Commercial security company for Nashville, Middle Tennessee and Chattanooga businesses
Alarms, cameras, door access, live video monitoring and fire protection from one local company. Planned around your building, installed by our own crews and supported from offices in Smyrna and Chattanooga since 1976.
Turner Security designs, installs, monitors and services commercial security systems: intrusion alarms, security cameras, access control, live video monitoring with talk-down, AI video analytics, mobile camera trailers, fire alarm systems and the recorders behind them. Our offices in Smyrna and Chattanooga serve Middle Tennessee, the Chattanooga region and national multi-site customers.
Because our sister company TechCore handles business IT, one team can plan the security system and the network it runs on. There are no long-term contracts on security or monitoring.
In business since1976, with offices in Smyrna and Chattanooga
ServiceHelp desk fixes most issues remotely, and same-day service visits are often possible
ContractsNo long-term agreements on security or monitoring
Also coversBusiness IT, networks and phones through TechCore
Licensed and accreditedTennessee Alarm Contracting Company licenses #319 and #1998, BBB Accredited since 1993 with an A+ rating
Local since 1976
Why Middle Tennessee and Chattanooga businesses choose Turner
Turner Security is led by CEO Danny Tolleson, and the company holds Tennessee Alarm Contracting Company licenses #319 and #1998 with BBB Accreditation since 1993 and an A+ rating.
Turner Security has served businesses since 1976, with offices in Smyrna for Nashville and Middle Tennessee and in Chattanooga for the Chattanooga region. The same local crews design, install and service the systems.
We also support national multi-site customers. One is a national chemical distributor with 137 locations across the US and Canada that moved from on-site guards to live video monitoring.
No long-term agreements on security or monitoring
Our help desk resolves most service issues remotely before a truck rolls
We can often schedule service the same day you call
Business IT, networks and phones through our sister company TechCore
Our services
Choose the service that fits the problem
Most customers start with one need and grow into a connected system. Every service below can be planned on its own or together.
Recorders and video servers sized for your cameras, retention and remote access.
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Why businesses choose Turner
A local security company that answers the phone
We have protected businesses in Tennessee since 1976. Customers stay because the service is good, not because a contract makes them. That is why we do not require long-term agreements on security or monitoring.
When something goes wrong, our help desk starts on it right away and resolves most issues remotely before a truck rolls. When a visit is needed, we can often schedule it the same day you call.
Local since 1976, with offices in Smyrna and Chattanooga
No long-term contracts on security or monitoring
Help desk resolves most service issues remotely
Same-day service scheduling is often possible
Live video monitoring with talk-down to replace or reduce guards
AI video analytics added to the cameras you already own
One company for security and IT through TechCore
Who we work with
Security planned around your industry
Warehouses, manufacturers, dealerships, property managers, churches and schools all have different risks. See how we approach each one, or find your local office.
Commercial security from our Chattanooga office for the Tennessee Valley.
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Plan it as one system
How the pieces of a commercial security system work together
Most businesses buy security one piece at a time: a few cameras after a break-in, an alarm when the insurance company asks, card readers when keys get out of hand. The result is three apps, three vendors and no single picture of what happened.
We plan the parts so they share information. A door forced open after hours can trigger the alarm, pull up the camera covering that door and alert a monitoring agent who can speak through an on-site speaker. Linked events can be reviewed together from a phone.
Detection, notification and monitoring, plus the inspection and testing that keeps the system ready.
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Budget
How much does a commercial security system cost?
There is no honest single number, because two buildings with the same square footage can need very different systems. What moves the price is predictable, though, and a good proposal shows each of these lines separately so you can compare quotes fairly.
Turner gives a free assessment and a written proposal with a clear price before any work starts. Our guide to business security system cost walks through each factor in more detail.
Number of doors, cameras and sensors, and how far apart they are
Wiring path: open ceilings and existing cable are quicker than finished walls or long outdoor runs
Recording: on-site recorder size and retention days, or cloud storage per camera
Monitoring: alarm monitoring only, or live video monitoring with talk-down during set hours
Door hardware: reusing existing strikes and locks versus new hardware
Software and licensing for cloud video, access control and analytics
Ongoing service and inspection, especially for fire alarm systems
Patient areas, records rooms and after-hours access.
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Common questions
Questions business owners ask us
Which security service should my business start with?
Start with the problem you are trying to solve. Break-ins usually point to alarms and cameras, key control problems point to access control, and after-hours trespassing or guard costs point to live video monitoring. A free walkthrough lets us recommend the right starting point.
Do you require long-term contracts?
No. Turner Security does not require long-term agreements on security or monitoring. We want to keep your business by doing good work.
Can you work with the cameras and alarm I already have?
Often, yes. We review your existing equipment, reuse what still works and tell you plainly what should be replaced. AI video analytics can also be added to most existing camera systems.
How quickly can I get service?
Our help desk resolves most service issues remotely. When a technician is needed, we can often schedule service the same day you call.
Do you handle businesses with locations in other states?
Yes. We support national multi-site customers, including one with 137 locations across the US and Canada.
Can the same company handle my security and my IT?
Yes. TechCore, our sister company, handles managed IT, networks, servers and phones with the same owners, offices and team.
What does a commercial security company do?
A commercial security company designs, installs, monitors and services the systems that protect a business: intrusion alarms, cameras, access control, fire alarms and live monitoring. Turner Security does all of these from offices in Smyrna and Chattanooga, so one team owns the whole system.
How do I find a commercial security company near me in Nashville or Chattanooga?
Look for a company with a local office and its own service crews, not just a sales office. Turner Security serves Nashville and Middle Tennessee from Smyrna and the Chattanooga region from Chattanooga, and we can often schedule service the same day you call.
How much does a commercial security system cost?
It depends on the number of doors, cameras and sensors, the wiring path, how long video is kept and whether you add monitoring. Ask for a proposal that prices each of those lines separately. Turner provides a free assessment and a written proposal before any work starts.
Is the security assessment free?
Yes. Turner Security walks your site for free and gives you a written proposal with a clear price before any work starts.
Great products, great service, great price! We needed to establish a solid security setup for our small business that wouldn't break the bank. After getting quotes from a few providers, we went with Turner as they are locally owned and offer the same top-notch technologies as the bigger companies, only at a more competitive price. 24/7, Turner Security has us covered and we're so thankful!
Tim H.Google review, 5 stars
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Richard did a great job setting up the security system at my place of work. He was very professional and thorough.
Rachel M.Google review, 5 stars
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TPQVO has been with Turner Security for many many years and we have nothing but good things to say about them. The staff is great and very accessible if you need someone. We highly recommend this company.
