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Nashville’s busy interstates, downtown events and growing neighborhoods keep towing in demand. This page explains where to look first if your car was impounded, and how to request a tow or roadside help.
If your car was towed in Nashville
Start with the official source: Metro Nashville Police: Vehicle Impound Section. It is the place to confirm where a city or police tow was taken, current fees, hours and what to bring. For private-lot tows, the sign at the lot entrance usually names the tow company to call. Our impound lot guide and impound release cost estimator help you plan the pickup.
Start with the Metro Nashville Police impound page
Metro Nashville Police Department runs a Vehicle Impound Section with its own page on nashville.gov. Use it to confirm the impound lot’s location, hours, payment information and what you need to bring before you go. Because rules and fees can change, the official page is the source to trust over secondhand information. If your car was towed from a private lot, the sign at the entrance usually names the tow company to call.
What to ask before you go
- Is the car at the police impound lot or a private tow yard?
- What is the total due, and what does each extra day add?
- What payment methods are accepted?
- What ID, ownership and insurance documents are needed?
- Can someone else pick the car up, and what authorization do they need?
Driving and breakdowns in Nashville
Several interstates meet near downtown, and congestion can be heavy. If you break down, get to the shoulder or an exit if you can, turn on hazards, and give the provider the highway, direction and nearest exit. Summer heat strains batteries and cooling systems. Heavy rain can cause flooding in low areas; never drive into water over the road, and request a tow if a car stalled in water.
Downtown and entertainment districts have many private lots and event parking areas with posted tow rules. Read signs, photograph where you parked and note the tow company named on the sign.
Nashville local rules at a glance
- The Metro Nashville Police impound page lists a $225 tow fee for vehicles of 7,000 lb GVWR or less, plus a $10 fuel charge.
- Car storage is $40 a day.
- Bring a physical, current ID and proof of ownership.
- DUI tows are held for at least 12 hours.
Source: MNPD vehicle impound (nashville.gov). Last checked Oct 31, 2026. Fees and rules can change, so confirm on the official page before you go.
Asking for a tow or roadside help in Nashville
If you are hiring a tow yourself, get the full price in writing before the truck is hooked up, and ask how you can pay. Our checklist for choosing a tow company and avoiding scams covers what to ask, and the tow cost calculator gives a ballpark range.
Nashville towing guides on TowCars.com
- My car was towed: what to do next
- Stuck on the highway: roadside checklist
- Tow bill checker
- Tow yard storage fee limits
- How to choose a tow company and avoid scams
Frequently asked questions
Start with the Metro Nashville Police Department’s Vehicle Impound Section page on nashville.gov for location, hours and requirements.
Check the official impound page. Lots typically ask for photo ID, proof of ownership and payment.
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