MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Aug. 9, 2021 – Ascend Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in Middle Tennessee, announced today that it has renewed its partnership with Middle Tennessee State University's (MTSU) athletics department. Under the new five-year agreement, Ascend will continue to be the exclusive credit union for MTSU athletics and the only financial institution that offers an MTSU-branded debit card.
"This new agreement highlights Ascend's dedication to supporting Blue Raider athletics and the broader Middle Tennessee State University campus," said Leslie Copeland, Ascend's chief strategy officer. "Ascend has always felt very close to the MTSU community since we opened our first branch in Murfreesboro in 1988 – and we look forward to building on our wonderful partnership.