City of Memphis Auctions

The City of Memphis holds weekly Impounded Vehicle Auctions open to automotive dealers as well as the general public. These auctions are typically held each Wednesday online via https://www.venture-auctions.com/UpcomingAuctions.html

Bidders must be registered by 9am each Wednesday prior to bidding in the auction. Click here to register online. https://venture-auctions.hibid.com/

Auction List will be uploaded by 6pm each Monday and a vehicle preview is done each Tuesday from 12pm-2pm at 465 Klinke Ave. Live Webcast Bidding begins at 9:30am CST on Wednesday.

Vehicle Preview

Tuesday

12 PM – 2 PM

465 Klinke Ave.

Registration Deadline

Wednesday

9:00 AM

Must be registered prior to bidding

Auction Day

Wednesday

9:30 AM CST

Live Webcast Begins

Current Impounded Vehicle Auction List

No upcoming auction lists are available yet.

Previous Impounded Vehicle Auction Lists

OCTOBER 2026

October 7, 2026 Impound Weekly Auction

QUARTERLY SURPLUS VEHICLE & EQUIPMENT AUCTION

The City of Memphis conducts a quarterly surplus vehicle and equipment auction, generally every three months unless unforeseen circumstances require a schedule change.
NEXT SURPLUS AUCTION
TBD
Live webcast auction through Venture Auctions.
READY FOR AUCTION LIST
View the current surplus vehicle and equipment list.
The next surplus auction list has not been posted yet.
Before 9:00 AM CST
Registration Deadline (for Public Bidders)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Item Inspection (Thursday, Date TBD)
9:30 AM CST
Live Bidding Begins (Friday)
1:00 PM CST
All Purchases Must Be Paid in Full on Day of Sale Only
3720 Knight Arnold Rd.
City of Memphis Office of Fleet Management, Memphis, TN 38118

PREVIOUS SURPLUS AUCTION LISTS

SURPLUS AUCTION
June 26, 2026
Excel • Ready for Auction List
VIEW READY FOR AUCTION LIST
SURPLUS AUCTION
May 8, 2026
Excel • Ready for Auction List
VIEW READY FOR AUCTION LIST
10% Buyers Premium + $10 Tech Access Fee on all purchases, and an additional 4% Convenience Fee on all card payments. See auction terms before placing any bids.
VIEW AUCTION / REGISTER

ODOMETER STATEMENTS

Need your odometer statement after an auction? Please follow the updated process below.
PICK UP LOCATION
City Hall 125 N. Main Street Memphis, TN 38103 Room: 546
PICK UP HOURS
Monday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
UNABLE TO PICK UP?

If you are unable to pick up odometer statements on the days and times listed, please contact:

Trinity Jones
[email protected]
(901) 636-6175
  • Out of town buyers will continue to receive their odometer statements via USPS.
  • Statements not picked up within 2 weeks of sale will be mailed using the address provided at the auction.
VIEW FULL ODOMETER STATEMENT PROCESS
Updated: January 2026