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Specialized PI Investigations Across Tennessee, Organized by Need

Some cases fit a general service page. Many do not. This index groups every specialized assignment Birds Eye handles so you can find the page that matches your situation, read how the work is done, and call a licensed PI when you are ready.

  • Over sixty specialized service pages
  • Grouped by the problem you are facing
  • Licensed PIs in all 95 counties
Black binoculars resting on a paper map, classic field tools behind specialized PI investigations carried out across Tennessee
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Where should you start?

Pick the closest match and we will point you to the right next step.

Quick answer

What counts as a specialized PI investigation?

A specialized investigation is PI work built around one narrow problem, such as a hotel surveillance, a debtor locate, a witness background check or an unannounced audit. Each has its own methods, legal limits and deliverables, so Birds Eye plans it separately instead of treating every case the same way.

01Using this index

How to Use This Index of Specialized Services

Each card below links to a full page for one type of assignment. Those pages explain when the service makes sense, what lawful methods are used in Tennessee, what you receive at the end, and the questions clients ask most. If two pages seem close to your situation, read both. The differences usually come down to who the subject is, where the activity happens and what you plan to do with the results.

If nothing here matches exactly, that is normal. Many cases combine two or three services, for example a locate followed by surveillance, or a background check that turns into an asset search. A short call with a licensed PI sorts that out quickly, and the plan is written down before any billable work starts.

02Across every service

What Stays the Same on Every Specialized Case

Whatever the assignment, the same ground rules apply. Birds Eye PIs work under Tennessee licensing law, use only lawful methods, and do not trespass, hack accounts, place trackers on vehicles they do not own, or pose as police. Findings are documented with dates, times and sources so they can be explained later to a spouse, an employer, an insurer or a judge.

You also get the same process: a confidential intake, a written scope that states what will be done and what it will cost, regular updates while work is underway, and a final report written in plain language. If a case needs to change direction, the change is discussed and agreed before it happens.

  • Written scope, timeline and cost before work begins
  • Lawful methods only, documented for later use
  • Confidential handling from the first call
  • Coordination with your attorney when one is involved
Specialized services

Infidelity and relationships

Discreet casework when a marriage or relationship is in question.

Married Spouse Infidelity

Spouse infidelity investigation in Tennessee for married clients: lawful surveillance, marital asset clues and court-ready reports your attorney can use.

Partner Infidelity (Unmarried)

Partner infidelity PI work in Tennessee for dating, engaged and cohabiting couples. Short, lawful surveillance that answers one question before you commit.

Out-of-State Infidelity

Out-of-state infidelity investigation from Tennessee: when a partner travels for work or weekends, Birds Eye plans lawful coverage at both ends of the trip.

Affair With a Coworker

Workplace affair investigation in Tennessee: document a suspected affair with a coworker off-site and lawfully, without contacting the employer or HR.

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Surveillance assignments

Lawful observation planned around a specific question.

Workplace Surveillance (Employers)

Workplace surveillance for Tennessee employers: lawful observation of crews, job sites and company vehicles to verify policy concerns before HR acts.

Out-of-State Surveillance

Out-of-state surveillance managed from Tennessee for attorneys, insurers and businesses: licensing checks, multistate coordination and one consistent report.

Hotel and Rental Surveillance

Hotel surveillance PI work in Tennessee: lawful observation of hotels, motels and short-term rentals from public areas, with dated arrivals and departures.

Surveillance of One Employee

Employee surveillance PI work in Tennessee: lawful checks on one employee suspected of moonlighting, time theft or leave misuse, with counsel-ready reports.

Workers' Comp Surveillance

Workers' comp surveillance in Tennessee for employers, carriers and TPAs: lawful activity checks compared to documented restrictions, reported without bias.

Liability and Disability Claims

Insurance claim surveillance in Tennessee for liability and disability files: lawful video, careful notes and reports built for insurers and defense counsel.

Specialized services

Background research

Verified facts about a person before you trust, hire, rent or testify.

Employee Background Checks

Employee background check help for Tennessee employers: FCRA-aware screening by licensed PIs, with scope and cost in writing before any record is pulled.

Dating Background Checks

Dating background check in Tennessee: licensed PIs confirm a match's identity, marital status and public court history quietly, before you trust or invest.

Business Partner Background Checks

Business partner background check in Tennessee: licensed PIs research a prospective partner's companies, lawsuits, liens and claims before you sign anything.

Executive Background Checks

Executive background check in Tennessee: licensed PIs research leadership candidates' records, reputation, litigation and conflicts before an offer is made.

Jury Research

Jury research for Tennessee trial counsel: licensed PIs review public records on the venire, with no juror contact, under your direction and court rules.

