Metro Nashville Police Vehicle Impound
Where Nashville towed cars are stored, run by Vehicle Management Solutions (VMS) under contract with Metro Nashville.
Checked Nov 14, 2026. We don't have your car: call the lot to confirm it is there.
- Address
- 1201 Freightliner Dr, Nashville, TN 37210
- Hours
- 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Payment
- cash, credit (Visa, MasterCard)
- Phone
- 615-862-7800
Good to know: Cars on an investigative hold cannot be released until the detective lifts the hold. DUI tows must stay at least 12 hours. Unpaid tickets or warrants must be cleared with Municipal Court first.
Fees
| Fee | Amount | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Police-directed tow, vehicle 7,000 lb GVWR or under24Same rate for a wrecked vehicle. No extra charge for dollies or other equipment. | $225 | Police-ordered · Cars, SUVs, pickups |
| Fuel charge on every towed vehicle2 | $10 | Police-ordered |
Daily storage, car, truck or SUV24DetailsNo storage charge if the car is picked up within two hours. The second day cannot be charged until the car has been on the lot 26 hours. Motorcycles and ATVs are $35 a day. | $40 / day | All tows |
| Lienholder processing fee, first letter24Each additional letter is $50. | $75 | All tows |
| City release or admin fee2No separate city fee is published. Metro says all impound fees are collected by VMS. | Not verified | All tows |
City-set fees for police tows are on the Nashville page.
Legal limits: Tennessee towing laws · calculate your total.
What to bring
Full checklist, including when the car is not in your name
- A current physical photo ID (state driver's license, government photo ID, DMV temporary paper license, student ID or employee ID)
- Proof of ownership: current registration, title, bill of sale, or a notarized statement from the owner
- Proof of current insurance
- A licensed driver to drive the car out if you do not have a driver's license
- Payment for all fees
All Nashville towed-car info · How to fight a tow
Sources
Last checked Nov 14, 2026. Fees and rules change: confirm with the lot or agency before you go. Spot an error? Tell us.
- Census Bureau Vintage 2024 city and town population estimates (SUB-EST2024) (Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), POPESTIMATE2024), U.S. Census Bureau. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Police Vehicle Impound Section, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Nashville, TN facility information, Vehicle Management Solutions (Metro impound contractor). Checked Nov 14, 2026.
- Metropolitan Transportation Licensing Commission Rules and Procedures (September 16, 2026) (Sections 305, 323, 326), Metro Nashville Transportation Licensing Commission. Checked Nov 14, 2026.