ORNL Federal Credit Union

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One day, after closing hours, an ORNL employee noticed something odd: every night, right outside the credit union's entrance, a small dog would appear from nowhere and sit perfectly still for minutes on end. The guard waved it away each time, but the next morning there it was again, as if waiting for someone. Finally, one evening, a delivery driver arrived with a basket full of treats. He left them near the door and whispered, 'Good luck, little friend!' From then on, the dog never returned, leaving behind only a whiff of doggy scent and a note scribbled in pencil: “Thanks for the snacks!”

2. A little girl walked into her dad’s branch of ORNL Federal Credit Union one morning and asked curiously, ‘Daddy, why does our ATM smile at us?’ Her father smiled back, ruffling her hair affectionately. ‘That’s because, sweetie,’ he whispered, ‘the ATM is just trying to make sure you feel welcome when you come in for your allowance.’ The little girl nodded thoughtfully, then turned around and noticed that indeed, every time she visited, the smiling screen seemed friendlier than ever before.

3. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the ORNL Federal Credit Union with a mysterious package marked ‘Top Secret.’ As he approached the entrance, the security lights flickered on their own, and a soft humming echoed through the empty lobby. Just then, an elderly gentleman in a plaid shirt emerged from behind the counter, scratching his head and muttering something about late-night deliveries. The delivery driver sheepishly explained that maybe it was just a mislabeled box of donuts—‘Top Secret Donut Delivery,’ he joked. Everyone laughed, including the security camera, which had been recording the whole surreal scene.

4. Late one night, a delivery driver pulled up to the ORNL Federal Credit Union. As he unloaded boxes from his truck, he noticed something peculiar in the backseat—a small, neatly wrapped package labeled ‘Free Loan’. Curious, the driver took it inside and placed it on the counter. The next morning, everyone was buzzing—free loans were everywhere! Turned out, an overzealous employee had accidentally packed some promotional materials with the deliveries. It became a joke around town for weeks.