Wall of the Fallen Family Information

Ceremony Information:

Wall of The Fallen

2024 Wall of the Fallen Ceremony 

Ceremony date:  Saturday September 28, 2024
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 Lauren at 423-267-3132
or lauren@towingmuseum.com

 

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What to Expect at the Wall of the Fallen Ceremony:

  • The ceremony will take place on September 28th 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 lauren@towingmuseum.com.

NEW HOURS: Monday: CLOSED, Tuesday-Sunday: 10am-6pm (423) 267-3132