August 20, 2009 (FinancialWire) — First Horizon National Corp. (NYSE: FHN) is providing its employees an incentive to improve their fitness that they can literally take to the bank. Virgin HealthMiles, the centerpiece of the new wellness program, enables employees to earn up to $500 a year for staying active and following a healthier lifestyle.

The new wellness initiative was created to harness and coordinate ’s various health-related programs. On Aug. 3, First Horizon began offering Virgin HealthMiles to all employees. It is part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and is committed to developing innovative programs that empower Americans to take greater control of their health and fitness.

By wearing a GoZone pedometer and tracking daily activity, employees will accumulate points (HealthMiles) toward a reward based on their levels of activity. Moderate activity pays off — walking, playing with the kids, cycling. Participation is optional and requires employees to make a $2.50 contribution each payday, which is every two weeks, to the cost of the program.

As part of the program, a HealthZone kiosk, which measures weight, body fat and blood pressure, is located at First Horizon’s downtown headquarters building. Other company sites will also receive HealthZone measurement stations. Employees will measure their key health stats in addition to wearing pedometers to track their daily activity. There is also an interactive Web site where employees can upload the data captured by their pedometers, monitor their health stats captured by the HealthZone, log other activities and calories burned, challenge other employees to “fitness competitions” and monitor their success.

“We hope this spirit of fun and competitiveness will encourage employees to get moving and take a more active role in their health and well-being,” said John Daniel, executive vice president of human resources for First Horizon. “The program will not only motivate employees, but also will reward them for getting physically active. It’s an investment in all our futures.”

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