TVFCU Recognizes National Arbor Day with Donation of 800 Trees to Community
April 28, 2020
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (April 28, 2020) — In recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day and National Arbor Day, Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) provided complimentary Yoshino Flowering Cherry and Kwansan Flowering Cherry trees to those impacted by the rash of Easter Sunday tornadoes in the Chattanooga, Tenn., area. The trees were between 7 and 8 feet.
“While we realize that 800 trees cannot begin to replace the large number lost due to the storm, we hope these trees, which symbolize new growth, will bring a little joy as our community begins to rebuild,” said John Merritt, vice president of marketing at TVFCU.
The Hamilton Family YMCA, 7430 Shallowford Road, graciously offered to help serve as a distribution center for the trees. Volunteers from the National Guard and other organizations helped TVFCU deliver the trees in areas impacted by the tornadoes.
About Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union
Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU), a not-for-profit financial cooperative, was established in 1936 when 57 Chattanooga TVA employees pooled $500 to create the member-owned credit union. Today, TVFCU serves more than 152,000 members who live, work, worship, volunteer or attend school throughout the 13-county service community. With more than $1.6 billion in assets and 18 branches throughout the area, TVFCU is the largest credit union in the region. For more information about TVFCU, please visit tvfcu.com.