Show FAQs
The Tennessee Tow Show, celebrating its 14th year, is a three-day event being held October 15 – 17, 2026, at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Training classes are being held Thursday and Friday, October 15 – 16. Events are open Friday and Saturday, October 16 – 17.
Exhibits, equipment, demonstrations, training, on-floor demonstrations and social events highlight this industry event. Held in conjunction with Museum Weekend (towingmuseum.com), which includes a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony recognizing industry leaders, Wall of the Fallen Name Unveiling Ceremony honoring tow operators who have lost their lives in the course of towing and recovery, and an annual fundraising auction.
The Tennessee Tow Show fills the entire Chattanooga Convention Center space of 100,800 sq ft.
About 100 vendors selling equipment, products and services are expected.
Show planners anticipate about 1,800 attendees from throughout the U.S. with heavy attendance from the Southeast U.S.
The tradeshow is FREE to attend; however, a badge is required for every attendee. Attendees can pre-register by selecting the registration button on tennesseetowshow.com.
Training sessions can be found at TennesseeTowShow.com/training.
The Friday night street party is held on 13th Street between the Convention Center and the Staybridge Suites Hotel. The party is FREE to show attendees and includes food, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. A DJ plays music and children’s activities include face painting.
Show attendees can enter their tow trucks into a beauty contest. Entries compete in one of six categories: Light-duty, Medium-duty, Heavy-duty, Rotator, Car Carrier, Antique and Show Truck. Entry fee is $60 per truck.
Winners receive plaques and/or ribbons and are highlighted in an issue of Tow Times magazine.