Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Components Of Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)	$ 49,230		$ 44,969
Unrealized fair value adjustments:
Securities available-for-sale	9,479		(6,659)
Recognized pension and other employee benefit plans net periodic benefit costs	411		1,363
Net current period other comprehensive income, Net of tax	9,890	[1]	(5,296)	[1]
Comprehensive income/(loss)	59,120		39,673
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	2,813		2,813
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest	$ 56,307		$ 36,860

[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.