MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 24, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) has been selected for the 2008 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 list, marking its sixth consecutive appearance. First Horizon remained in the top 10, ranking number seven on the list of the 50 companies recognized.
"Maintaining a workforce with the skills and accumulated experiences of a broad group of professionals has been a major contributing factor to our company's success through the years," said Bryan Jordan, First Horizon CEO. "We are pleased by AARP's consistent recognition of our belief in the strength of a workplace that acknowledges the unique contributions of all its employees."
AARP recognized the 50 companies on its 2008 list for their best practices and policies for valuing the mature worker. The companies were evaluated on innovative practices toward workers 50 and older including recruiting practices, education and career development, job sharing, flexible scheduling, health care and retirement benefits and workplace accommodations. More information is available at www.aarp.org.
About First Horizon
The 6,500 employees of First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) provide financial services through more than 200 bank locations in and around Tennessee and 14 capital markets offices in the U.S., Hong Kong and Tokyo. First Tennessee Bank has the largest market share in Tennessee and 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
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