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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):
Thom Duncan Avionics named 2026 Aviation Business of the Year
The Board of Directors of the Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame is proud to
announce the selection of Thom Duncan Avionics, located in Winchester, TN, as
the 2026 Tennessee Aviation Business of the Year!
Thom Duncan began his business in 2019 following a 20+ year career working with
Bob Carpenter of Carpenter Avionics.
Thom Duncan Avionics (TDA) is an authorized retailer and installer of Aspen,
Garmin, Genesys Aerosystems, Avidyne and PS Engineering avionics products. The
team at TDA has built a reputation as a superior installation and repair facility for
a vast number and variety of General Aviation aircraft.
The locally built small business attracts customers from not only Tennessee, but
throughout the Eastern United States. The company relocated to the Winchester
(TN) Municipal Airport (KBGF) in September 2025 and employs 3 technicians, in addition to
Thom and Tessa Duncan.
Thom Duncan Avionics will be recognized and presented with the award at the
2026 Tennessee Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement Gala
