Wall of the Fallen Family Information

Ceremony Information

2025 Wall of the Fallen Ceremony 

Ceremony date:  Saturday October 11, 2025
Time: 10am EST
Family sign in: 9am EST at family tent

Location: International Towing Museum
3315 Broad Street Chattanooga TN 37408
Click here to get directions

Questions? Please contact us at management@towingmuseum.com

 

Hotel Information

Chattanooga offers a wide range of accommodations, including hotels, inns, and Airbnbs. To help families attending the Wall of the Fallen Name Unveiling Ceremony, the International Towing Museum has arranged a special discounted block of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in downtown Chattanooga. This hotel will also serve as a convenient shuttle stop to and from the Towing Museum.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Chattanooga Downtown
440 W M.L.K. Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Room rate: $129/night ++
For a standard room with either one king bed or two queen beds
All hotel rooms include free breakfast
Discount rooms available October 9 through October 12, 2025
Reservations must be made by September 9, 2025

How to Reserve Your Room:

1. Click the link: Wall of the Fallen Booking Link
2. Select your desired dates.
3. Click “View Prices” to proceed with your reservation.

Shuttle Information:
The shuttle will run Friday, October 10 from 9 am – 5 pm and Saturday, October 11 from 8 am – 4 pm. A “Shuttle Stop” sign will indicate pick-up/drop-off point. The shuttle will stop at the Towing Museum and the Chattanooga Convention Center for the Tennessee Tow Show.

Shuttle sponsored by: 

What to Expect at the Wall of the Fallen Ceremony

• The ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 11th with ceremonies beginning at 10am EST.
• The ceremony is held at the Towing Museum at 3315 Broad Street in Chattanooga, 37408
• The ceremony will be held rain or shine.
• The weather in September can be warm or chilly. Be prepared for both.
• There is no dress code for the ceremony. Come as you are comfortable.
• It can be crowded. If possible, try to take the shuttle from the Convention Center over to the Museum — it will be running throughout the weekend.
• Seating is on first come, first seated basis. You may hold chairs for your family group.
• There is a family tent where you will sign in and receive a bag of items for the ceremony.
• There is one bag per family available and one presentation certificate. If you need an additional certificate, please let us know in advance.
• Balloons will be available to write a message on to your loved one and will be released when your family group is called to the front.
• Only 4 family members should go to the front when your loved one’s name is called. Small children may go forward with their parent in that group.
• All others in your group may stand in place or remain seated when the honoree’s name is called.
• There will be light refreshments after the ceremony for family and friends of our fallen.
• The ceremony usually lasts around 2 hours.
• The museum and gift shop will be open before and after the ceremony.
• Admission to the museum is free to all throughout the day.

If you have any questions, please call 423-267-3132 or email management@towingmuseum.com