Serving the Heart of the Tri-Cities
Johnson City is one of the Tri-Cities' busiest hubs, home to East Tennessee State University, the VA Medical Center, and thriving commercial districts. With heavy traffic on State of Franklin Road, Roan Street, and I-26, breakdowns and accidents happen frequently. When they do, Treadz Tire & Towing provides fast, professional service to get you moving again.
Whether you're a college student with a flat tire near ETSU, a commuter stuck on the interstate, or a family who needs emergency roadside help near The Mall at Johnson City — our experienced team dispatches quickly and handles every situation with care.
From Boones Creek to Gray, from North Johnson City to the Watauga area — we cover the entire Johnson City metro. Our 4.9-star Google rating reflects our commitment to showing up fast, treating your vehicle right, and charging fair prices every time.
We dispatch from Mount Carmel and typically reach Johnson City within 20–40 minutes depending on traffic and your exact location. Call (423) 357-4551 and we'll give you a real-time ETA.
Pricing depends on distance, time of day, and vehicle type. Most local tows run $95–$175. We give an honest quote up front before the truck rolls — no hidden fees.
Yes — we're open 24/7, 365 days a year, including holidays. Nights, weekends, and bad weather are when we're busiest.
Cars, trucks, SUVs, motorcycles, vans, and most light commercial vehicles. We also do winch-outs, accident recovery, and junk car removal.
Yes. We work with most major insurance roadside programs and motor clubs. Have your policy or membership info ready when you call.
Johnson City's rapid growth has pushed traffic onto roads that weren't always designed for the volume they carry today. Interstate 26 between Exits 17 and 24 is one of the busiest stretches in the Tri-Cities — high speeds, frequent merges, and a mix of local and through traffic create conditions where breakdowns and accidents happen regularly. When they do, you need a tow company that knows this stretch and can reach you without hesitation.
State of Franklin Road is Johnson City's main commercial corridor, and the stop-and-go nature of traffic there is hard on vehicles — especially cooling systems and brakes. North Roan Street sees heavy retail and restaurant traffic, and Browns Mill Road handles a steady stream of residential and industrial commuters. Boones Creek Road, further out toward the rural fringe, is a stretch where breakdowns can leave drivers feeling particularly isolated.
No matter where in Johnson City your vehicle lets you down, call Treadz and we'll get there. Our drivers know every one of these corridors and the fastest routes from Mount Carmel to reach you.
Pricing transparency is something we take seriously at Treadz. For most tows within the Johnson City area, you can expect to pay between $95 and $175 for a standard local haul. That range accounts for variables like your vehicle's size, the time of the call, and how far we're pulling you. We'll pin down the exact number with you on the phone before dispatch — so there's never a shock when you see the bill.
For longer runs — moving a vehicle across the region or out of state — we price by the mile and walk you through that calculation clearly. If your motor club or insurance company covers roadside services, we work with most major programs. Just have your policy number or membership card handy when you call and we'll handle the coordination.
What you'll never find with Treadz: hidden dispatch fees, fuel surcharges that weren't mentioned, or a price that changes once your car is loaded. We operate the way Mike and Bucky built this business — with straightforward honesty on every call.
Johnson City covers a lot of ground, and so do we. Downtown Johnson City and the ETSU campus area are well within our range — college students with flat tires or dead batteries are a regular part of our call volume. The Munsey neighborhood and North Johnson City communities keep us busy with both residential calls and light commercial vehicles that need a hand.
Boones Creek and the Gray area to the east are growing fast, and we serve those corridors regularly. The Jonesborough area just south of Johnson City, the Watauga community, and outlying subdivisions are all within our service footprint. If you're close enough to call yourself a Johnson City resident or commuter, we can get to you.
Getting stranded is stressful enough. We've designed our process to be as clear and friction-free as possible so you can focus on staying safe while we handle the logistics:
Treadz Tire & Towing
409 Main Street, Mount Carmel, TN 37645
24/7 Towing & Roadside • Tire Shop Open Daily
We also offer tire repair in Johnson City — flat fixes, new tires, mounting, balancing, and more.
We also serve Kingsport, Bristol, Greeneville, Church Hill, and the surrounding Tri-Cities region.