TULLAHOMA, Tenn., July 17, 2024 – Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, has been named Best Credit Union and Best Bank in the 2024 Rutherford County Main Street Awards sponsored by the Murfreesboro Post. This is the ninth year in a row Ascend has won the Best Credit Union category.

“We are once again honored to be recognized in the Main Street Awards by Murfreesboro Post readers,” said Ascend President and CEO Matt Jernigan. “To win in both categories is a tremendous accomplishment. It reflects the efforts by our Rutherford County employees to consistently demonstrate service excellence and shows their dedication to making a difference in the community. I’m extremely proud of our Ascend team.”

The credit union has had a longstanding presence in Murfreesboro for more than three decades, opening its first branch in the area in 1988. Ascend recently opened its seventh Rutherford County branch, Savannah Ridge in Murfreesboro, in April.

Winners were selected by Murfreesboro Post readers, who cast more than 135,000 votes for their favorite local businesses. This was the ninth year the Murfreesboro Post held the awards for Rutherford County.

“We are truly grateful to the Murfreesboro community for their unwavering support,” said Quentrece Smith, Vice President of Branch Operations at Ascend. “Our commitment to providing exceptional financial services and being an integral part of this vibrant community remains stronger than ever.”

The awards ceremony was held at The Warehouse in Murfreesboro on June 9. To view the awards presentation video, visit mainstreetmediatn.com.

About Ascend Federal Credit Union

With more than 240,000 members and more than $4.4 billion in assets, Ascend Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee and one of the largest federally chartered credit unions in the United States. Based in Tullahoma, Tenn., the member-owned financial institution offers banking, loan, retirement, and investment services from its 28 branches, more than 55,000 free ATMs worldwide, digital banking portal, and mobile app. The credit union’s mission is to serve by offering financial literacy education and giving back to its community in a variety of ways. Ascend is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration. For more information, visit ascend.org.

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