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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. We mainly serve students in East Tennessee.
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 2018, we held our 28th competition with over 600 participating students from 20 East Tennessee high schools!
Become a part of our mission today! Your support will enable us to serve our vocational students.
*For a $20 donation, receive a 28th Anniversary Competition T-shirt! Email us at topwrenchtn@gmail.com to place your order.
Board of Directors
Kenny Boatman, President
Lee Austin
Corey Beilhartz
Cyndi DeFrancisco
Rich DeFrancisco
Dustin Ford
Steve Gann
Patrick LaDue
Maria Richardson, Secretary, Ex-Officio
David J Wood
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
2018 Top Wrench Competition Photos
Our 28th Annual Competition was fabulous!
A huge shout-out to all of our student competitors, teachers, sponsors, volunteers and hosts!
CHECK OUT PICTURES OF THE EVENT:
Top Wrench in the News
WBIR - Oct 25 2018
CU Insight - July 23, 2018
WBIR News Story - April 6, 2017
The Daily Times - April 9, 2017
The Daily Times - May 2, 2016
The Oak Ridger - Dec 7, 2017
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