ITRHFM Hall of Fame Selection Postponed

Press release from the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum:

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the need for social distancing, the International Towing and Recovery Hall of Fame and Museum has been closed since March 16.  The museum’s winter board meeting was postponed due to the health crisis and travel restrictions affecting our nation and the world. As a result, the Hall of Fame selection committee has been unable to meet and select the inductees for the Class of 2020.

Museum leadership is continuing to closely monitor the unfolding situation. The health and welfare of our staff and volunteers is our highest priority. The decision to close before a shelter in place order was issued was a difficult one, as was the postponement of the Hall of Fame selection process. It is now clear that postponement and closure were correct decisions and re-opening and resumption of the process will continue as the virus concerns are mitigated and as we are permitted to return to business as usual.

“Our goal is to complete the selection process as soon as possible and practical once we are able to meet as a group,” said ITRHFM 1st Vice President Jeffrey Godwin. “The museum’s Hall of Fame induction is the highest honor in our industry and we look forward to announcing the Class of 2020.”

The towing museum’s annual weekend of events is planned for October 9-11, 2020, in conjunction with the Tennessee Tow Show in Chattanooga, Tenn.

“Speaking for all of our staff and volunteers, we look forward to seeing everyone at the events in October providing the virus situation is resolved,” said Bill Gratzianna, ITRHFM President. “As our museum team meets, we will determine what will be the best event for this year’s attendees.”

While the museum is closed to tours and visitors, its online gift shop remains open at www.towingmuseum.com.  The museum appreciates the support of the industry and our community as we all work through this together.