Process Server in Dickson and Dickson County, TN

Process Serving

Documents delivered and documented. No wasted motion, no ambiguity about what happened, when, and how.

Tidwell Investigations is a d/b/a and direct branch of Delator Group, a Tennessee-licensed private investigation and process serving company. Dickson County cases are handled by Tennessee-licensed private investigators who operate under Delator Group. Service of process is fulfilled by Delator Field Services (DFS), Delator Group's process serving division.

Documents we handle

Subpoenas

Witness and records subpoenas for civil and criminal proceedings.

Summons & Complaints

Civil case originating documents served to initiate a lawsuit.

Eviction Notices

Detainer warrants and notices to vacate for landlords and property managers.

Small Claims Notices

General sessions filings for smaller civil disputes.

Divorce & Family Court Papers

Petitions, custody filings, and related family court documents.

Restraining Orders

Orders of protection, served with the seriousness the situation calls for.

Garnishments & Post-Judgment Documents

Wage and bank garnishments, writs, and follow-up filings.

Request to affidavit, no wasted steps

Send the Documents

Paperwork, last known address, and any relevant details.

We Attempt Service

Personal delivery per Tennessee rules of civil procedure.

Locate if Needed

Skip tracing if the recipient is avoiding service.

Affidavit Filed

Signed, notarized proof of service, ready for court.

How Tennessee handles service of process

Personal service comes first

Tennessee courts generally require documents to be delivered directly to the named party. If diligent attempts fail, alternatives like substitute service on a resident of suitable age, or service by publication, may be available with the court's approval.

Every attempt gets logged

Successful or not, each attempt is recorded with date, time, and outcome. If a case needs proof of diligent effort later, that log matters as much as the eventual service.

This is general information, not legal advice. Talk to an attorney about deadlines specific to your filing.

Where we serve

Dickson, Charlotte, White Bluff, Burns, Dickson County, Hickman County, Houston County

Direct answers to common questions

How many attempts will you make?

We vary time and day, since evasive recipients tend to follow patterns. If standard attempts don't work, we discuss skip tracing or alternative service through the court.

Can you serve someone at their workplace?

In most cases, yes, provided it's done appropriately. We'll discuss the best location for your situation.

What if the recipient is actively avoiding service?

We adjust timing, use skip tracing and pattern-of-life research, and document every attempt in case the court needs proof of diligent effort.

Do you serve outside Dickson?

Yes — regularly across Dickson, Hickman, and Houston counties, and beyond by arrangement.

What do I get once service is complete?

A signed, notarized affidavit stating when, where, and how the documents were delivered — ready to file.

Have documents that need serving?

Send the details and we'll tell you exactly what we need.