RUTHERFORD COUNTY, TN - As a record 81.8 million Americans prepare to travel for Thanksgiving, residents in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County will once again have access to AAA’s life-saving “Tow to Go” program, aimed at keeping impaired drivers off local roads. The free service, offered from Wednesday evening, November 26, through Monday morning, December 1, 2025, provides a confidential ride and tow within 10 miles for anyone who finds themselves without a safe way home after drinking.

In addition to being available in the Rutherford County area of Murfreesboro, Smyrna and La Vergne, the program will also be available throughout Nashville. Within a 10-mile radius from where you make the phone call to meet the tow truck, you can receive a free ride home with your vehicle in tow. That free ride can take you to your doorstep, in many cases, without worrying about leaving your vehicle behind.

The special program will be open to both AAA members and non-members, the service is designed as a last-resort option when designated drivers or ride-shares fall through. AAA stresses that impaired driving remains one of the leading causes of traffic deaths—especially during the busy Thanksgiving travel period—and urges everyone in Rutherford County to plan ahead and celebrate safely.

As millions of Americans take to the roads to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, AAA is once again offering its life-saving ‘Tow to Go’ program to help keep impaired drivers off the road. The service will be active from 6:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26, through 6:00 AM on Monday, December 1, 2025, across select states.

This year, a record 81.8 million Americans  are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period. With nearly 90% of travelers choosing to drive, AAA is urging everyone to plan ahead and make safe choices.

‘Tow to Go’ provides a free, confidential ride and tow for impaired drivers and their vehicles to a safe location within a 10-mile radius. Open to both AAA members and non-members, the program is designed as a last-resort safety net when other options, like a designated driver or rideshare, fall through.

“Since holiday celebrations can lead to risky choices, AAA offers Tow to Go to prevent those choices from turning into tragedies,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If you find yourself without a safe ride, call AAA and we’ll help get you and your vehicle to a safe place.”

How ‘Tow to Go’ Works:

• Available: 6 PM Wednesday, Nov. 26 until 6 AM Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
• Call: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO
• Where: Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte), Indiana (Fort Wayne and South Bend)
• What: A free tow and ride home within 10 miles for impaired drivers
• Who: Available to both AAA members and non-members
• Note: Service cannot be scheduled in advance and should only be used as a backup plan

Why It Matters:

• Alcohol-impaired driving is involved in nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths
• In 2023 alone, over 12,000 lives were lost in alcohol-related crashes – one every 42 minutes
• Thanksgiving weekend is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road due to increased traffic and celebrations
• AAA’s “Crashes Hit Different” campaign reminds us that behind every crash statistic is a real person: a parent, a friend, or a neighbor whose life is forever changed. These tragedies are preventable, and programs like Tow to Go are part of the solution

“AAA encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly by planning ahead,” Cooper said. “Designate a sober driver, use a rideshare service, or stay overnight if needed. Together we can make this Thanksgiving a safe and joyful one for all.”

About AAA - The Auto Club Group: The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second largest AAA club in North America with more than 13 million members across 14 U.S. states and two U.S. territories. ACG and its affiliates provide members with roadside assistance, insurance products, banking and financial services, travel offerings and more. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation with more than 65 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA’s mission is to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve traffic safety. For more information, get the AAA Mobile app, visit AAA.com, and follow us on social media.