FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 3, 2008

FIRST TENNESSEE CELEBRATES EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION MONTH

First Tennessee celebrated Employee Appreciation Month throughout the month of August to express gratitude and appreciation to the bank’s employees for their outstanding service.

David Kendall and Eduardo Diaz, both of First Tennessee lender support, enjoy barbecue at the First Tennessee employee appreciation luncheon at First Tennessee Plaza on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008. First Tennessee employees enjoyed several activities such as this free lunch during Employee Appreciation Month in August.

During the month, Pam Fansler, president of First Tennessee-Knoxville, and Donna Cooper, executive vice president, visited financial centers throughout the region to personally thank employees for their hard work and dedication.

“We value our employees and the outstanding work that they do to make First Tennessee successful,” Fansler said. “At every level of our company, we strive to do the right thing for our employees and that makes a difference in attracting and retaining the best people. It translates over time into better value for our customers.”

First Tennessee planned several activities for employees throughout the month. The bank entered employees in weekly drawings for $50 Visa Buxx gift cards, and each employee could earn more entries depending on years of service. At the end of the month, four additional prize drawings awarded $125 Visa Buxx cards each.

On Wednesday, Aug. 20, and Thursday, Aug. 21, First Tennessee hosted employee luncheons at First Tennessee Plaza and at all Knoxville, Morristown, Dandridge and Maryville financial centers.

On Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Thursday, Aug. 28, First Tennessee offered financial education seminars for employees. Topics included lessons such as life insurance, health care power of attorney, estate planning, saving for college, planning for retirement and more.

In addition to the regular means of thanking employees throughout the year, First Tennessee provided personalized cards to employees with standout performance to acknowledge their dedication and service.

“Our employees provide exceptional service every day,” Fansler said. “It’s important to First Tennessee that we take the time to show our appreciation and gratitude for all that they do. We made an extra effort to do so during the month of August.”

About First Tennessee

First Tennessee is the bank brand of First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN). The 6,500 employees of FHN provide financial services through more than 200 bank locations in and around Tennessee and 12 capital markets offices across the country. 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 is located at http://www.firsttennessee.com.

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