Process Server in Nashville and Davidson County, TN
Process Serving
A Delator Group company — licensed & insured across all 95 Tennessee counties
Trestleboard Investigations is a d/b/a and direct branch of Delator Group, a Tennessee-licensed private investigation and process serving company. Davidson 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.
Every process serving request through Trestleboard is fulfilled by Delator Field Services (DFS), Delator Group's dedicated statewide service division — with Trestleboard as your single point of contact.
How Trestleboard Investigations Approaches Process Serving
Trestleboard clients get the benefit of DFS, Delator Group's professional process serving division, without needing a second vendor relationship. You work with Trestleboard as your single point of contact; DFS handles service of process across all 95 Tennessee counties with licensed, insured, and trained servers.
Because DFS operates under Delator Group's corporate structure rather than as a network of independent subcontractors, you get consistent standards, verifiable proof of service, and direct accountability — everything a Nashville attorney needs for reliable, court-defensible service.
DFS process serving covers
Summons and complaint service
Subpoena service
Divorce and family law papers
Eviction and unlawful detainer notices
Skip-traced and difficult-to-locate subjects
Statewide coverage across all 95 counties
When You Need Process Serving
These are the most common situations that call for professional service of process.
A summons and complaint that needs formal service
A subpoena for a witness or records custodian
Divorce or family law papers requiring service on a spouse
An eviction notice that needs to be served properly
A subject who has proven difficult to locate or serve
A time-sensitive filing with a court deadline approaching
What You Receive From Every Service Request
DFS documentation is built to withstand challenge in court.
Signed Affidavit of Service
A notarized affidavit documenting the date, time, and manner of service.
Attempt Log
A record of every service attempt if more than one was required.
Direct Status Updates
Communication through your single point of contact throughout the process.
Our Process
Request Submitted
You submit service details through Trestleboard, your single point of contact.
DFS Assignment
Delator Field Services assigns a licensed server local to the subject's location.
Service Attempted
The server attempts service following Tennessee civil procedure requirements.
Proof of Service
A signed affidavit of service is returned to you promptly upon completion.
One Point of Contact, Statewide Coverage
The structure behind DFS is what makes it different from a typical process serving vendor: rather than contracting out to independent servers of varying quality, DFS operates under Delator Group's own corporate umbrella, with consistent training and accountability across all 95 Tennessee counties.
You never have to manage that relationship directly — Trestleboard Investigations remains your point of contact from the moment a request is submitted through the signed affidavit of service.
Independent Process Servers vs. Delator Field Services
Not all process serving arrangements offer the same accountability.
Independent / Subcontracted Servers
Variable training and documentation standards
Multiple vendor relationships to manage
Inconsistent communication and updates
Accountability spread across many small operators
Delator Field Services (DFS)
Consistent standards across all 95 counties
One point of contact for every request
Direct corporate accountability, no subcontracting
Reliable, court-defensible proof of service
Frequently Asked Questions
Who actually performs the process serving?
Delator Field Services (DFS), Delator Group's dedicated process serving division, performs all service; Trestleboard remains your point of contact throughout.
Does DFS serve papers statewide?
Yes, DFS covers all 95 Tennessee counties through Delator Group's statewide network, with no subcontracting to third-party servers.
How fast can service be completed?
Standard service is typically attempted within 3-5 business days; rush service is available for time-sensitive filings.
What if the subject is difficult to locate?
Trestleboard's skip tracing service can locate a subject first, then hand the case directly to DFS for service, all under one point of contact.
What happens if the subject actively avoids service?
DFS can coordinate with skip tracing to locate a subject and pursue service through legally permitted alternative methods when standard attempts are exhausted.
Can DFS serve business entities and registered agents?
Yes, service on registered agents, businesses, and government entities is handled routinely alongside individual service.
Ready to talk through your situation?
Every conversation with Trestleboard Investigations is confidential. Reach out and a licensed Tennessee investigator will help you find the right next step.