Frequently Asked Questions
There are three ways you can participate in the food drive with TN Members 1st:
- Drop off a physical, shelf-stable food donation to one of the donation stations located at either of our branches. A list of the most needed items has been included on this page.
- Provide a monetary donation at one of our teller lines.
- Utilize the Nudge Money app within your digital banking to complete activities and earn points. 5 points = 1 meal. For every five points you earn on your financial wellness journey, the credit union will donate a meal to Second Harvest.
*Up to 3,000 meals, which equals up to a $1,000 monetary donation.
Nudge Money is one of our newest partners, providing an app integrated into your digital banking experience that helps you stay focused, organized, and confident with your finances. For our Food Drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank, we've partnered with Nudge Money to provide you with another way to help us donate meals to our neighbors throughout East Tennessee. Simply access Nudge Money on your digital banking app, complete actions - like creating a budget, tracking expenses, or setting a savings goal- and you'll earn points! For every 5 points, we'll donate one meal to Second Harvest Food Bank, up to 3,000 meals (or $1,000 donation).
September is Hunger Action Month, the Feeding America network’s annual nationwide campaign designed to inspire people to take action and raise awareness of hunger and food insecurity in the United States. Throughout the month, Second Harvest Food Bank will be sharing ways everyone can support the fight against hunger, including participating in food drives like the one we'll have at the TN Members 1st FCU branches.
No glass containers, please. | No medications or alcohol.
- Peanut (or nut-free) Butter
- Sunflower butter
- Canned Proteins
- Tuna
- Chicken
- Salmon
- Beans
- Canned Fruits
- Peaches
- Pears
- Pineapple
- Canned Vegetables
- Green beans
- Corn
- Mixed Veggies
- Canned Soups
- Beef stew
- Chicken noodle
- Chili
- Staple Items
- Rice
- Dry beans
- Dry pasta
No glass containers, please. | No medications or alcohol.
- Sunflower butter
- Gluten-free pasta
- Gluten and nut-free flour
- Shelf-stable milk alternatives
- Top 9 allergen-free snacks
- Gluten-free cereal
- Any other allergy-friendly products
If your wallet has been lost or stolen, take the following actions:
- Call the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax: 1-800-525-6285, Experian: 1-888-397-3742 and Trans Union: 1-800-680-7289) and ask them to immediately place a Fraud Alert on your name and Social Security number. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit.
- Notify the SSN national fraud hotline at 1-800-269-0271.
- Cancel your credit cards.
- File a police report the same day, if at all possible, in the jurisdiction where your wallet was stolen.
For any accounts specific to TN Members 1st FCU:
- Contact the credit union and a Member Service Representative will be happy to assist you with options that best fit your situation. Sometimes, we can simply get you a new card, other times, it's best to close the compromised account and open a new account. As of February 2024, both of our branch locations are equipped to print contactless cards available to members in a matter of minutes.
- Log in to your digital banking and click ‘Support’ on the left-hand navigation menu for customer service and fraud support phone numbers. If you don’t have digital banking, please contact the credit union.
Pay By Mail
Payments can be mailed to the address below:
Tennessee Members 1st FCU
PO Box 6828
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Pay By Phone
Loan payments can be made over the phone by calling 865-482-4343.
From a TN Members 1st FCU Account
For a Bill/Payment Outside of TN Members 1st
You can set up payments directly from your Tennessee Members 1st FCU account using the Bill Pay feature in Digital Banking. Payments set up through Bill Pay can be one-time or recurring. Once logged in to your Digital Banking, click Bill Pay in the top navigation for specific Bill Pay information, FAQs, and to set up your payment(s).
For a TN Members 1st Loan Payment
You can transfer from your TN Members 1st account to a TN Members 1st Loan using the Transfer feature in Digital Banking. Transfers set up through digital banking can be one-time or recurring. Once logged in to your Home Banking, click ‘Transfers’ in the main navigation to set up specific transfers.
From a non-TN Members 1st FCU Account
You can make a one-time or recurring payment using a debit card or electronically using your account and routing numbers (which can be found on the bottom of your checks) with our Online Payment Portal.
We have partnered with one of the nation’s most trusted names in Identity Theft Protection to provide our members with a comprehensive Identity Theft Research, Remediation and Recovery Service. Members automatically receive basic coverage of Fully Managed Recovery Services; however, opportunities for additional coverage are available. As a member of TN Members 1st, your fully Managed Identity Theft Recovery Services cover all types of identity fraud, even if it is not related to your accounts with us! This could include credit or debit card fraud; tax, employment, benefits, or medical fraud; government documents; and any other identity fraud recognized by the Federal Trade Commission. If you suspect identity theft for any reason, know there is a professional standing by to analyze your unique situation, develop a plan of action, and work with you one-on-one to restore your identity to pre-theft status. Visit your local branch, send us a digital banking message, or give us a call at 865-482-4343 to let us know if you suspect identity theft.
If you feel you have been a victim of identity theft you can also contact the FTC’s Identity Theft Hotline toll-free at 1-877-IDTHEFT (438-4338); by mail: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580; or online.
Mobile deposit is available for all eligible checking accounts, but you must enroll first. Mobile deposit can only be done through the mobile app.
- Log in
- Select Deposit under your checking account OR select Deposit Check from the slideout menu in the mobile app
- Click Enroll Account and go through the sign-up steps
- Once your request has been processed and approved, tap Deposit a Check
- Enter the check amount
- Tap Continue
- Select the account to deposit to
- Take a picture of the front of the check and tap continue
- Take a picture of the back of the check and tap continue
- Verify the information and tap Submit
- Tap the slideout menu, and then select Settings.
- On the Profile screen, select the pencil next to the end-user profile image.
- Choose to use an existing photo or, if applicable, use the device's camera to take a new photo.
- On the Move and scale screen, adjust the photo placement within the frame as desired.
- Select Done.
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