Eastman Opens Branch in Northeast Tennessee

Eastman Credit Union of Kingsport, Tenn., opened a new branch Aug. 22 in Elizabethton, Tenn., 35 miles southeast of Kingsport in the mountainous northeast tip of the state.

The new branch is the first full-service branch to offer ECU Curbside, which allows members to conduct business from the convenience of their vehicle.

“Whether a member has trouble walking or maybe they have a sleeping baby in the car, we are equipped to help those who need additional assistance,” President/CEO Kelly Price said. “We introduced our initial ECU Curbside branch in Kingsport after seeing an opportunity to help members who need services above and beyond what we can offer in the drive-through or at the ATM.”

Eastman ($8.6 billion in assets, 335,288 members as of June 30) broke ground for the Elizabethton branch in April 2023. NCUA data shows Eastman had 30 branches and other locations March 31.

Four other credit unions also announced branch openings and relocations:

1. USF Federal Credit Union of Tampa, Fla. ($1.1 billion in assets, 73,900 members) opened a replacement branch Aug. 26 at the St. Petersburg campus of the University of South Florida. A news release said the branch “features a bright, contemporary design that aligns with the credit union’s brand and mirrors the look and feel” of its other branches. USF Federal Credit Union had 10 branches on March 31.
2. Regional Federal Credit Union of Gary, Ind. ($181.2 million in assets, 24,874 members) opened a new branch Aug. 22 in Winfield, Ind., 16 miles south of Gary. Regional FCU had three branches on March 31.
3. Hudson Valley Credit Union of Poughkeepsie, N.Y. ($7.3 billion in assets, 358,703 members) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 21 for its new branch in Latham, N.Y., 80 miles north of Poughkeepsie. Hudson Valley Credit Union had 22 branches on March 31.
4. Centris Federal Credit Union of Omaha, Neb. ($1.3 billion in assets, 135,584 members) announced Aug. 26 it is building a new branch at 66th Street and Ames Avenue in Omaha, 1.5 west from its existing Ames Avenue branch. The new location is expected to open in late 2025, and the old location will be closed.

“We are proud to see the steady growth of our membership at this branch and, because of this, we are excited to offer our members a location that will have more space, improved parking and drive-thru flow to provide the best overall experience for our members,” Ann Helm, Centris’ executive vice president and chief experience officer, said. Centris had 15 branches on March 31.