organizations....Read More

Ascend team members smile and pose for photo with MVP Training Award