McNairy County Vehicle Impound Guide

How to retrieve your impounded vehicle after a DUI arrest in McNairy County, TN.

---

Getting Your Car Back After DUI Arrest in McNairy County

Your Vehicle After a DUI Arrest

Under Tennessee Code Annotated § 55-10-402, an arrest for driving under the influence requires law enforcement to remove the vehicle from the roadway. Officers initiate a tow to prevent the driver from operating the vehicle while impaired. The arresting agency chooses the towing service based on an established rotation list. This process occurs immediately. The vehicle remains in a secured storage lot until you complete the release process.

Where Is Your Car?

Vehicles towed during an arrest in McNairy are taken to private storage facilities. You must contact the specific lot holding your vehicle to confirm its location. Three primary facilities handle these impounds:

• The storage lot at 810 US-64, Adamsville, TN 38310. Phone: (731) 315-8370.
• The storage lot at 2305 US-64, Crump, TN 38327. Phone: (731) 632-0725.
• The storage lot at 506 Falcon Rd, Selmer, TN 38375. Phone: (731) 610-3643.

How to Find Your Vehicle

Locating the vehicle requires reviewing the paperwork provided during booking. The arresting officer lists the towing company on the vehicle seizure or tow receipt. If you do not have this paperwork, call the Sheriff's Office in McNairy at (731) 645-1004. Provide your booking number or full name to the dispatcher. They will search the arrest log to identify which service towed the car.

What You Need to Retrieve Your Vehicle

Storage lots do not release vehicles without proper documentation. Show up prepared. You must present specific proofs before they open the gate.

Required Documents

• A valid driver's license.
• Proof of ownership, such as the vehicle registration or title.
• A current certificate of auto insurance.
• Payment in full for all accumulated fees.

If You Don't Have a Valid License

A DUI arrest often results in an immediate administrative license suspension. If your license is suspended, you cannot drive the vehicle off the lot. You must bring a licensed driver with you. The lot requires their valid driver's license, a notarized letter of authorization signed by you, and the vehicle title or registration proving your ownership. To resolve license issues, you must visit an official licensing facility, such as the Savannah Driver Services Center at 1016 Pickwick St, Savannah, TN 38372.

Costs & Fees in McNairy

Towing and storage rates are set by the individual towing operators. Because specific daily rates are not publicly standardized, you must call the lot directly to obtain your exact balance. Fees accumulate daily.

Payment

Call the storage lot before traveling to the facility. Confirm the exact forms of payment they accept. Some lots strictly require cash, while others accept credit cards or money orders.

Timeline

Act Immediately

Storage fees start accruing the moment your vehicle is hooked to the tow truck. Delaying retrieval by even one day increases your final bill.

After 30 Days

Tennessee law allows impound lots to initiate a lien sale for unclaimed vehicles after 30 days. The operator can sell your vehicle at auction to recover the unpaid towing and storage costs.

If You Can't Afford the Fees

After Retrieval

Inspect your vehicle thoroughly before signing the release paperwork. Check the exterior body, tires, and undercarriage for damage. Take high-resolution photographs of all sides of the vehicle while still on the impound lot. If you find new damage, report it to the lot manager in writing before driving away.