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The Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame was established to recognize, honor and enshrine individuals whose leadership in or for aviation, whether by exceptional service or extraordinary achievement, has made an enduring contribution to aviation for Tennessee, our nation or the world.
Established in 2001 as Tennessee’s Official Aviation Hall of Fame by the 102nd General Assembly, those inducted are recipients of Tennessee’s highest honor in aviation or aerospace. This institution will record their achievements and perpetuate the memory of those enshrined for all time.
Fed. I.D.: 26-0122592 | TN Charitable Reg.: CO 9540
From the beginning, the TAHF has worked to discover and document aviation history across the state, but not to disturb its geographic origin. This institution only seeks to collect memorabilia and artifacts when they are either offered or, clearly, there is no interest in preserving them locally. We also prefer a “loan” arrangement, where feasible, because ancestors frequently want to retain control of memorabilia connected to family members.
Tennessee’s Aviation Hall of Fame is a non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) public charitable foundation established to recognize, honor and enshrine individuals whose leadership in or for aviation, whether by exceptional service or extraordinary achievement, has made an enduring contribution to aviation for Tennessee, our nation or the world. In addition to its IRS non-profit status, the TAHF is required to be registered with the Tennessee Secretary of State as a charitable organization. Donors should make note of and record both the IRS and TN Charitable numbers for tax purposes: Federal I.D. No. 26-0122592 – Tennessee Charitable Reg. No. 9540.
The Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Foundation is entirely dependent upon donations, grants, bequests, and sponsorships to fund its work. The Annual Gala and Inductions Ceremony is currently its primary fundraising event.
We hope you will decide to provide tax-deductible financial support to this foundation. If you have a particular preference as to where your funds should be used, please share that with us and we will strictly adhere to your wishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame, Inc., a non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) foundation, has been designated by the General Assembly as the Official State Aviation Hall of Fame and Repository and Archive for Aviation History. The Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame was established to recognize, honor and enshrine individuals whose leadership in or for aviation, whether by exceptional service or extraordinary achievement, has made an enduring contribution to aviation for Tennessee, our nation or the world.
Established in 2001 as Tennessee’s Official Aviation Hall of Fame by the 102nd General Assembly, those inducted are recipients of Tennessee’s highest honor in aviation or aerospace. This institution will record their achievements and perpetuate the memory of those enshrined for all time.
We can be contacted by phone, email, or you can leave us a message through our website! You can call us at 615-452-3696, email at minter.bob@gmail.com, or leave us a message by clicking on the “Contact Us” tab on our website.
Our 2025 Gala and Induction Ceremony will be held at 5:30 PM on September 27, 2025, at the Embassy Suites Conference Center in Murfreesboro, TN.