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 seminars (Thursday) and all Safety Symposium (Friday). All seminars and training are at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10

10 am

Chattanooga Convention Center

Registration Open

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1 – 5:30 pm

Seminar Sessions

All sessions at the Chattanooga Convention Center — Seminar Pass Required

1 – 2:30 pm

Room 18/19

Motor Club Forum

Participating clubs include: AAA, Allied Dispatch, GEICO, NSD, Road America

1 – 2:30 pm

Room 21

Rigging Tips

Presented by Edd Mabe, Ashley Slings

2:45 – 4 pm

Room 18/19

Lienholder Landmines

Presented by Michael McGovern, The McGovern Law Firm

2:45 – 4 pm

Room 20

The Impact of Social Media and More

Presented by Jeff Poquette, Tow Business Podcast

2:45 – 4 pm

Room 21

Addressing Negativity in the Workplace

Presented by John Manjounes, John Maxwell Co.

4:15 – 5:30 pm

Room 18/19

Panel: How to Retain Employees

Panelists: Jimmy Collins, David Williams and Shannon Yates

4:15 – 5:30 pm

Room 20

Market Smarter, Not Harder

Presented by Carol Snelling and Lauren Colon, Tow Times

4:15 – 5:30 pm

Room 21

Know Your Engine

Presented by Michael Bergin, Freightliner

6 pm

Convention Center

Southeast Association Meeting

Followed by Association Meet ‘n Greet

Open to towing companies from: Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11

7:30 am

Chattanooga Convention Center

Registration Open

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8 – Noon

Safety Symposium Sessions

All sessions at the Chattanooga Convention Center — Seminar Pass Required

8 – 9:30 am

Room 18/19

Opening Safety Panel

Moderated by Michael McGovern

Panelists include: National Safety Council, Work Zone Safety Alliance, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Yates Towing & Recovery

9:40 – 10:50 am

Room 18/19

A Company Emergency – Are You Ready?

Presented by Bill Giorgis, Mike’s Wrecker Service

9:40 – 10:50 am

Room 20

FMCSA and Towing

Presented by Stephanie Mann, FMCSA

9:40 – 10:50 am

Room 21

Establishing a Safe Work Zone

Presented by Lacy Word, Tenn Dept of Transportation

10 am – 6 pm

EXHIBITS OPEN

FREE to Attend Badge Required

11 am – Noon

Room 18/19

Protect Your Drivers

Presented by Bill Giorgis, TowSafe

11 am – Noon

Room 20

Association Roundtable: Beyond Move Over – What’s Next?

11 am – Noon

Room 21

Top Ten Things to Know About OSHA

Presented by Angela Barnett and Linda Mikkalson

Noon – 2pm

13th Street

AAA Demonstration

Best service practices for handling unique or difficult-to-service vehicles.

1 – 5 pm

Room 18/19

TIMS Training

Presented by Lt. Harmon, Tennessee Highway Patrol

2 – 4 pm

Chattanooga Convention Center

Tennessee Towing Symposium

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4 – 6pm

13th Street

AAA Demonstration

Best service practices for handling unique or difficult-to-service vehicles.

6 pm

13th Street

Friday Night Street Party (Food, drinks and entertainment)

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6:30 pm

The Chattanoogan Hotel
Ticket required.
Purchase at TowingMuseum.com

Hall of Fame Meet and Greet/Annual Fundraising Auction

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