What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down on US-27 Near Harriman, TN
Step-by-step guide to staying safe and getting help fast after a breakdown on US-27 through Roane County.
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Broke down on US-27 or the I-40 stretch at Exit 347? Dead battery down by Watts Bar Lake? Stuck on the US-70 grade up Walden Ridge toward Rockwood? We're a local Harriman wrecker service β open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with a live dispatcher on every call and a truck usually 20β40 minutes out.
No apps, no hold music, no runaround. Here's how a call to us goes.
Dial (615) 241-0232. A live dispatcher answers every call β no voicemail, no bots. Tell us where you are and what happened.
We dispatch the right truck β flatbed or wheel-lift β to your exact location in Harriman, Roane County, or any surrounding area. Upfront pricing before we move.
We tow your vehicle safely to your mechanic, dealership, or driveway β wherever you need it. No hidden fees, no surprises at drop-off.
Flatbed hauls, lockouts, jump starts, winch-outs β from the US-27 corridor to the lake roads and the mountain grade. Every truck carries the gear to finish the job on the first trip.
Safe, damage-free flatbed transport for all vehicles including AWD/4WD trucks, low-clearance cars, luxury vehicles, and motorcycles throughout Roane County.
Flatbed Towing βFast, efficient wheel-lift service for standard FWD/RWD vehicles anywhere in Harriman and surrounding communities when you need to get off the road quickly.
Wheel-Lift Towing βLocked out in a parking lot or on the side of US-27? We'll have you back behind the wheel fast β no locksmith markups, no unnecessary wait.
Lockout Service βDead battery, flat tire, overoaneting engine β we come to you anywhere in Roane County and handle it on the spot so you can get back on your way.
Roadside Assistance βRan out of gas on US-27 or a county back road? We deliver fuel directly to you β enough to reach the nearest station without a full tow.
Fuel Delivery βSlid into a ditch, stuck in mud, or off a mountain road near Oak Ridge or Coalfield? Our recovery service pulls you free anywhere in the region.
Winch-Out & Recovery βPost-accident recovery, vehicles blocking traffic, or breakdowns on mountain roads β we dispatch immediately, any time of day or night.
Emergency Towing βDead battery anywhere in Roane County. We come to you with a commercial-grade jump starter and test the battery before we leave.
Jump Start Service βFlatbed-only motorcycle transport with proper wheel chocks and soft tie-down straps β no chains, no damage to your bike.
Motorcycle Towing βWe're not a 1-800 call center that hands your breakdown to whoever's nearest. We run trucks out of Harriman itself β so we know the US-27 corridor, the I-40 traffic at Exit 347, the Watts Bar Lake roads, and the US-70 grade up Walden Ridge toward Rockwood where recoveries get serious.
"Broke down on US-27 heading toward Rockwood on a Sunday evening. Called Harriman Towing and they were friendly, gave me an honest price upfront, and loaded my AWD on the flatbed perfectly. These guys are the real deal."
"Got locked out near downtown Harriman at 9 PM with my kid in the car. They came fast, stayed calm, and got me back in without a scratch on the door. Absolute lifesavers. This is who you want on speed dial."
"Best local towing in Roane County, bar none. Driver knew the back roads, got to me fast, and my truck arrived at the shop without a single scratch. Fair price, professional all around."
"My car died on a county road outside Oliver Springs and I didn't know who to call. Harriman Towing had someone there quickly and towed me to my mechanic without any issues. Very professional, very fair price."
"Ran out of gas on US-27 coming back from Knoxville. Called Harriman Towing and they brought fuel right to me on the highway. Saved my whole night. Highly recommend to anyone in Roane County."
"Got winched out of a muddy ditch off TN-29 near Midtown. Driver showed up with the right gear, pulled me out clean, and was professional the whole time. Better experience than I expected. Will use again."
Based in Harriman β the geographic center of Roane County β we reach most communities quickly. We also extend to Meigs, Cumberland, Morgan, and Loudon counties.
We don't just serve Harriman β we cover all of Roane County and extend into surrounding communities throughout East Tennessee.
Harriman is our home base. We cover every part of the city β from the US-27 commercial corridor to residential neighborhoods near downtown. Broken down at a Walmart or stranded off a side street? We come to you fast. Full flatbed towing, wheel-lift, lockout, jump starts, and fuel delivery throughout Harriman and Roane County.
Full service area βRockwood drivers trust us for fast towing on US-27 and TN-58 through the Watts Bar Lake area. About 10 miles north of Harriman, we handle breakdowns on the busy highway corridor as well as residential and rural calls throughout northern Roane County.
Rockwood coverage βOliver Springs and Meigs County get full coverage on US-70, TN-61, and all county roads. About 15 miles northwest of Harriman, we dispatch quickly for breakdowns, lockouts, and winch-outs throughout the Emory River area.
Oliver Springs coverage βOak Ridge sits in the mountains of Cumberland County at over 1,000 ft elevation. Our drivers handle steep grades, tight switchbacks, and remote recovery calls on US-127 and TN-61. One of our most common winch-out areas.
Oak Ridge coverage βCoalfield is the heart of the Tennessee Valley, surrounded by Walden's Ridge and the Cumberland Plateau. We cover TN-28, US-41, and mountain roads throughout Morgan County β including off-road recoveries in the valley.
Coalfield coverage βWartburg straddles the Loudon-Roane county line on busy US-27 β one of our most frequent towing corridors. Midtown covers western Roane County on TN-29. Both areas get fast dispatch from our Harriman base.
Wartburg β Midtown βPractical road safety advice from the Harriman Towing team β what to do when things go wrong on Tennessee highways.
Step-by-step guide to staying safe and getting help fast after a breakdown on US-27 through Roane County.
Read the guideFirst time calling a tow truck in Harriman? Here's exactly what happens from the moment you dial to when your car arrives at the shop.
Read the guideAnswers to the most common questions we hear from drivers in Harriman and Roane County.
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We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week β including weekends and most holidays.
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