Tennessee Security Company Directory
33 verified security providers across the state. Browse by region to find companies near you — from local independents to national firms with Tennessee offices.
Memphis Area
10 companiesPhelps Security Est. 1960
4932 Park Ave, Memphis
Armed & unarmed guards, patrol, alarm response, private investigations
Family-owned for 60+ years
Imperial Security Est. 1968
2555 Poplar Ave, Memphis
Armed & unarmed guards, transportation & logistics security
Nationwide — 20+ states, 1,000+ employees
Shield of Steel Est. 1998
2682 Lamar Ave, Memphis
Armed & unarmed guards, GPS-tracked patrols, monitoring
Veteran-owned, statewide coverage
Delta Security Company LLC
3158 Broad Ave, Memphis
Armed guards, executive protection, asset transport ($1M insured), private investigations
All military/law enforcement staff
Frontline Corporate Security
Memphis & Nashville
Armed & unarmed guards, residential, commercial, event security
Statewide coverage
Hayes Security Protection
Memphis
Licensed security guards, 24/7 operation
Mid-South Patrol & Protection
Memphis
Security guard and patrol services
Allied Universal
3000 Democrat Rd Building C, Memphis TN 38118
Full-service security, staffing, technology solutions
Global company — 800,000+ employees worldwide
Securitas
Memphis & Nashville offices
Security services, consulting, investigations, technology
Global security provider
GardaWorld
6000 Poplar Ave, Memphis
Risk management, cash services, armored transport, security staffing
Global company
Nashville Area
10 companiesFirst Class Security Inc
Middle Tennessee
Professional security guard services
On Guard Security
Nashville
Business, retail, and event security — armed and unarmed
Elite Security Professionals
Nashville
Public events, commercial, executive protection
Licensed professionals
Blackstone Security
Nashville & Memphis
Armed & unarmed guards, patrol, 24/7 service
5.9 Security Company
Nashville
Retail, construction, healthcare, and event security
Certified law enforcement officers as guards
Sunstates Security
Nashville regional office
Security services across Middle and East Tennessee
Covers Clarksville, Gallatin, Lebanon, Murfreesboro, Chattanooga, Knoxville
Prosegur
Nashville
Full range of security services
National company with Tennessee presence
Rock Solid Security
Nashville area
Security guard services
Guardian Protective Solutions
Nashville area
Security guard services
Chattanooga Area
3 companiesWalden Security Est. 1990
Chattanooga (HQ)
Contract security, consulting, investigations, technology
5,000+ employees — Southeast US + Puerto Rico. Founded by Navy veteran/former police officer
Tennessee Valley Protective Services (TVPS)
Chattanooga
Security guard and patrol services
Former law enforcement, 25+ years experience
JJK Protection Services
North Georgia & Chattanooga
Armed property and event security
30+ years experience
Knoxville Area
5 companiesTrinity United Security Services
Knoxville
Security services with advanced field management technology
Shield and Buckler Security Inc
Knoxville
Security guard services
Current and former law enforcement professionals
Knoxville Security Services
618 Main St, Knoxville TN 37902
Security guard services
Solid Ground Security Solutions
Knoxville & Chattanooga
Security guard services
Family-oriented business
Saint Michaels Security
Knoxville & Chattanooga
Armed & unarmed guards, executive protection
Statewide / Multi-City
5 companiesSecureOne
Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga
Licensed guards, event security, patrol
Statewide coverage
XPressGuards
Multiple TN cities
Security guard services
Owned by former law enforcement
Buford Security Agency
Murfreesboro
Security guard services
Respected regional leader
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