October 10-12, 2019
Convention Center
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Hosted by Tow Times and Tennessee Tow Truck Association
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2019 TENNESSEE TOW SHOW SCHEDULE
As of May 29, 2019. Schedule subject to change. Seminar pass required for entry into the Safety Symposium (Thursday) and all Safety Symposium (Friday). All seminars and training are at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
Safety Symposium
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Seminar Program
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
9 am – 6 pmChattanooga Convention Center
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Advanced Light-Duty Recovery CoursePresented by Wes Wilburn, founder of American Towing & Recovery Institute |
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
8 amChattanooga Convention Center |
Registration OpenSponsored By:
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1 – 5:30 pm
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Seminar SessionsAll sessions at the Chattanooga Convention Center — Seminar Pass Required |
1 – 2:30 pmRoom 18/19
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Motor Club ForumParticipating clubs include: AAA, Allied Dispatch, GEICO, NSD, Road America |
1 – 2:30 pmRoom 21
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Rigging TipsPresented by Edd Mabe, Ashley Slings |
2:45 – 4 pmRoom 18/19
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Lienholder LandminesPresented by Michael McGovern, The McGovern Law Firm |
2:45 – 4 pmRoom 20
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The Impact of Social Media and MorePresented by Jeff Poquette, Tow Business Podcast |
2:45 – 4 pmRoom 21
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Addressing Negativity in the WorkplacePresented by John Manjounes, John Maxwell Co. |
4:15 – 5:30 pmRoom 18/19
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Panel: How to Retain EmployeesPanelists: Jimmy Collins, David Williams and Shannon Yates |
4:15 – 5:30 pmRoom 20
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Market Smarter, Not HarderPresented by Carol Snelling and Lauren Colon, Tow Times |
4:15 – 5:30 pmRoom 21
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Know Your EnginePresented by Michael Bergin, Freightliner |
7 pmStaybridge Suites
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Association Meet ‘n GreetOpen to towing companies from: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee |
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
7:30 amChattanooga Convention Center |
Registration OpenSponsored By:
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8 – Noon |
Safety Symposium SessionsAll sessions at the Chattanooga Convention Center — Seminar Pass Required |
8 – 9:30 amRoom 18/19 |
Opening Safety PanelModerated by Michael McGovern Panelists include: National Safety Council, Work Zone Safety Alliance, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Yates Towing & Recovery |
9:40 – 10:50 amRoom 18/19 |
A Company Emergency – Are You Ready?Presented by Bill Giorgis, Mike’s Wrecker Service |
9:40 – 10:50 amRoom 20 |
FMCSA and TowingPresented by Stephanie Mann, FMCSA |
9:40 – 10:50 amRoom 21 |
Establishing a Safe Work ZonePresented by Lacy Word, Tenn Dept of Transportation |
10 am – 6 pm |
EXHIBITS OPENFREE to Attend Badge Required |
11 am – NoonRoom 18/19 |
Protect Your DriversPresented by Bill Giorgis, TowSafe |
11 am – NoonRoom 20 |
Association Roundtable: Beyond Move Over – What’s Next?
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11 am – NoonRoom 21 |
Top Ten Things to Know About OSHAPresented by Angela Barnett and Linda Mikkalson |
Noon – 2pmConvention Center Bay Area |
AAA DemonstrationBest service practices for handling unique or difficult-to-service vehicles. |
1 – 5 pmRoom 18/19 |
TIMS TrainingPresented by Lt. Harmon, Tennessee Highway Patrol |
2 – 4 pmChattanooga Convention Center |
Tennessee Towing SymposiumHosted By: |
4 – 6pmConvention Center Bay Area |
AAA DemonstrationBest service practices for handling unique or difficult-to-service vehicles. |
6:30 pmThe Chattanoogan Hotel
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Hall of Fame Meet and Greet/Annual Fundraising AuctionSponsored By: Dave Jones Leadership Award PresentationSponsored By: |
7 pm13th Street |
Friday Night Street Party (Food, drinks and entertainment)Entertainment Hosted By: |
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
10 amChattanooga Convention Center |
Registration OpenSponsored By:
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10 amTowing Museum |
Wall of the Fallen Name Unveiling CeremonyFollowed by Family FellowshipFellowship Sponsored by:
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11 am – 5 pmChattanooga Convention Center |
EXHIBITS OPENFREE to Attend Badge Required |
4 – 6pmConvention Center Bay Area |
AAA DemonstrationBest service practices for handling unique or difficult-to-service vehicles. |
4 pmShow Floor |
Beauty Contest Awards CeremonySponsored By:
Cash prizes powered by: |
5 pm |
Exhibit Floor Breakdown |
5 – 10 pmThe Chattanoogan Hotel |
2019 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and DinnerTicket required.
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8 pm
River Room at Chattanooga Marriott |
Casino NightHosted By: Ticket required – Purchase onsiteSponsored By: |
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13
8 amTowing Museum |
Second Annual Run for the Fund 5KProceeds benefit the Survivor Fund
Register Now!Sponsored by:
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10 amTowing Museum |
Annual Museum Member Meeting and BreakfastTicket required — Purchase at towingmuseum.comSponsored by:
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