Kingston Towing Services · Kingston, TN · Updated June 2026

Towing Service in Kingston TN — Who to Call 24/7 in Roane County

Kingston sits right where I-40 meets the Clinch River, making it one of the busiest crossroads in Roane County. Whether you're a commuter who broke down on US-70 heading toward Harriman, a driver who ran out of gas near Watts Bar Lake, or a traveler stranded on I-40 between exits 352 and 356 — Kingston Towing is the local number to call. Here's what you need to know about towing services in Kingston TN and how to handle a roadside emergency.

Towing Services Available in Kingston TN

A reliable towing company in Roane County should handle everything from a simple flat tire to a heavy-duty recovery. The most common calls we handle in Kingston include:

• Flatbed towing — all four wheels off the ground. Required for AWD vehicles, low-clearance cars, exotics, and any vehicle that cannot safely roll on its own wheels.
• Wheel-lift towing — faster hookup for standard two-wheel-drive vehicles when a flatbed isn't needed.
• I-40 breakdown response — we cover exits 352–356 and coordinate with TDOT when needed for cleared lanes.
• Jump starts — a weak battery doesn't always require a tow. We'll test and jump on-site.
• Lockout service — locked keys in the car is one of our most common calls, especially at Roane County gas stations and retail areas.
• Fuel delivery — rural stretches of TN-58 and TN-72 around Kingston can leave drivers stranded when the tank hits empty.
• Winch-out recovery — vehicles stuck in mud or off-road near the Clinch River or Watts Bar Lake shoreline.
• Accident towing — post-collision transport to the body shop or storage yard of your choice anywhere in Roane County.

I-40 Breakdowns Near Kingston TN — What to Do

I-40 through Kingston is one of Tennessee's high-traffic corridors, especially on weekends when lake traffic mixes with through-travelers. If your car breaks down between Kingston and Harriman, here's the protocol:

1. Signal and move to the rightmost lane, then to the shoulder.
2. Turn on hazard lights immediately.
3. If you can safely exit the vehicle, move well off the roadway — behind the guardrail is best.
4. Call us at (865) 509-9219 and tell us your direction (eastbound/westbound) and the nearest mile marker or exit sign.

According to NHTSA, many roadside fatalities involve people who exited their vehicles and stood near active travel lanes. If conditions are unsafe outside, stay buckled inside with hazards on until help arrives.

US-70 and TN-58 Service Calls in Roane County

Not every call is on the interstate. US-70 runs through Kingston connecting Harriman and Rockwood to the west and Oak Ridge and Lenoir City to the east — it's a heavy-traffic corridor with no shortage of breakdowns. TN-58 heads north toward Oak Ridge through some winding sections that can be especially tricky in wet weather.

We respond to calls on both corridors regularly. Give us your closest cross street or landmark and we'll get to you.

Watts Bar Lake Area Calls

Roane County has a lot of recreational traffic — especially around Watts Bar Lake. Boat ramp areas, lakeside campgrounds, and the roads around the dam can generate unusual recovery calls: vehicles stuck at boat ramps, dead batteries after a long day on the water, or cars that slid off gravel roads in the dark.

We're familiar with the area and equipped for off-road recovery. Whether you're on TVA recreation land or a private lakefront property, call us first.

How Much Does Towing Cost in Kingston TN?

Local tows within Kingston and nearby Roane County towns typically run $75–$125. Long-distance hauls to Knoxville, Chattanooga, or beyond are priced per mile after the base hookup fee. We always quote before we dispatch, so you know what you're getting into before the truck rolls.