Surveillance in a small town might sound easy on paper — fewer cars, less noise, fewer distractions. But in reality, it’s often much more challenging than working in a big city. When you stick out, you stick out fast. Our team at StillWatch Investigations recently spent eight weeks on and off working a case in a quiet rural area, and let’s just say it was anything but quiet.
We were staying in an Airbnb on a farm — no exaggeration — completely surrounded by cows. Every morning we’d wake up to see them surrounding the house and our vehicles. As funny as that sounds, the real action hadn’t even started yet.
For weeks, we stayed undetected. Then everything changed.
The subject of our investigation hadn’t been home the night before. She returned sometime between 1 AM and 7 AM in her stepfather’s vehicle. Around 9 AM, she suddenly decided to head to Kroger, driving aggressively on a narrow two-lane road with no shoulder. To stay off her radar, we pulled back and let her go, waiting at the residence for her to return.
Our team stayed sharp — one investigator waited nearby while another monitored traffic in and out. When she returned, we were ready. But after two brief drive-bys by our investigators, things escalated. The lead investigator was followed by the subject into a nearby small town — and didn’t realize it until it was too late.
First her married boyfriend boxed in the surveillance vehicle with his pickup truck, then he pulled away. Next, the subject pulled up, she even got out and walked up to the driver’s side door. That’s when our investigator gently pulled away — but the subject wasn’t letting up. She and her stepfather chased the investigator for over 30 minutes. At times, they boxed him in on 65N near Columbia. At other moments, they raced alongside him on I-65 screaming with crazy hand motions.
Our investigator kept his cool, even when things got dangerous. Using strategic driving techniques, he managed to separate from one of the vehicles — but now it was clear: we needed law enforcement involved. The investigator had Renee on the phone, a conference call was made to law enforcement.
We contacted the Tennessee State Highway Patrol dispatch, who guided us over the phone until they were able to intercept the subject and bring everyone to a truck stop. There, they conducted interviews. The lead investigator, the second investigator, and the subject’s stepfather were all questioned. The subject? Cited for reckless driving.
The troopers then escorted our team safely back onto I-65.
If I were the subject, I’d be more than a little worried about how this is going to look to a judge. Harassing licensed private investigators in the middle of a lawful investigation doesn’t usually sit well with the court.
If Someone’s Chasing You, Here’s What to Do:
- Stay calm and obey traffic laws, resist the temptation to out run the person.
- Call 911 as soon as you know you’re being followed — give them your location and vehicle description.
- Don’t stop, and don’t pull over unless directed to by law enforcement.
- Keep your gas tank full before going on surveillance — it may save you in a crisis.
- Plan ahead and know your surroundings.
- Use a Dash Cam at all times then you can speak details into the camera.
At StillWatch Investigations, we’re not just skilled — we’re prepared. Whether it’s surveillance in Nashville, Clarksville, Columbia, or even the cow fields of Selmer, TN, our female-led team is the largest and most experienced in the region. When you need the truth, we get it — and we know how to stay safe doing it.
StillWatch Investigations
Tennessee’s Largest Female Private Investigator Firm
📍 Nashville • Clarksville • Columbia • Selmer
📞 615-207-4115
Post-Investigation Note
Date: April 2025
Following the completion of surveillance and submission of the final investigation report, the findings were presented and testified to in court. As a direct result, the subject lost primary custody of her two sons. The court ruling cited the investigative findings as a key factor influencing the custody decision.
