MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sept. 23, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE:FHN), parent company of First Tennessee and FTN Financial, has earned its 15th consecutive appearance on the Working Mother 100 Best Companies list, joining the 100 Best Hall of Fame. First Horizon was among companies recognized for pioneering programs that support families, including flextime, telecommuting and wellness programs.

"We are excited to join the Hall of Fame and proud to be among the nation's companies recognized for steadfastly supporting an employee-focused culture that understands the importance of balancing work and family," said Bryan Jordan, First Horizon CEO. "We are particularly pleased with this recognition from Working Mother during a year in which economic times have been difficult for many families because that's when support for the family in the workplace is even more important."

Working Mother took note of First Horizon's workplace flexibility and family-friendly culture reflected in the company's Classroom Visitor Program that encourages and supports parental participation in important school events. Employee support in the form of a college scholarship program for the children of employees and paid parental leave for expectant fathers and adoptive parents also received recognition.

In its 24th year, the Working Mother 100 Best Companies program draws attention to the significant contributions working mothers make to industries and the companies that recognize the importance of tapping this essential labor pool.

Companies were selected for the 2009 list based on an extensive application with more than 500 questions on workforce, compensation, child care, flexibility programs, leave policies and more. Seven areas were measured and scored: workforce profile, benefits, women's issues and advancement, child care, flexible work, parental leave and company culture. For this year's 100 Best, particular weight was given to benefits, flexibility and parental leave.

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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