Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2012
Components Of Other Comprehensive Income/(Loss) [Abstract]
Net income/(loss)	$ (103,026)	$ 28,682	$ (12,821)		$ (59,877)
Unrealized fair value adjustments:
Securities available-for-sale	1,714	243	(44,097)		(3,147)
Recognized pension and other employee benefit plans net periodic benefit costs	10,560	5,655	14,049		16,619
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	12,274	5,898	(30,048)	[1]	13,472	[1]
Comprehensive income/(loss)	(90,752)	34,580	(42,869)		(46,405)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	2,875	2,875	8,531		8,563
Comprehensive income/(loss) attributable to controlling interest	$ (93,627)	$ 31,705	$ (51,400)		$ (54,968)

[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.