Tennessee Tow Show 2026
A celebration of the towing industry held in its birthplace, Chattanooga.
- Dates
- October 15–17, 2026
- Location
- Chattanooga Convention Center, Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Training Price Range
- $199–$2,500
- Audience
- Towing professionals and recovery companies
TL;DR
- Tennessee Tow Show 2026 runs October 15–17 at Chattanooga Convention Center, with training and seminars October 15–16 and exhibits October 16–17.
- Training courses range from $199 to $2,500 per person, covering leadership, hands-on recovery, hazmat response, and DOT compliance.
- The event brings together towing and recovery professionals for training, networking, and exhibits in the birthplace of the commercial towing industry.
About
Tennessee Tow Show celebrates the strength, innovation, and heritage of the U.S. towing industry in its birthplace, Chattanooga. In 1916, Ernest Holmes introduced the first commercial tow truck, forever changing the automotive industry. The 2026 show draws towing professionals for training, networking, and exhibits.
Who you'll find in the room
Towing and Recovery Professionals
Towing and recovery professionals, company owners, and technicians attend for training, certification, and industry connections.
Featured speakers
1 listedJeff Bauer
President, Certified John Maxwell Trainer · Cardinal Legacy Towing Group
Venue & travel
Venue
Chattanooga Convention Center,Getting there
The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum is located minutes from the venue and offers Museum Weekend events.
Questions people ask
10 answeredTennessee Tow Show 2026 runs October 15–17. Training and seminars are October 15–16, with exhibits opening October 16–17.
Tennessee Tow Show 2026 is held at Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Training courses range from $199 to $2,500 per person depending on the class. Full-day mini-sessions cost $90 per student online or $110 per student on-site.
Towing and recovery professionals and company owners attend the show.
The event draws towing and recovery professionals, from company owners to technicians and equipment operators.
Training classes include John Maxwell leadership training, American Towing and Recovery Institute hands-on training, Hazmat Responder Network courses, and TDOT-presented sessions on traffic incident management.
Jeff Bauer, President of Cardinal Legacy Towing Group and Certified John Maxwell Trainer, leads the leadership training.
The International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum is located minutes from the venue and offers Museum Weekend events.
Worth depends on your role and industry. For towing and recovery professionals, the event offers hands-on training, industry connections, and access to the field's heritage. If skill-building and networking matter to your business, it can be valuable. Otherwise, the event is industry-specific.
The organizer does not publish a dress code. Most industry events favor casual to business casual attire. Check with the organizer if you want specifics for this venue.
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