Friday, March 7, 2025

Question: Which Tennessee city is known as the birthplace of the tow truck?

Answer: Chattanooga has been credited as the birthplace of the tow truck thanks to inventor Ernest Holmes Sr. Holmes. His son, Ernest Holmes Jr., established a major towing manufacturer named the Ernest Holmes Company. Today, there is an International Towing Museum in the city where visitors can learn more about the history of tow trucks.