MEMPHIS, Tenn., Oct. 15, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) continues to earn spots on the nation's most-touted lists of best employers. AARP recognized First Horizon as one of the best employers for workers over 50 for the fifth consecutive year. And Working Mother magazine made it a baker's dozen for First Horizon, awarding the company its 13th consecutive spot on the list of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers.
"This has been a demanding business cycle for banks, but being an exceptional employer is a strategic advantage for us in the midst of significant change," said Jerry Baker, First Horizon CEO. "Consistently doing the right thing for our employees makes a difference in attracting and retaining the best people. It translates over time into better value for our customers and our shareholders."
AARP's list recognizes companies whose practices and policies best address the needs of mature workers, and Working Mother's list honors companies that show an exceptional commitment to meeting the needs of working parents, particularly mothers.
AARP's list of Best Employers for Workers Over 50 is in the November-December issue of AARP Magazine and at www.AARP.org. Working Mother's list of the 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers is in the October issue of the magazine and at www.WorkingMother.com.
About First Horizon
The 11,000 employees of First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) provide financial services to individuals and business customers through hundreds of offices located in more than 40 states. The corporation's three major brands-FTN Financial, First Horizon and First Tennessee - provide customers with a broad range of products and services including:
* Capital markets, one of the nation's top underwriters of U.S. government agency securities * Mortgage banking, one of the nation's top mortgage originators and recipient of consecutive awards for servicing excellence from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac * Retail/commercial banking, with the largest market share in Tennessee and one of the highest customer retention rates of any bank in the country
FHN has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by AARP, Working Mother and Fortune magazines. FHN also was named one of the nation's 100 best corporate citizens by CRO magazine. More information can be found at www.fhnc.com.
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