Knoxville Credit Unions with the Best CD Rates
If you belong to a credit union or are curious about joining one, you should know that they can offer some of the highest CD rates in Knoxville. For anyone interested in locating a certificate of deposit with a competitive rate, credit unions are a great place to start.
Credit unions are different from banks because they are not-for-profit, owned by members and the field of membership is limited to a set of particular requirements. Membership eligibility is different for each one, but there’s bound to be a Knoxville credit union you qualify to join. Below are the credit unions in the city that are presently offering the highest rates on CDs.
Credit Unions with the Best 6-Month CD Rates in Knoxville
- Knox County Teachers Credit Union: 1%
- Etma Credit Union: 0.8%
- Knoxville Firefighters Credit Union: 0.55%
Highest 12-Month CD Rates from Knoxville Credit Unions
- Etma Credit Union: 0.9%
- Knoxville Firefighters Credit Union: 0.9%
- New South Credit Union: 0.75%
Knoxville Credit Unions with the Best 24-Month CD Rates
- Knoxville Firefighters Credit Union: 1%
- New South Credit Union: 1%
- Y-12 Credit Union: 0.99%
Please note that these rates are accurate as of May 20, 2011 but are subject to change at any time.

