Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Components Of Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)	$ 45,236	$ (121,930)	$ 90,205		$ (88,559)
Unrealized fair value adjustments:
Securities available-for-sale	(39,152)	(3,397)	(45,811)		(3,390)
Recognized pension and other employee benefit plans net periodic benefit costs	2,126	5,428	3,489		10,964
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(37,026)	2,031	(42,322)	[1]	7,574	[1]
Comprehensive income/(loss)	8,210	(119,899)	47,883		(80,985)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	2,843	2,844	5,656		5,688
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest	$ 5,367	$ (122,743)	$ 42,227		$ (86,673)

[1] Due to the nature of the preferred stock issued by FHN and its subsidiaries, all components of Other comprehensive income/(loss) have been attributed solely to FHN as the controlling interest holder.