Knoxville accounts for 3.5% of the auto salvage yards in Tennessee. The ZIP codes with the most junkyards and storage lots are 37924 (3), 37920 (2), 37931 (1). Addresses come from federal EPA records, which don't guarantee a yard is still open or what it buys, so call before you drive over: hours, prices and what each yard buys or sells vary.
Junkyards and salvage yards in Knoxville 7
Auto salvage yards with an active stormwater permit on file with the U.S. EPA (industry code 5015, used motor vehicle parts), first inside the city, then nearby towns. These federal records don't include phone numbers, so look the yard up or call ahead before you go.
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chapman Enterprises | 8028 Chapman Highway, Knoxville 37920 | — |
| Johns Story Truck Salvage, Inc | 8009 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville 37924 | — |
| Knox Auto Parts | 8721 Oak Ridge Hwy, Knoxville 37931 | — |
| Lowe's Auto Parts | 1021 Hendron Chapel Rd, Knoxville 37920 | — |
| Pull-A-Part | 5800 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville 37924 | — |
| Tennessee Auto Salvage & Recycling Inc | 7828 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville 37924 | — |
| Tennessee Auto Salvage & Recycling Inc | 5000 Rutledge Pike, Knoxville 37914 | — |
More junkyards within 30 miles of Knoxville 19
| Name | Address | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Import Auto Parts | 3412 Clinton Highway, Powell 37849 | ~11 mi | — |
| Lambert Auto Parts | 3319 Clinton Hwy, Powell 37849 | ~11 mi | — |
| Lamberts Pick-A-Part, LLC | 7838 Clinton Highway, Powell 37849 | ~11 mi | — |
| Barnes Recycling, Inc | 1759 West Highway 25/70, New Market 37871 | ~11 mi | — |
| East Tennessee Auto Center | 647 Asheville Highway, Strawberry Plains 37871 | ~11 mi | — |
| Hillbilly Auto Parts, Inc | 4835 Cate Road, Strawberry Plains 37871 | ~11 mi | — |
| Murrell Metals & Parts Fka: Henry's Auto Parts & Sales | 238 Doc Norton Road, Maryville 37804 | ~13 mi | — |
| Butler's Wrecker Service & Auto, LLC | 4726 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Walland 37886 | ~17 mi | — |
| 131 Automotive Parts | 615 Tazewell Pike, Luttrell 37779 | ~17 mi | — |
| Jimmy's Automotive | 282 Bull Run Road, Luttrell 37779 | ~17 mi | — |
| Bjr Auto Recycling | 722 Maples Hollow Road, Sevierville 37862 | ~20 mi | — |
| New Era Enterprises, Inc | 1240 New Era Road, Sevierville 37862 | ~20 mi | — |
| Jack's Auto Parts | 3687 Hwy 11 E, Lenoir City 37772 | ~23 mi | — |
| Jacksboro Metals | 750 Towe String Road, Jacksboro 37757 | ~24 mi | — |
| Tate's Salvage & Service | 70 Jefferson Avenue, Oak Ridge 37830 | ~24 mi | — |
| Jasper Jones Auto Parts | 1410 Highway 25-70W, Dandridge 37725 | ~27 mi | — |
| Romines Used Parts | 746 Haynes Road, Dandridge 37725 | ~27 mi | — |
| I-75 Auto Parts & Recycling, Inc | 2190 Highway 116, Caryville 37714 | ~28 mi | — |
| Winrock Truck Parts and Equipment, Inc A | 5535 Harriman Hwy, Oliver Springs 37840 | ~29 mi | — |
Got towed in Knoxville?
Call the number on the tow-away sign where you parked, or the police non-emergency line, to find out which lot has your car. Bring photo ID, proof you own the car, and a way to pay, and ask for an itemized receipt.
Knoxville questions
How many junkyards are in Knoxville?
7 auto salvage yards list a street address in Knoxville, and 19 more are within about 30 miles. Search your ZIP above to see the closest ones by distance.
Do Knoxville junkyards need the title to buy my car?
Most licensed yards need the title or another ownership document the state accepts, and they'll ask for your ID. Call ahead and ask what paperwork they require before you tow the car over.
How do I get the best price for a junk car in Knoxville?
Call two or three yards on this page and ask what they pay per ton for a whole car and whether they tow. Our scrap value calculator gives you a ballpark first.
Listings: U.S. EPA facility records for auto salvage yards (industry code 5015, used motor vehicle parts) with an active stormwater permit, pulled October 29, 2026.