Kim Riley Named President of First Horizon Insurance

NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kim Riley has been named
president of First Horizon Insurance, a subsidiary of First Horizon National
Corporation (NYSE:FHN).

Riley has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance business. She joined
First Tennessee Insurance Services in 2004 as senior vice president and manager
of consumer insurance services. She was most recently chief operating officer
for First Horizon Insurance. Riley succeeds George Anderson, who retired.

"We are pleased that First Horizon Insurance will continue to have the benefit
of Kim's leadership, drive and depth of experience as the company maintains its
high level of service and remains a strong and viable option for existing and
future clients," said Christine Munson, executive president of corporate and
middle market banking for First Horizon National Corp.

Prior to joining First Horizon, Riley was a senior executive at CNA Insurance
Company in Nashville responsible for development and implementation of
strategies to grow new business and improve the underwriting divisions.

Riley has a bachelor's degree in management and human relations from Trevecca
Nazarene University. She is also a Fellow of the Life Management Institute, the
world's largest university-level education program in insurance and financial
services.

About First Horizon Insurance

First Horizon Insurance is part of the First Horizon Nation Corp. (NYSE:FHN)
family of companies. With offices in Atlanta, Ga. and Nashville, Knoxville,
Chattanooga, Morristown, and Memphis, Tenn., First Horizon Insurance was
established in 1975 and offers auto, home, commercial and medical malpractice
insurance, employee benefits and bonds to clients throughout the Southeast.
First Horizon companies have been recognized as some of the nation's best
employers by AARP and Working Mother magazines.

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CONTACT: First Horizon National Corporation
Christine Munson
901-523-4246
Media Relations
Anthony Hicks
901-523-4726