Car towed in Nashville?
Here’s how to get it back.
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How to get there
Nashville Vehicle Impound (United Road)
Contact United Road for facility address
Before you go
Documents: Have license plate number, VIN, Vehicle Towing Report Number, or incident/complaint number ready.
Payment: Contact United Road for accepted payment methods.
TimeLimit: Storage fees accrue daily. Retrieve as soon as possible.
Fees: All fees collected and retained by United Road (private contractor). Fee schedule available at nashville.gov.
Why cars get towed in Nashville
Downtown event tow zones
Broadway, Music Row, and event areas near Nissan Stadium create temporary tow zones during concerts and games. Check posted signs.
Private property towing
Nashville's booming tourism means aggressive private lot towing near honky-tonks and attractions. Read all posted signs.
Abandoned vehicles
Tennessee law allows towing of immobile or unattended vehicles after they've been tagged. Police must authorize the tow.
Snow and ice emergencies
During winter weather events, vehicles blocking main roads or stuck in ditches are towed. Tow companies run 24/7 during storms.
Parked in a private lot?
All expenses handled by United Road (private contractor), not the city directly. This can complicate disputes. Check posted signage at the property for tow company info.
Common tow companies in this area
United Road Vehicle Management SolutionsKnow your rights
Tennessee Code Annotated 55-16-104 requires private property tow signs with specific information. Tow companies must notify local law enforcement of private property tows.
Your towing rights in Nashville
Tennessee state law protects vehicle owners
🏢Private Property Rules
A landlord may tow an unauthorized vehicle from residential rental property after giving 10 days written notice posted on the vehicle. An immobile/unattended vehicle cannot be towed without owner authorization until it has been immobile for 12 hours (exceptions: creating a hazard, preventing property access, or illegally parked). Tow companies must obtain express written authorization from law enforcement or the vehicle owner/agent.
Source: TN Code §66-28-518, TN Code §55-16-111, TN Code §55-16-112
Avoid getting towed in Nashville
Parking Apps
💰 Meter Rates
Rates vary by zone. Central Parking District (Zones 1–3, 8) has 24-hour enforcement. Other zones (4–7, 9) enforced 6 AM–12 AM.
🆓 Free Parking
Economy zones (8, 9) have lower rates. Check multi-space pay station for current rates.
💡 Pro Tip
If you take a safe ride home (with receipt), a single parking ticket from that night can be waived — request within 24 hours via the city's waiver form.
Pay for parking → avoid towing. It's that simple.
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