Nashville's trusted locksmith for three generations.
Residential, automotive, commercial. 24/7 emergency service. Licensed, bonded, and family-owned since 1962.
What brings you here today?
We handle three types of situations. Tell us which fits.
I'm locked out right now
Home or car lockout · 30-min response · Nashville area
Call for Immediate Help →Available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays
I need a new lock or rekey
Residential or commercial · Schedule appointment · Same-day often available
Request Service →Common after moving, losing a key, or upgrading security
I lost my car keys
All makes · Transponder & smart keys · Key fob programming
Auto Locksmith Help →Can often make a key from the VIN, no tow required
How to know you're calling the real thing
Locksmith scams are real. Fake companies quote $50 and charge $500. Here's how Lockwood & Sons is different:
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2847 Charlotte Ave, Nashville. Open Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM. Walk-ins welcome. We're not a call center routing to unknown subcontractors.
We give you the price before we start. Residential lockout: $85–$150. Car lockout: $95–$175. No bait-and-switch.
All Lockwood vans are white with the company name, phone, and license number on the side. If the van isn't marked, ask for ID.
A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau since 1982. Zero unresolved complaints.
Harold Lockwood opened this shop. His son Ray ran it. Now grandson Ethan does. Three generations, same address.
⚠️ Know your rights: If a locksmith quotes you a price, then charges more after starting work — that's illegal in Tennessee. Call us to report it, or call TN Consumer Protection.
What We Do
We install and service the latest smart locks. Don't let the '1962' date fool you.
Ethan grew up in the shop but he also grew up with smartphones. We're certified installers for all major smart lock brands and can integrate with most smart home systems.
Come see us in person
Most locksmiths today are just a phone number and a van. We have a real shop at 2847 Charlotte Ave that's been in the same location since 1988. You can walk in, browse our lock selection, get a key cut while you wait, or just ask a question.
What Nashville says
“When I locked my keys in my car at 11pm in a parking garage, Ethan was there in under 25 minutes. Charged me exactly what he said on the phone. I've been a customer ever since.”
“Moved into a new house and had every lock rekeyed. The price was fair, the tech was professional, and they showed me how to use the new deadbolts. Old-school service.”
“I manage 12 rental properties and Lockwood handles all my rekeys, lockouts, and new installs. Having a licensed, reliable locksmith I can call anytime is worth more than I can say.”