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2026 Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Inductees
The Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Board of Directors
Proudly Announces the Class of 2026
James E. Hall, of Signal Mountain, TN
US Army Veteran, Attorney Chairman of the NTSB,
Chattanooga Airport
Donna F. Highers, of Lebanon, TN
Nationally known A&P/IA Instructor, 40 years of Teaching and Experience, Recognized Nationally as an Expert
Douglas E. Kreulen, of Franklin, TN
US Air Force Veteran, President/CEO of Berry field/ Nashville Airport (BNA) since 2017, Guided Expansion of BNA
Darrel L. Berry, of Camden, TN (Posthumously)
US Marine Corps Veteran, Successful Businessman and Philanthropist, Warbird Leader and EAA Hall of Fame Member
These Inductees will be Honored and Enshrined
At the 2026 Enshrinement Gala
Saturday, September 26, 2026 - at 5:30 pm
Embassy Suites Conference Center, Murfreesboro, TN
1200 Conference Center Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Reception - Dinner - Ceremony - Silent Auction
Black Tie Optional - Paid-in-Advance Reservation Required
Open to the Public - All Guests Welcome
RSVP - Firm reservation deadline is September 5, 2026
On-Line Gala Reservations (after Monday March 16, 2026):
