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, officials said.
"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.
"The value of employee service exceeded $541,000.
First Tennessee employees also served as
board members of more than 130 nonprofit organizations.
"In Chattanooga and across Tennessee, employees rolled up their sleeves last year to create
stronger communities by painting, cleaning, repairing and sprucing up numerous nonprofit
spaces. Over 70 local First Tennessee workers logged nearly 2,300 volunteer hours during 2016
and generated a community impact of more than $50,000," officials said.
Market President Jeff Jackson, said, “We pride ourselves in supporting our local community and
local businesses. Whether we are cleaning up our downtown, or sprucing up a nonprofit’s office
with new paint, we are more than happy to take part in a great initiative that gives back to
nonprofit companies that do so much for the Chattanooga area.”
"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," officials said.
First Tennessee welcomes inquiries from nonprofits about volunteer project opportunities. To
submit a service project, contact Margarett Frisby at mlfrisby@firsttennessee.com.