Free car in Tennessee
Low-income families in Tennessee that need a vehicle for a job or economic stability can get a free car from charities, government benefits or non-profits. There are several local and statewide organizations that help people with transportation needs. Find how to get a free car or truck near you in TN.
All of the programs, with the exception of the government assistance, rely on donations from the community. This means the availability of a free vehicle is limited. Also, the cars given away in Tennessee will be used but in drivable condition. In addition, the free car programs focus on people, including single moms or veterans, that lack reliable transportation for a job.
Free car giveaways in Memphis TN and surrounding area
A leading charity for the city of Memphis, Shelby County and nearby towns is MidSouth Hope Garage. The organization collects cars and trucks from private donors and auto dealerships. MidSouth Hope Garage then fixes up the vehicle and provides them to income qualified families in the area.
In addition to providing free car(s) to people, the charity known as MHG also help with repairs. As volunteer mechanics will help single parents, seniors and people with no money repair a vehicle, for free. There may be some minimal costs for any parts, and call 901-686-2679 for more information or email [email protected]..
Nashville TN area free vehicle programs
CARS Ministry, from the Church of the City, provides a free used car in a faith based manner. The church has locations around Davidson County TN, as noted below. The ministry helps people living in poverty work towards economic stability. Therefore a free truck or car can be given away to those who lack transportation for work, child care, job training or similar purposes. The Church, and its CARS Ministry, locations include the following.
- 828 Murfreesboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37064. Dial (615) 465-5000
- Another site is at 4910 Main St., Spring Hill, TN 37174. Phone (615) 465-5000
- The main car assistance program for the city of Nashville is at 601 4th Ave S., Nashville, TN 37210. Call (615) 465-5003 for details on vehicle programs.
Mechanics on a Mission focuses on repairing a car (for free), but they also giveaway vehicle too. Often times someone, or a company, will donate a vehicle to the organization. The volunteer mechanics will fix the car or truck for free, get it so it is drivable, then give the vehicle away to qualified low-income families including single moms or dads. They cover the middle part of TN, around Nashville and other areas. Find more details on car assistance from Mechanics on a Mission. https://www.mechanicsonamission.com/.
Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee operates a Wheels 2 Work program. Free car, trucks, or even motorcycles are given away to people that need a way to get to a job. The non-profit is based at 4183 Franklin Rd Ste B13, Murfreesboro, TN 37128. They help people get a vehicle as well as address any other employment needs, such as gas cards, clothes and more. Call (615) 956-7293
The Gallatin TN Nissan has an annual car giveaway. One new car is provided each year to a member of the community that has educational and/or professional achievements. In fact, the vehicle can also be given to young adults in the area who excel at college or high school. More info is here. https://www.newtonnissan.com/newton-nissan-gallatin-car-giveaway-2024/.
Statewide programs in TN that help with a free car or truck
First Wheels is a government program that helps low-income families get an auto. It is offered statewide in Tennessee and is run by the TN Resource Conservation and Development Council as well as Social Services. While some applicants can be directed to a free vehicle program, in general the government will help people pay for a car.
The government helps people get zero percent interest, no down payment car loans. The funds need to be used to buy used cars to eligible Families First participants when lack of transportation is a barrier to either finding or keeping a job. Dial 1-866-311-4287.
Community action in TN helps low-income families get a vehicle. The non-profits operate in all cities and counties. There are applications to government grants to help pay for a car, information on loans (including for people with bad credit) and other resources available that help with transportation as well as long term stability. More on how TN community action helps with bills.
Catholic Charities of TN, including the western part of the state, have a free charity car program. Local churches collect vehicle from the public and then either give free donated car or truck away (for free) or the charity will sell the vehicle and help low-income families in other ways. There are multiple locations for transportation help, and they include the following.
- The mid part of the state is covered by 2806 Mcgavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. Call (615) 352-3087
- Eastern TN Catholic Charity car programs are run from 119 Dameron Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917-6414. Call (865) 524-9896
- 1325 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38104. Phone: (901) 722-4700
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