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Fortera and Vanderbilt Credit Union Announce Merger Plans

Fortera Credit Union and Vanderbilt Credit Union have announced merger plans to deliver strengthened service, expand innovation, and enhance financial wellbeing for Vanderbilt Credit Union members and the broader community.

Vanderbilt Credit Union will become a subsidiary of Fortera, operating under their existing name and brand, while gaining the support and resources of the larger Fortera organization. The unique partnership preserves Vanderbilt Credit Union’s heritage while adding Fortera’s scale and technology to better serve the Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt Health communities.

What this means for you:

  • ▸  Better digital tools
  • ▸  More competitive rates
  • ▸  Products designed around the unique needs of the Vanderbilt community
  • ▸  Access to multiple branch locations and ATMs
  • ▸  Financial Wellness Program and Online Tools

Vanderbilt Locations

Main Branch
2900 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37212

VUMC Branch
1st floor at Vanderbilt
University Medical Center
1211 Medical Center Dr
Nashville, TN 37232

Fortera Locations

* CO-OP Shared Branch location

Lowe’s Drive Branch
2050 Lowes Drive
Clarksville, TN 37040

Tiny Town Branch*
500 Heritage Pointe Drive
Clarksville, TN 37042

Madison Street Branch
2193 Madison Street
Clarksville, TN 37043

Dover Crossing Branch
145 Dover Crossing Road
Clarksville, TN 37042

Fort Campbell Branch*
88 Michigan Avenue
Fort Campbell, KY 42223

Griffin Bell Branch
130 Griffin Bell Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Walmart Supercenter Branch*
300 Clinic Drive
Hopkinsville, KY 42240

Life Credit Union
powered by Fortera*

2004 Hayes Street
Nashville, TN 37203

Vanderbilt Credit Union members may use Fortera shared branch locations to conduct in-person transactions on their Vanderbilt Credit Union accounts. After our merger is complete, Vanderbilt Credit Union members will be able to use any Fortera location for in-person services.