Wall of the Fallen Family Information

Ceremony Information
Hotel Information
What to Expect

Ceremony Information

Wall of The Fallen

2026 Wall of the Fallen Ceremony 

Ceremony date:  Saturday October 17, 2026
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 Frank Johnson, frank@towingmuseum.com, or call the Museum, 423.267.3132.

 

 

Hotel Information

Chattanooga offers a wide range of accommodations, including hotels, inns, and Airbnb. 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 & Suites Downtown Chattanooga. This hotel will also serve as a convenient shuttle stop to and from the Towing Museum.

   

Hotel information:

  • Automobile parking – Valet only $25/night. No self-parking options available.
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM EST
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM EST
  • Late checkout available​
  • On-site restaurant open for breakfast/lunch/dinner
  • Walking distance to downtown sites and restaurants

Holiday Inn and Suites Downtown Chattanooga
434 Chestnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Room rate: $169/night ++

How to Reserve Your Room:

  1. Click the link: Wall of the Fallen 2026
  2. Select your desired dates.
  3. Scroll down and select your room (king or two queen beds based on availability)

OR

  1. Call the Holiday Inn & Suites Downtown Chattanooga front desk at 423-777-5858
  2. Alert the reservation desk that you are with the Towing Museum Wall of the Fallen event.

Shuttle Information:
The shuttle will run Friday, October 16 from 9 am EST – 5 pm EST and two shuttles all run Saturday, October 17 from 8:30 am EST – 3 pm EST. 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 17th 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 frank@towingmuseum.com

NEW HOURS STARTING 1/8/26: Sunday – Saturday: 9am-5pm (423) 267-3132