Tennessee · Free pickup

Donate a Car in Tennessee.
Free Statewide Pickup.
we tow. you write off.

A program of Fainting Goat Foundation · 501(c)(3) · Gainesville, GA

Tennessee vehicle donations help kids in need. We pick up free in every Tennessee county, handle the Department of Revenue paperwork, and send you an IRS Form 1098-C after sale.

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Quick answer

Yes — we pick up donated vehicles free anywhere in Tennessee, handle the title paperwork with the Tennessee DMV, and send you an IRS Form 1098-C tax receipt after the vehicle sells. Call or text 770-871-9422 to schedule.

How Tennessee car donation works (3 steps)

  1. Submit the form or call us

    Tell us about the vehicle: year, make, model, condition, and your Tennessee ZIP. Our intake team confirms by phone within one business day.

  2. We send a flatbed at no cost

    Pickup typically 24–48 hours in Tennessee metros, 3–5 business days in rural areas. The driver brings paperwork and a paper receipt.

  3. You receive IRS Form 1098-C

    Within 30 days of the vehicle's sale, we mail or email your official tax receipt. Most vehicles sell within 60 days of pickup.

Tennessee title transfer process

Tennessee titles all vehicles. To donate, complete the 'Transfer of Ownership' section on the back of the title and sign with the odometer reading. Lost titles can be replaced at any County Clerk office for $14. Tennessee also allows a bonded title path for vehicles where the previous title cannot be located.

Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue Motor Vehicle Division

Tennessee tax deduction notes

Tennessee has no state income tax (the Hall income tax on interest/dividends was fully phased out in 2021), so your federal deduction is the entirety of your tax savings. For itemizing donors at the 22% federal bracket, a $2,000 deduction saves $440.

For full federal rules see IRS Publication 4303 — A Donor's Guide to Vehicle Donations.

Cities and metros we serve in Tennessee

Free pickup across the entire state. High-volume metros where pickups are typically scheduled within 24–48 hours:

NashvilleMemphisKnoxvilleChattanoogaClarksvilleMurfreesboroFranklinJacksonJohnson CityBartlettHendersonvilleKingsport

We pick up across all 95 Tennessee counties. Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga metros are typically 24-hour scheduling; Appalachian East Tennessee and rural West TN may take 3–5 business days.

What we accept in Tennessee

  • Cars — sedans, hatchbacks, coupes, SUVs, crossovers, hybrids, EVs. Running or not.
  • Trucks, SUVs, vans — light-duty through 1-ton, including work trucks and fleet vehicles.
  • Motorcycles — cruisers, sport bikes, dirt bikes, scooters, mopeds. More on motorcycle donation.
  • Boats — with or without trailer. More on boat donation.
  • RVs and motorhomes — Class A/B/C, travel trailers, fifth wheels, pop-ups.
  • Damaged, non-running, junk vehicles — all welcome. More on non-running donations.

Common Tennessee questions

Is car donation legal in Tennessee?
Yes. Charitable vehicle donation is legal in every US state. We're registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) under Fainting Goat Foundation and operate in compliance with Tennessee title-transfer law.
Do I need a Tennessee license plate at pickup?
No. You should remove the license plates before pickup and return them to the Tennessee DMV according to Tennessee rules. Our driver will remind you at pickup.
How fast can you pick up in Tennessee?
Metro Tennessee pickups are typically 24–48 hours from form submission. Rural areas may take 3–5 business days as our towing partner runs a route. We give you a realistic window during the intake call.
What if I don't have the title?
In most cases we can still pick up. We'll guide you through the Tennessee duplicate-title process or appropriate alternative documentation. See our title-less donation guide for details.

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