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Typically from $9,700 USD per guard post/month. See prices →
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ABB COMBUSTION ENGINEERING
ALAN GOLD'S, INC.
ALAN GOLDS, INC.
AMERICAN FORCE PROTECTION LLC
BABES SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
BART'S LAKESHORE RESTAURANT, LLC
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BASIMS CORP. DBA SPECTATOR BAR & GRILL
BlueCross Blue Shield Of Tennessee, Inc.
BLUELINE SECURITY GROUP LLC
BUDS SPORTS BAR
CHATTANOOGA AREA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ATHOURITY
CHATTANOOGA BILLIARD CLUB INC
CHATTANOOGA C.A.R.E.S., INC., D/B/A CEMPA COMMUNITY CARE
CHATTANOOGA CHOO CHOO HOLIDAY INN
CHATTANOOGA ENTERTAINMENT, INC. DBA ELECTRIC COWBOY
CHATTANOOGA SECURITY GROUP DBA GLOBAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES
CHATTEM, INCORPORATED
CLEVELAND TENNESSEE HOSPITAL COMPANY LLC
COLLINS PROTECTIVE SERVICES, INC.
CORE SECURITY SERVICES LLC
CROWN AMERICAN REALTY TRUST
DEW MANAGEMENT, LLC
DOCU-SHRED, LLC
DOUBLE D SECURITY LLC
FREDONIA MOUNTAIN NATURE RESORT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC.
G&K PROTECTIVE SERVICES LLC
HAMILTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
HUNTER MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
HUNTER MUSEUM OF ART
IVY ACADEMY, INC.
IVY ACADEMY'S SKILLERN ELEMENTARY
JPM RESTAURANT LLC
JPRICE INVESTMENTS LLC DBA AREA JAY PRICE ELITE SECURITY
KOCH FOODS, LLC
KROGER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP I
KRYSTAL COMPANY
LEE UNIVERSITY
LIBERTY SECURITY SERVICES LLC
MCKEE FOODS CORPORATION
MERASTAR INSURANCE COMPANY
METROPOLITAN SECURITY, INC./D/B/A WALDEN SECURITY
MIDTOWN MUSIC HALL, LLC
MILLENNIUM, INC.
MUD PIE LLC, DBA HILL CITY PIZZA
NEW SALEM BAPTIST CHURCH OF SODDY DAISY, INC.
NORTH AMER. ROYALTIES, INC.
Armed security in Chattanooga is warranted when a site handles cash, high-value goods or a genuinely elevated threat — and it hinges on officers who hold a state firearm permit on top of a standard guard license.
In Chattanooga, demand for armed security guards is driven by a manufacturing base anchored by the Volkswagen plant and logistics and distribution facilities. The sectors that most rely on this service include manufacturing, logistics and distribution, tourism, with specific needs in areas such as the Volkswagen plant and manufacturing sites, the distribution and logistics parks, the revitalized downtown and riverfront. The city's main security concerns — industrial and manufacturing site theft and overnight yard and dock security — make working with a licensed, professional provider a priority investment for businesses and homeowners.
HireSecurityNow.com connects you with licensed armed security guards companies in Chattanooga. Compare options, review profiles and request free quotes to find the provider that best fits your needs and budget.
Estimated range per guard post/month in Chattanooga:
$9,700 — $16,000 USD
That puts Chattanooga about 10% below the US national range ($10,800 — $17,300) — lower local wage pressure generally means lower bill rates, though scarce licensed supply can offset it.
Armed post = unarmed × ~1.35 (armed license/permit, firearms qualification, higher wage and insurance). Billed roughly $30–$48/hr; a 12h daily post runs ~$10,800–$17,300/month.
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Before you hire
Armed guards cost 40–60% more and carry far more liability than unarmed guards. A complete guide to choosing — with national cost data, a state-by-state firearm-permit table, and the insurance and liability traps that matter.
Read the armed security guards buyer's guidePrivate security in Tennessee is licensed at the state level by the the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance, Private Protective Services program. A legitimate company operating in Chattanooga holds a Contract Security Company license, which means it has cleared Tennessee PPS's ownership, background-check and insurance requirements. Ask for that license number in writing and verify it yourself — a certificate on the wall tells you nothing about current standing, since a license can be suspended or revoked.
Hiring an unlicensed company is a risk you carry. In Tennessee, operating without a license is misdemeanor (plus civil penalty) (Tenn. Code Ann. § 62-35-136 (general penalty, Class A misdemeanor); § 62-35-130 (civil penalty up to $2,000 per occurrence); § 62-35-134 (unlawful employments/activities)). Operating a contract or proprietary security company, or working as a guard, without a currently valid PPS license/registration is a Class A misdemeanor, and the Commissioner may separately assess a civil penalty of up to $2,000 per occurrence against the unlicensed operator.
Chattanooga scores 41/100 on our Crime Index (grade E), which makes it safer than 9% of the 759 US cities we track. The index is built from FBI Crime Data Explorer reports for a population of 193,881.
Crime Index
Crime rates describe a city, not a specific address — the right level of coverage depends on your block, your hours and what you're protecting. Use the neighborhood breakdown to see how Chattanooga varies internally before you scope a contract.
See the full Chattanooga Crime Index and neighborhood breakdown77 providers below list armed security guards in Chattanooga. Ranking is based on verifiable signals, but the last checks are yours — and they are the ones that decide whether a contract holds up.
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