MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 11, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) is second among the nation's top employers for workers over 50, according to the 2009 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50 list.

"First Horizon is committed to maintaining a workforce that acknowledges the skills and experiences of a broad group of professionals. We believe this is one of the strengths of our company," said John Daniel, executive vice president of human resources for First Horizon. "We are pleased to have moved up in the rankings and that AARP recognizes our efforts to be an inclusive employer."

AARP recognized the 50 companies on its 2009 list for their best practices and policies for valuing the mature worker. More than 200 employers applied for Best Employers honors, the highest total in the nine-year history of the program.

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 approximately 6,000 employees of First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN) provide financial services through about 180 bank locations in and around Tennessee and 21 FTN Financial Group offices in the U.S. and abroad. First Tennessee has the leading combined market deposit share in the 17 Tennessee counties where it does business and one of the highest customer retention rates of any bank in the country. FTN Financial is an industry leader in fixed income sales, trading and strategies for institutional clients in the U.S. and abroad. 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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