Local Spotlight Shines on Tennessee Tower

A recent spotlight in the local press highlighted the work of Tyler Blankenship, owner of Hanover Wrecker Service in Kodak, Tennessee, 20 minutes east of Knoxville. 

Blankenship grew up in the industry. His father founded the family’s West Virginia operation in 1987—and in 2021 he expanded the business into Tennessee. His days rarely unfold as planned. “You think you’re going one place, and then the phone rings and you’re headed somewhere completely different,” he said. Even after a 12-hour shift, he stays on call for late-night crashes and traffic-blocking breakdowns, working alongside police, fire crews, and EMS. “The road don’t get open ’til we get there,” he added.

Faith also drives his approach. Blankenship often takes a moment on scene to offer encouragement, guided by Luke 14. “We’re out here helping people, and I hope we’re God-sent,” he said.

With five locations across Tennessee and West Virginia, Blankenship credits constant training and adaptation for Hanover’s growth. “The industry is always changing. You’ve got to adapt and overcome,” he said. Source: https://www.wbir.com