About Tristar Locksmith

Our Story

Tristar Locksmith was founded in Knoxville with a straightforward goal: give East Tennessee residents and businesses a locksmith they could actually trust. Over 15 years later, we still operate with that same standard on every call, whether it's a car lockout on Kingston Pike at midnight or a commercial lock installation in downtown Knoxville.

The name "Tristar" is a nod to Tennessee's iconic three-star state flag. Three stars, three grand divisions of the state, and a reminder that we're rooted here. We know the roads, the neighborhoods, and the communities across Knox, Blount, Anderson, Sevier, and surrounding counties because we've been driving them for well over a decade.

Tennessee does not require a state locksmith license, and we think transparency matters here. What we do require of every technician on our team is professional training, full liability insurance coverage, and a clean background check. When we show up at your door or your car, you can ask for verification of any of the above.

We work on every service we quote with upfront, honest pricing. The amount we say on the phone is the amount you pay. No hidden fees, no fuel surcharges added after the job, no bait-and-switch. That commitment has kept customers calling us back across 27 East Tennessee communities for over 15 years.

Why Choose Tristar?