Tennessee Tow Show

2013 Beauty Contest Sponsored by Road America.

ctitchen — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:16:04 +0000

2013 Beauty Contest Sponsored by Road America. Watch for more details.

Lifting demo by Doug Yates

ctitchen — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:59:56 +0000

This lifting demo by Doug Yates Towing of Chattanooga, in conjunction with Miller industries was just one of the impressive demos presented Friday and Saturday. The demonstration was hosted by Crouch’s Wrecker & Equipment Sales of Nashville, Tenn. Photo courtesy of Tow Times international photographer Rob Dragt.

Bambarger Wrecker Service Inc

ctitchen — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:59:06 +0000

This heavy-duty unit from Bambarger Wrecker Service Inc., of Tuscaloosa, Ala. was one of the beauty contest entries.

Wrecker 1

ctitchen — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:58:22 +0000

The NRC Industries booth featured a heavy-duty unit from Wrecker 1 of McDonough, Ga. and its inspirational murals.

Attendees

ctitchen — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:51:43 +0000

Attendees found plenty of hardware, software, towing accessories, services, demos and everything in between.

Crowds at the show

ctitchen — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:50:35 +0000

Crowds converged on the Chattanooga convention center Friday and Saturday.

International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum

ctitchen — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:49:40 +0000

International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum officials read the names of the fallen.

Moving ceremony dedicated to towers who lost their lives

ctitchen — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:48:03 +0000

Heavy-duty tow trucks hoisted an American flag that served as a backdrop for the moving ceremony dedicated to towers who lost their lives.

Wall of the Fallen

ctitchen — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 19:47:09 +0000

A record-setting audience attended the Wall of the Fallen Official Name Unveiling ceremony.

2012 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

ctitchen — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:15:15 +0000

2012 Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

April 10, 2012/CHATTANOOGA, TN – Ten outstanding industry leaders have been selected for induction into the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame as the Class of 2012.

Robert G. Birrell, Jr. (Kinsman, Ohio), Paul M. Bressi (Olympia, Washington), Darrell H. Mansfield (Cheshire, England), Michael P. McGovern (Knoxville, Tennessee), Nicholas J. Ovenden (Ashford, Kent, England), Alex Robb (Glasgow, Scotland), Jeffrey P. Roskopf (Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin), James Satterfield (Sikeston, Missouri), Robert E. Schatzman, Jr.-Deceased (Spring Hill, Florida), and Robert Sommers-Deceased (Canoga Park, California) were nominated by members of the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum for their many contributions to the towing and recovery industry, their families and their communities.

“Each year, the inductees share common strengths which have led to their nomination into this prestigious group,” says Bill Gratzianna, President of the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum.

“This year’s inductees share a dedication to their state and local towing organizations as well as the national towing and recovery community.”

Hall of Fame members will be recognized at an induction ceremony to be held at 6 p.m. on September 15th, 2012 at the DoubleTree Hotel of Chattanooga. A full weekend of activities will be held to celebrate this year’s inductees. For more information on the induction ceremony, or to order tickets, call Cheryl Mish at 423-267-3132.

The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum is the only one in the world for the Towing Industry. It was opened September 22, 1995. There are 18 antique tow trucks on display along with memorabilia from the industry. Chattanooga, Tennessee was the chosen site for the museum as Ernest Holmes, Co. built the first wreckers there in the early 1900’s. The museum is currently located at 3315 Broad St., Chattanooga, TN. 37408.