Hemmings Motor News

Towing the Line in Chattanooga

any of us have been stuck by the side of the road at some point in our lives, waiting for a tow truck to come to the rescue. The tow operator’s job is often an unsung service that gets overlooked in the motoring world. That oversight is remedied at the International Towing & Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Known more casually as the Towing Museum, it opened in 1995 to celebrate the legacy of tow truck operators. More than two dozen restored tow trucks are on display along with exhibits about the history of the industry.

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Hemmings Motor News

Hemmings Motor News5 min read
For The Love Of Steam
The more you learn about the Stanley twins, F.E. and F.O., the less surprising it becomes that they were responsible for designing the two-story clapboard building in their hometown of Kingfield, Maine, that now houses the museum that preserves their
Hemmings Motor News2 min read
The Roadster Factory Begins Recovery from Devastating Fire
British sports car specialist The Roadster Factory has begun its recovery from a devastating Christmas Day fire, announcing on March 17 that it is once again taking orders for a limited number of parts. According to an email to customers from owner A
Hemmings Motor News8 min read
Backfire
For more than 20 years, a 1989 Merkur XR4Ti was my everyday driver. I still regard it as the best car I’ve ever owned. If Hemmings printed an article or even a single word about Merkur in general and the XR4Ti in particular, I’m sorry to have missed

Related Books & Audiobooks