SMYRNA TN -Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Founder, Bob Minter of Gallatin, Board Chairman for the past decade, and Board Members presented a "plan of succession" to assure the aviation hall of fame's future. Minter announced his plans to retire following Last year's 10th Anniversary TAHF Gala event. On February 22nd Mr. Minter and the TAHF Board handed the gavel to John R. Black, Executive Director of the Smyrna Rutherford County Airport. The Board then named Minter, Founder & Chairman Emeritus as well as a lifetime board member.
-Bob Minter, Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Tennesse Aviation Hall of Fame-
The Board announced the 2012 Gala TAHF event will be in Middle Tennessee at the magnificent new Embassy Suites Conference Center in Murfreesboro on November 3rd, 2012. A formal announcement of those elected for Induction this year is forthcoming. The public is invited.
The new Murfreesboro venue will provide the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame a unique opportunity to showcase its partnership with Middle Tennessee State University's Department of Aerospace as well as the University's globally renowned aviation programs.
TAHF Founder Bob Minter said, "During the past 10 years our Board members and I have put our hearts and souls into this institution and we are all so proud of what it has become. This is a new day with extraordinary new leadership and I could not possibly be more excited about the future of Tennessee's Aviation Hall of Fame. John Black has impressive credentials and an impeccable character and ethic, personally and professionally, he will be a great leader."
-Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame, website image-
On November 12, 2011, the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame celebrated a 10th Anniversary during its Annual Gala held at the Tennessee Museum of Aviation in Sevierville. Following the Inductions of four more extraordinary individuals, the Aviation Hall of Fame boasts an enshrined membership of 41 men and women who have made enduring contributions to aviation for Tennessee, our nation or the world. Over the past 10 years, more than 4,800 people have attended this formal evening honoring those who have contributed to Tennessee's extraordinary aviation history. Support for the charitable foundation has grown across the entire state. The Aviation Hall of Fame is located in the Tennessee Museum of Aviation. -Staff Report, FMI: http://www.tn-aviation.org/HallOfFame.htm