Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and Tompkins Financial Corporation $ 50,987 $ 31,416 $ 35,550
Available-for-sale securities:      
Change in net unrealized gain/loss during the period (34,354) 3,214 9,937
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gain on sale of available-for-sale securities included in net income (359) (194) (238)
Reclassification adjustment for credit impairment on available-for-sale securities 0 118 39
Employee benefit plans:      
Net retirement plan gain (loss) 10,088 (3,037) (12,595)
Net retirement plan prior service (credit) 0 0 (476)
Amortization of net retirement plan actuarial gain 1,547 1,395 880
Amortization of net retirement plan prior service cost (credit) 35 35 (4)
Amortization of net retirement plan transition liability 30 40 40
Other comprehensive (loss) gain (23,013) 1,571 (2,417)
Subtotal comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and Tompkins Financial Corporation 27,974 32,987 33,133
Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (131) (131) (131)
Total comprehensive income attributable to Tompkins Financial Corporation $ 27,843 $ 32,856 $ 33,002