The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum
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Chattanooga, TN
From collectors
It all started more than 20 years ago when a group of dedicated towing professionals, the Friends of Towing, decided to recognize outstanding individuals in the towing and recovery industry worldwide, record the industry’s history, collect and display artifacts and memorabilia in a museum setting, and provide information about the industry to the public. The first Hall of Fame class consisted of 27 members and today has grown to include over 300 distinguished towing professionals.
The International Towing Museum is the only place in the world that offers a close encounter with a tow truck that is actually fun, positive, and nostalgic.
Admissions:
Adults - $10.00, Seniors (55 or older) - $9.00 Military, AAA card - $8.50, Children 6 - 14 - $6.00, Children under 5 are free.
Museum Hours of Operation:
Winter Hours: Nov 1st - Feb 28th, Mon - Sat: 10:00 - 4:30, Sunday - 11:00 - 5:00
Summer Hours: Mar 1st - Oct 31st, Mon - Sat - 9:00 - 5:00, Sunday - 11:00 - 5:00
9/16/18: The machine is immediately inside gift shop on the left. Designs are:
1) 'The International Towing & Recovery Museum, Wall of the Fallen'. image of the wall,
2) 'The International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame & Museum, Survivor Fund', logo
3) 'The International Towing Museum EST 1986',
4) 'The International Towing & Recovery Museum', building
Machine 2: Designs are:
1) 'International Towing Museum EST 1986', old tow truck,
2) 'International Towing Museum Tator Tot', Tow truck,
3) 'International Towing Museum', Cartoon tow truck driver in front of double arrow sign,
4) 'International Towing & Recovery Museum, Wall of Fallen'.
11/9/25: Machine had an out of order sign
Machines and designs
| Machine | Designs | Coin type |
|---|---|---|
| Machine 1 | 4 | Penny |
| Machine 2 | 4 | Penny |
2 photos from collectors
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