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Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities (Summary Of Changes In Level 3 Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Trading Account Assets [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance $ 7,200,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
$ 17,992,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
$ 18,059,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
Net income 149,000us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
5,028,000us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
3,678,000us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
Other comprehensive income 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
Purchases, assets 1,559,000us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
Issuances, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
Sales, assets (1,715,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
(7,784,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
Settlements, assets (1,550,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
(8,036,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
(9,225,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
Net transfers into/(out of) Level 3, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
5,480,000us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
Ending Balance 5,643,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
7,200,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
17,992,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in net income 225,000fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
[1] 1,237,000fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
[1] 2,084,000fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_TradingAccountAssetsMember
[1]
Loans Held For Sale [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 230,456,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
221,094,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
210,487,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
Net income 52,494,000us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
(4,387,000)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
(2,618,000)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
Other comprehensive income 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
Purchases, assets 5,654,000us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
69,929,000us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
60,111,000us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
Issuances, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
Sales, assets (236,975,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
Settlements, assets (19,806,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
(40,369,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
(27,032,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
Net transfers into/(out of) Level 3, assets (3,913,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
[2] (15,811,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
[2] (19,854,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
[2]
Ending Balance 27,910,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
230,456,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
221,094,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in net income 1,991,000fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
[1] (4,387,000)fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
[1] (2,618,000)fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_LoansHeldForSaleMember
[1]
Investment Portfolio [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 3,826,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
5,253,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
7,262,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
Net income 0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
Other comprehensive income (64,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
(114,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
(234,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
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Purchases, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
Issuances, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
Sales, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
Settlements, assets (455,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
(1,313,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
(1,775,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
Net transfers into/(out of) Level 3, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
Ending Balance 3,307,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
3,826,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
5,253,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in net income 0fhn_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInGainsLossesFromSecuritiesNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0fhn_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInGainsLossesFromSecuritiesNet
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= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
0fhn_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInGainsLossesFromSecuritiesNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_InvestmentPortfolioMember
Venture Capital Funds [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance 4,300,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
4,300,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
12,179,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
Net income (2,995,000)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
371,000us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
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Other comprehensive income 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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Purchases, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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Issuances, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
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Sales, assets (5,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
(8,250,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
Settlements, assets (1,300,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
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/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
Ending Balance 0fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
4,300,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
4,300,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
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/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
0fhn_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInGainsLossesFromSecuritiesNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
(4,700,000)fhn_FairValueAssetsMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInGainsLossesFromSecuritiesNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= us-gaap_VentureCapitalFundsMember
[3]
Mortgage Servicing Rights Net [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]      
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/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
114,311,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
144,069,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
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/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
20,182,000us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
(5,075,000)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
Other comprehensive income 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
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= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
Issuances, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
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= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
Sales, assets (70,204,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
(39,633,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
Settlements, assets (1,320,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
(22,067,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
(24,683,000)us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetSettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
Net transfers into/(out of) Level 3, assets 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
Ending Balance 2,517,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
72,793,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
114,311,000fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in net income 43,000fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
[1] 17,394,000fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
[1] (3,957,000)fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_MortgageServicingRightsNetMember
[1]
Net Derivative Liabilities [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance (2,915,000)fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
(2,175,000)fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
(11,820,000)fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
Net income (5,981,000)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
(2,013,000)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
(1,757,000)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
Other comprehensive income 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
Purchases, liabilities 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
Issuances, liabilities 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
Sales, liabilities 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySales
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
Settlements, liabilities 3,656,000us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
1,273,000us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
11,402,000us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySettlements
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
Net transfers in/(out) level 3, liabilities 0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityTransfersNet
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= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityTransfersNet
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
Ending Balance (5,240,000)fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
(2,915,000)fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
(2,175,000)fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in other expense (5,981,000)fhn_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherExpense
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
[4] 2,013,000fhn_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherExpense
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
[4] (1,757,000)fhn_FairValueLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherExpense
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_NetDerivativeLiabilitiesMember
[4]
Other Short Term Borrowings [Member]      
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]      
Beginning Balance   (11,156,000)fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
(14,833,000)fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
Net income   (3,000)us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
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= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
3,677,000us-gaap_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInEarnings
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
Other comprehensive income   0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisGainLossIncludedInOtherComprehensiveIncomeLoss
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= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
Purchases, liabilities   0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityPurchases
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= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityPurchases
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
Issuances, liabilities   0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityIssues
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= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityIssues
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
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Sales, liabilities   11,159,000us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySales
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= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySales
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Settlements, liabilities   0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySettlements
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilitySettlements
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Net transfers in/(out) level 3, liabilities   0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityTransfersNet
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0us-gaap_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisLiabilityTransfersNet
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Ending Balance   0fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
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= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
(11,156,000)fhn_FairValueMeasurementWithUnobservableInputsReconciliationRecurringBasisAssetOrLiabilityValue
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= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
Net unrealized gains/(losses) included in net income   $ 0fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
[1] $ 3,677,000fhn_FairValueAssetsOrLiabilitiesMeasuredOnRecurringBasisChangeInUnrealizedGainLossIncludedInMortgageBankingIncome
/ fhn_FairValueAssetsAndLiabilitiesUnobservableInputReconciliationByTypeAxis
= fhn_OtherShortTermBorrowingsMember
[1]
[1]

Primarily included in mortgage banking income on the Consolidated Statements of Income.

[2]

Transfers out of recurring loans held-for-sale level 3 balances reflect movements out of loans held-for-sale and into real estate acquired by foreclosure (level 3 nonrecurring).

[3]

Represents recognized gains and losses attributable to venture capital investments classified within securities available-for-sale that are included in securities gains/(losses) in noninterest income.

[4]

Included in Other expense.