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First Tennessee March of Service promotes volunteerism

MEMPHIS – Continuing a tradition launched following the celebration of its 150th anniversary in 2014, First Tennessee is once again promoting “March of Service” projects to benefit local nonprofits.
The annual volunteer effort is a call to action for First Tennessee workers to invest in their communities. Each March the company’s 4,300 employees pitch in to participate in service projects as departments or in small groups.
And as First Tennessee prepares to celebrate its 153rd anniversary on March 25, the company’s legacy of commitment to the communities it serves is stronger than ever.
During 2016, First Tennessee’s employees logged more than 23,000 hours of volunteer service at charitable and civic organizations, and participated in more than 4,700 unique volunteer events. First Tennessee employees also served as board members of more than 130 nonprofit organizations.
In Memphis and across West Tennessee, hundreds of employees rolled up their sleeves last year to create stronger communities by volunteering nearly 9,500 hours painting, cleaning, repairing, sprucing up and participating in fundraisers for numerous nonprofit spaces, as well as serving as financial literacy tutors.
Since 1864 First Tennessee has been committed to the customers and communities it serves by providing financial services and solutions, and demonstrating that commitment through community investment. And while First Tennessee highlights its volunteer spirit every March, the company’s community investment is ongoing.
First Tennessee welcomes inquiries from nonprofits about volunteer project opportunities. To submit a service project, please contact Margarett Frisby at mlfrisby@firsttennessee.com or visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FTVolunteers.
About First Tennessee Bank

First Tennessee Bank has the number one deposit market share in Tennessee and one of the highest customer retention rates of any bank in the country. First Tennessee was founded during the Civil War in 1864 and has the 14th oldest national bank charter in the country. First Tennessee and FTN Financial are part of First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE: FHN), which has 4,300 employees. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by American Banker and Working Mother magazines and the National Association of Female Executives. More information is available at www.FirstTennessee.com.

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