Hamblen County Vehicle Impound Guide
Impound Cost Calculator
Calculate how much it will cost to retrieve your vehicle from THP District 5 / Hamblen County Sheriff in Hamblen County, Tennessee.
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The First 48 Hours
After a DUI arrest in Hamblen County, your vehicle is likely towed to an impound lot. Storage fees accumulate daily, making time your biggest enemy.
Retrieval Timeline
- 1
Vehicle Towed
Usually within 30 minutes of your arrest.
- 2
Lot Notification
Fees and admin processing start immediately upon arrival.
- 3
Daily Accrual
Fees start at state averages in Hamblen County.
- 4
Final Notice
After 30 days, the lot may begin the auction process.
Required Documents
- Valid Photo ID (License or State ID)
- Vehicle Registration or Title
- Current Proof of Insurance
- Full Payment (Cash/Credit)
- Release Authorization (if not owner)
Owner Not Present?
If the registered owner is in custody, you will need a notarized power of attorney or specific written authorization and a copy of their ID to retrieve the vehicle.
Lot Details & Map
Current storage facility information for Hamblen County. Verify your vehicle's location before traveling.
THP District 5 / Hamblen County Sheriff
Accepted Payments
Frequently Asked Questions
Neither the Morristown Police nor the Hamblen County Sheriff runs an impound lot. They use a rotation list of private towing companies, so your car went to whoever was next on the roster. Short Dawg Towing at 2299 Old Highway 25E, (423) 581-5581, is a common primary responder; Supreme Towing, Casper's, and Malone's also work the rotation. Call the arresting agency to find out which one has your vehicle.
State law caps a police tow at $375 for a standard car and storage at $40 a day, and a lot cannot charge storage for a day it was closed or stack a separate gate fee on top of storage during business hours.
The weekend trap here is real money. If Morristown police made the arrest and put a hold on the car, you cannot get it back until you pick up a physical release form from the MPD Records Division on the first floor of the Morristown City Center at 100 West 1st North Street. That office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00, and closed weekends and city holidays. A Friday-night arrest means the car sits until Monday, adding roughly $120 in weekend storage on top of the $375 tow, close to $500 before you have seen a judge.
When you have the release form, bring it to the lot with a government photo ID, and if you are the registered owner, proof of ownership, meaning the title or current registration, plus proof of insurance. If you were driving someone else's car, that owner has to come in person; the arrested driver cannot authorize the release. Bring cash or a card, because many of these lots do not take personal checks, and cards may carry a surcharge.
Need Help Beyond Impound?
If you're dealing with a recent arrest, here are immediate resources for release and legal help:
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