FIRST TENNESSEE PARTNERS WITH THE RED CROSS TO TEACH MIDDLE TENNESSEANS HOW TO SAVE LIVES
October 26, 2009
Classes are example of First Tennessee’s move from traditional bank role
In an innovative partnership with the American Red Cross, First Tennessee will host adult CPR certification classes in its Middle Tennessee financial centers during the next year.
The year-long series of training sessions will certify individuals to correctly administer CPR. First Tennessee is subsidizing the cost of the classes to offer the course at a reduced price of $15 per person, said Paula Mansfield, vice president and work place banking manager for First Tennessee.
Class dates are as follows:
• Saturday, Oct.24
9 a.m. to 1p.m.
First Tennessee Concord Hills Financial Center
7901 Concord Hills Drive
Brentwood, Tenn.
Registration deadline is Thursday, Oct. 22
• Saturday, Nov. 14
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
First Tennessee Indian Lake Financial Center
216 Indian Lake Blvd.
Hendersonville, Tenn.
Registration deadline is Thursday, Nov. 12
Those interested can pre-register at their nearest First Tennessee financial center. To find the center closest to you, please visit www.firsttennessee.com
“Community involvement is a priority for First Tennessee. The CPR classes focus on health care and education, two of our four cornerstones of giving,” said Mansfield, one of six First Tennessee employees certified to train others in CPR.
According to the American Red Cross, the ability to administer first aid and CPR during the first few minutes of a medical emergency is crucial to the survival and recovery of a victim.
“The Red Cross wants the public to know that everyone has the power to save a life. At least one person in every household and on every office floor should be trained and certified in CPR,” says Tim Ryerson, CEO, Nashville Area Red Cross. “By learning simple rescue skills, you can go from a helpless bystander to a person with the ability to take control and help someone during an emergency.”
While a full schedule of CPR classes will be mapped for 2010, there may be additional classes before the end of 2009, Mansfield said, depending on demand.
“Our goal is to offer these classes in all 50 of our locations over the next year,” Mansfield said.
About First Tennessee
The 6,000 employees of First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE: FHN), the parent company of First Tennessee Bank, provide financial services through more than 200 bank locations in and around Tennessee and 14 capital markets offices in the U.S. and abroad. First Tennessee has the largest combined market share in the 17 Tennessee counties where it does business and has one of the highest customer retention rates of any bank in the country, and FTN Financial is one of the nation’s top underwriters of U.S. government agency securities. FHN has been recognized as one of the nation’s best employers by AARP and Working Mother magazines. More information can be found at www.fhnc.com.
About the Nashville Area American Red Cross
The Nashville Area Regional Chapter oversees 36 counties and six Red Cross community chapters in Middle Tennessee. The 17 counties served directly by the Chapter include: Cheatham, Clay, Davidson, DeKalb, Dickson, Jackson, Macon, Overton, Pickett, Putnam, Robertson, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, White and Wilson counties. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. The American Red Cross is not a government agency. All disaster assistance is free, and is funded solely by local donations. To make a gift, call (615) 250-4300.
“Join the 10,000” is the Nashville Area Red Cross’ initiative to recruit and train 10,000 disaster volunteers, 10,000 certified in lifesaving skills, 10,000 new blood donors and 10,000 resources or in-kind donations. To learn more about your Red Cross or how to join the 10,000, visit www.nashvilleredcross.org.
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