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About Us
Who We Are
Top Wrench is a 501(c)3 non-profit drug-free vocational program developed for high school students as an introduction to team building and basic technical skills as they prepare for careers in the automotive field.
Top Wrench was founded by Air Force veteran Joe Marshall. Since the first competition took place in 1991, thousands of vocational students have been positively influenced by our program.
What We Do
- Hold annual automotive skills competitions
- Help provide scholarships
- Provide drug prevention education
- Provide grants to high school vocational classrooms for purchase of needed educational supplies
- Connect students with local businesses for automotive career opportunities.
Competitions
Top Wrench Competitions are held yearly in Knoxville, TN. Students showcase their automotive repair, wheel changing, welding and custom paint skills through 6 different challenges. Cash prizes and scholarships are awarded to winning teams!
In October of 2017, we held our 27th competition with over 600 participating students from 17 East Tennessee high schools!
Board of Directors
Kenny Boatman, President
Corey Beilhartz
Cyndi DeFrancisco
Rich DeFrancisco
Patrick LaDue
Maria Richardson, Secretary, Ex-Officio
Zachary Richardson
Get Involved
VOLUNTEER
Spend one day a year INVESTING in our students by putting on an amazing competition event day
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Share your experiences in the automotive industry with students as a classroom speaker
DONATE
GIVE* financially to our program
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Help fund a vocational classroom grant for educational supplies
*Gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law
SPONSOR
Become an EVENT SPONSOR through your business or organization
2018 Top Wrench Competition Information
Our 28th Annual Competition is scheduled for 10/25/18
The date has been set. This year's competition will be held on Thursday, October 25. More details to come once the Fall semester begins. We can't wait to see you there!
Top Wrench is moving to a new location!
This year, our competition events will take place at CROWN COLLEGE, located at 2307 W Beaver Creek Dr, Powell, TN 37849. Crown College has a top quality School of Trades and Technology. They have excellent facilities and are thrilled to partner with Top Wrench as our event host!
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