Witness Background Research

Witness background check for Tennessee attorneys: licensed PIs research credibility, bias, prior statements and records so there are no surprises at trial.

Tenant Screening

Tenant screening support for Tennessee landlords: licensed PIs verify identity, income documents, references and detainer history within FCRA-compliant steps.

Personal Information Removal

Personal information removal help in Tennessee: licensed PIs map your online exposure, file data broker opt-outs and cut what a stranger can find about you.

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Business and corporate matters

Internal threats, misconduct and deal risk handled quietly.

Corporate Espionage

Corporate espionage investigation in Tennessee for leaks, trade secret theft and insider threats. Licensed PIs build a lawful timeline your counsel can use.

Employee Theft

Employee theft investigation in Tennessee for cash, inventory and time theft. Licensed PIs document the facts quietly before you confront, fire or report.

Workplace Theft

Workplace theft investigation in Tennessee when the thief is unknown: vendors, visitors, contractors or after-hours entry. Licensed PIs find who is taking it.

Corporate Misconduct

Corporate misconduct investigation in Tennessee for boards and owners facing officer self-dealing or concealment. Independent PIs report facts, not politics.

Misconduct Response

Corporate misconduct response in Tennessee: containment, evidence handling and scope work after wrongdoing is found. Licensed PIs help you act in order.

Crisis Communications Support

Crisis communications fact support in Tennessee: licensed PIs verify timelines and facts so leadership and its PR and legal advisers make accurate statements.

Corporate Collusion

Corporate collusion investigation in Tennessee for kickbacks, bid rigging and vendor-employee schemes. Licensed PIs trace the ties between buyers and sellers.

Acquisition Risk

Acquisition risk investigation in Tennessee: the people, reputation and hidden litigation behind a business you plan to buy. Know who you deal with first.

Real Estate Risk

Real estate risk investigation in Tennessee: verify the seller, occupancy, disputes and neighborhood issues before closing, with facts your paperwork misses.

Risk Management

Risk management investigations in Tennessee: an outside PI agency on call to look into incidents, vendors, threats and losses so you decide on facts.

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Audits and assessments

Structured reviews that find gaps before they become losses.

Scheduled Compliance Audits

Scheduled compliance audit services in Tennessee: licenses, training records, policy sign-offs and vendor papers checked by sample, with an exceptions list.

Enterprise Risk Audit

Enterprise risk audit in Tennessee: a PI agency maps exposure across people, vendors, premises, information and reputation into a ranked risk register.

Emergency Preparedness Audit

Emergency preparedness audit for Tennessee workplaces: plan review, drill observation, staff knowledge checks and a gap list for storms, fire and lockdowns.

Active Threat Assessment

Active threat assessment for Tennessee employers: fact-gathering on concerning behavior and a site vulnerability review, coordinated with police and counsel.

Fraud Risk Audit

Fraud risk audit for Tennessee businesses: a PI agency tests vendor files, payroll, refunds and cash handling for weak controls before losses happen.

Specialized services

Criminal defense and employment

PI support directed by counsel.

DUI Defense PI Support

DUI defense investigation in Tennessee for defense counsel: stop-scene documentation, video preservation leads and witness work, all directed by the attorney.

Misdemeanor Defense PI

Misdemeanor defense PI support in Tennessee: small, targeted tasks for defense counsel, such as one witness, one video or one scene, sized to the case.

Felony Defense PI

Felony defense investigation for Tennessee defense attorneys: discovery mapping, witness work, scene reconstruction and trial prep support led by counsel.

Court-Appointed Defense PI

Court-appointed defense PI support in Tennessee: itemized estimates for counsel's funding request, work kept within approved limits, and court-ready billing.

Wrongful Termination PI

Wrongful termination investigation in Tennessee for employee or employer counsel: former coworker locates, timelines, public records and neutral fact reports.

Workplace Harassment PI

Workplace harassment investigation in Tennessee: neutral outside interviews, documented evidence and a findings-of-fact report for employers and counsel.

Specialized services

Locating people

Records-first searches confirmed in the field.

Missing Person Searches

Missing person search in Tennessee for families of missing adults. Licensed PIs work alongside police, follow every lead lawfully and report in writing.

Evasive Person Locates

Evasive person locate service in Tennessee for attorneys and clients. Our PIs find and verify people dodging service, court dates or contact, lawfully.

Missing Child Support

Missing child help for Tennessee families: call 911 first. Our licensed PIs then support police and your attorney with lawful research and documentation.

Missing Family Members

Find a missing family member in Tennessee, from an estranged sibling to a parent who drifted away. Our PIs locate them discreetly and ask before sharing.

Debtor Locates

Judgment debtor locate in Tennessee for creditors and their attorneys. Our PIs find and document debtors and employers lawfully, with no contact or pressure.

