October 6-9, 2021
Convention Center
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hosted by Tow Times and Tennessee Tow Truck Association
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2021 TENNESSEE TOW SHOW SCHEDULE
As of August 16, 2021. Schedule subject to change. Seminar pass required for entry into the seminars (Thursday) and all Safety Symposium (Friday). All seminars and training are at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Pre-registration Seminar cost: $75. ON SITE SEMINAR REGISTRATION COST WILL GO UP TO $100.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6
7:45 am – 5 pmTennessee River RoomChattanooga Marriott |
Day One of Two-Day Training – Essentials of Light-Duty Towing & RecoveryLunch included. Class size limited. Pre-register here. Sponsored by:
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7
7:45 am – 5 pmTennessee River RoomChattanooga Marriott |
Day Two of Two-Day Training – Essentials of Light-Duty Towing & RecoveryLunch included. Class size limited. Pre-register here. Sponsored by:
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10 amChattanooga Convention Center |
Registration OpenSponsored By:
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10 am – 6 pm
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Exhibitor Move-InExhibiting companies will be notified of their assigned move-in time |
1 – 5:30 pm
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Towing and Recovery Seminar SessionsChattanooga Convention Center — Seminar Pass Required
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1 – 2:30 pm
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Forum: Electric and Automated VehiclesModerated by Angela Roper, TTTA Executive Director |
1 – 2:30 pm
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Lockout TrainingPresented by Steve Young, Autolock Solutions |
2:45 – 4 pm
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The How’s and Why’s of Snatch BlocksPresented by Rene Jimenez, Zip’s Truck Equipment |
2:45 – 4 pm
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SEO: Where Does Your Website Rank?Presented by Carol Snelling, MarketSmart by Tow Times |
2:45 – 4 pm
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Maximizing Profits with Abandoned VehiclesPresented by Michele Lee and Trevor Forbes, Peak Auto Auction |
4:15 – 5:30 pm
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Active Service Military Vehicle LawsPresented by Michael McGovern, The McGovern Law Firm |
4:15 – 5:30 pm
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Roundtable: Insurance Coverage and Protection – Do You Have Enough?Hosted by Lynn Hurst, Hurst Towing & Recovery, Birmingham, Alabama |
6 pmConvention Center
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Southeast Association MeetingFollowed by Association Meet ‘n GreetOpen to towing companies from: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Tennessee |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8
7:30 amChattanooga Convention Center |
Registration OpenSponsored By:
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8 am – Noon |
Safety Symposium SessionsAll sessions at the Chattanooga Convention Center — Seminar Pass Required Sponsored By: |
8 – 9:30 am |
Safety Panel: Technology and Safety Moderated by Bill Giorgis, Mike’s Wrecker Service, Saginaw, MI |
9:40 – 10:50 am |
The Reality of PTSD in Towing Presented by Janelle Edmondson, Phoenix Health, Chattanooga, TN |
9:40 – 10:50 am |
Drone Usage for a Safer Recovery TBD |
9:40 – 10:50 am |
Focus on Roadside Safety Presented by Angela Roper, TTTA Executive Director |
11 am – Noon |
Impact of Driver Shortage on Safety Presented by Bill Giorgis, Mike’s Wrecker Service, Saginaw, MI |
11 am – Noon |
Safety Roundtable: The Long Road Ahead Hosted by Shane. Coleman, ERSCA |
10 am – 6 pm |
EXHIBITS OPENFREE to Attend Badge Required |
1 – 5 pmRoom 18/19 |
TIMS TrainingPresented by Tennessee Highway Patrol |
6 pm13th Street |
Southern Hospitality NightFREE BBQ, Beer, Entertainment. Children’s activities. Entertainment Hosted By:
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6:30 pmThe Westin Hotel
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Hall of Fame Meet and Greet/Annual Fundraising AuctionSponsored By: Dave Jones Leadership Award PresentationSponsored By: |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9
7:30 amChattanooga Convention Center |
Registration OpenSponsored By:
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10 amTowing Museum |
Wall of the Fallen Name Unveiling Ceremony and Fellowship |
11 am – 5 pmChattanooga Convention Center |
EXHIBITS OPENFREE to attend, badge required |
4 pmShow Floor |
Beauty Contest Awards CeremonySponsored By: Cash prizes powered by: |
5 pm |
Exhibit Floor Breakdown |
5 – 10 pmThe Westin Hotel
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2021 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and DinnerTicket required.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10
9 amTowing Museum |
Annual Museum Member Meeting and BreakfastTicket required — Purchase at towingmuseum.com |
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