Lost Contact Locates

Find an old friend, military buddy or classmate with a Tennessee PI agency. We locate them discreetly, then ask if they would welcome hearing from you.

Hit and Run Cases

Hit and run investigation in Tennessee for victims and their attorneys. Our PIs move fast on video, witnesses and debris to help identify the driver.

Specialized services

Safety and sensitive family matters

Careful, lawful work coordinated with police and counsel.

Overdose Death Cases

Overdose death investigation support for Tennessee families. Our PIs rebuild the timeline and document leads, working with police and your attorney.

Stalking Cases

Stalking investigation in Tennessee: documentation, tracker sweeps and evidence for protective orders. Our PIs work with police and never confront anyone.

Cyberbullying Cases

Cyberbullying investigation for Tennessee families and adults. Our PIs preserve posts, map linked accounts and build reports for schools, police or counsel.

Death Ruling Reviews

Death investigation review for Tennessee families questioning a suicide or undetermined ruling. Our PIs examine the facts and gather records with counsel.

Jail and Detention Abuse Investigations

Jail abuse investigations in Tennessee, done with your attorney: PIs locate witnesses, preserve records requests and build timelines of alleged mistreatment.

Nursing Home Abuse Investigations

Nursing home abuse investigations in Tennessee: PIs document neglect concerns, locate former staff witnesses and build timelines with your family's attorney.

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Theft, fraud and scams

Documenting what happened and building a record for police, insurers or court.

Stolen Vehicle Recovery Support

Stolen vehicle PI support in Tennessee: police report first, then lawful leads, records and sightings passed to officers and your insurer. Call Birds Eye.

Stolen Property Tracing

Stolen property tracing in Tennessee: PIs follow pawn, resale and online leads for jewelry, heirlooms and valuables, then hand findings to police. Birds Eye.

Stolen Equipment Investigations

Stolen equipment investigations in Tennessee for contractors, farms and fleets: PIs trace skid steers, trailers and tools and hand leads to police. Birds Eye.

Vehicle Damaged at a Repair Shop

Car damaged at a repair shop in Tennessee? PIs document condition, collect witness and timeline facts and support your claim or small claims case. Birds Eye.

Auto Repair Fraud Investigations

Auto repair fraud investigations in Tennessee: PIs check for parts never replaced, unneeded work and padded bills, with independent inspections. Birds Eye.

Car Dealer Fraud Investigations

Car dealer fraud investigations in Tennessee: PIs trace title history, odometer records and prior damage to show what a dealer knew before a sale. Birds Eye.

Crypto Scam Investigations

Crypto scam investigations in Tennessee: PIs document pig butchering and fake platform losses and build reports for police and counsel. No recovery promises.

Elder Fraud Investigations

Elder fraud investigations in Tennessee: PIs document scams and financial exploitation of older adults, trace where money went and support APS and counsel.

Scam Investigations

Scam investigations in Tennessee for online seller fraud, fake businesses and rental listing scams: PIs identify who is behind it and document it for police.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a specialized service or a general investigation?

If your situation clearly matches one of the pages in this index, start there, because that page explains the specific methods and limits involved. If it does not, a general conversation with a licensed PI is the better first step. Many cases turn out to be a combination of services, and the written scope reflects that.

Are specialized investigations more expensive?

Not necessarily. Cost depends on the hours, travel, records and number of people involved rather than the label on the service. A narrow, well-defined assignment is often less expensive than an open-ended one. Scope, timeline and cost are put in writing before work begins so there are no surprises.

Can Birds Eye handle cases outside Nashville?

Yes. Birds Eye is based in Nashville and works in all 95 Tennessee counties, from Memphis and Jackson in the west to Knoxville, Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities in the east. Work that crosses state lines is planned around licensing rules in the other state.

Will the person I am asking about find out?

Birds Eye PIs work discreetly and do not contact the subject unless that is part of the plan you approve, such as serving papers or conducting an interview. Surveillance and records research are designed to go unnoticed. If a case is later used in court, the other side may learn about the work through the legal process.

Do you work with attorneys on these services?

Yes. Many specialized assignments come from attorneys, and working at counsel's direction can matter for how the results are used and protected. If you already have a lawyer, it is worth asking whether they want to hire the PI agency directly.

What if my situation is an emergency?

If anyone is in danger, call 911 first. A PI agency is not an emergency service. Once people are safe, Birds Eye can often start quickly on urgent matters such as locating a witness before a hearing or preserving evidence before it disappears.

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Not sure which page fits your situation?

Call or text (629) 310-8667 and a licensed PI will point you to the right service. Scope, timeline and cost are put in writing before any work begins.

Photography: Immo Wegmann (Unsplash License). Last reviewed . General information, not legal advice.