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⚡ Plugs in under 2 minutes. No tools, no shop visit.
Easy GPS Tracking in Nashville for Cars, Trucks and Small Fleets
Plug it into your car or work truck, open the app, and see where it is from anywhere in Nashville, from East Nashville to the Gulch. No wiring, no shop visit, no contract.
- Updates every 5 seconds
- No contract
- 30-day money-back
Quick answer: Metro Nashville police counted 5,169 auto thefts in 2024, and thefts fell 18.9% in 2025. A plug-in OBD-II tracker shows your car or truck live on your phone and alerts you the moment it moves, so you can tell police exactly where it is.
Choose your tracker
Two trackers, one app
One-time hardware price. Both show up on the same map.
ShadowAuto
$69.90+ plans from $12/mo · No contract
- Plugs into the OBD-II port. Never needs charging.
- Car Alarm alerts you if it moves while parked.
- Engine codes and unplug alerts.
ShadowTrack
$69.90+ plans from $12/mo · No contract
- Battery-powered. Runs for weeks on a charge.
- No OBD-II port needed: trailers, mowers, boats.
- Add the weatherproof magnetic case.
Nashville theft data
Car theft in Nashville by the numbers
Thefts fell in 2024 and again in 2025, after jumping from 3,223 in 2022 to 5,738 in 2023.
5,169
auto thefts in Nashville in 2024 (MNPD)
13,642
stolen in Tennessee in 2025 (NICB)
18.9%
fewer Nashville auto thefts in 2025 vs 2024 (MNPD)
#1
most stolen in Tennessee in 2024: Nissan Maxima (NICB)
- 2023 was the peak. MNPD logged 5,738 auto thefts in Davidson County in 2023, up from 3,223 in 2022.
- Maximas lead the state. NICB counted 1,501 Nissan Maximas stolen in Tennessee in 2024, more than any other model.
- A tracker is the backup. Lock it, take the keys, and use GPS so you know where it went. What to do if it's stolen.
Who it's for
Built for how Nashville drives
Trades & work trucks
Crews and service trucks across Davidson County. See every vehicle on one map and get an alert if one moves after hours.
For business →Turo hosts near BNA
Know your car is where the renter said, with trip history for any dispute. Set a geofence around your lot near the airport.
For Turo hosts →Families on I-440 & Briley Parkway
Get an alert when your new driver gets to school, practice or home, and see each trip in the app.
Family guide →
How it works
Tracking in 3 easy steps
1
Plug it in
Plug ShadowAuto into the port under your dash. Every car and light truck since 1996 has one.
Is GPS tracking legal in Nashville? Yes, on a vehicle you own when every owner consents. Putting a tracker on a vehicle to follow its occupants without the consent of all owners is a Class A misdemeanor under Tenn. Code 39-13-606. Full Tennessee tracking law.
Pricing
Simple pricing, no contract
$69.90 per tracker, one time. Then a plan per tracker, per month. Cancel any time.
| Trackers | Monthly | Quarterly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 to 3 | $15/mo | $13/mo | $12/mo |
| 4+ (bulk order) | $13/mo | $11/mo | $10/mo |
Around town
Works across Nashville
Runs on Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile LTE-M networks, anywhere you have cell signal.
Downtown & Broadway
Event and garage parking. Get an alert if the car moves.
The Gulch
Street and garage parking. Car Alarm sends an alert if it moves.
East Nashville
Street-parked cars. Check the car from your phone overnight.
Midtown & Vanderbilt
Students and new drivers. Trip history for each drive.
Antioch
Commutes on I-24. Geofence home and work.
Nashville Airport (BNA)
Long trips. Check the car from your gate.
Reviews
What our customers say
Rated 4.5 out of 5 across 205 reviews of ShadowAuto and ShadowTrack.
★★★★★
Perfect for peace of mind
"I bought this for my teenage daughter who just started driving. Setup was literally plug and play, took 2 minutes. The app is super intuitive too."
Sarah M. · Parent · ShadowAuto
★★★★★
Exactly what I needed for my fleet
"I run a small delivery business with 6 vans. Plugged it into each van, downloaded the app, and within minutes I could see all my vehicles on one dashboard."
Michael T. · Small business · ShadowAuto
★★★★★
Small business must-have
"The magnetic mount lets me move it between vehicles easily, and the tracking is always accurate. A fantastic investment for any small business."
Robert C. · Small fleet · ShadowTrack
FAQ
Common questions
Is it hard to set up?
No. ShadowAuto plugs into the OBD-II port under your dash in under 2 minutes, with no tools or wiring. ShadowTrack sits in a magnetic case.
Is there a monthly fee?
Yes. Live tracking uses a cell connection, so plans run $10 to $15 per tracker per month. No contract. Cancel any time.
Does it need a SIM card?
No. The connection is built in and covered by your plan.
Is GPS tracking legal in Nashville?
Yes, on a vehicle you own when every owner consents. Nashville follows Tennessee law, and tracking a vehicle's occupants without the consent of all owners is a Class A misdemeanor under Tenn. Code 39-13-606.
Can I check my car at BNA while I travel?
Yes. Open the app from your gate to see the car live, and set a geofence around the parking lot so you get an alert if it leaves.
Can I find my car after a concert or game downtown?
Yes. The app shows where the car is parked, and Car Alarm sends an alert if it moves while you're at the show.
What should I do if my car is stolen in Nashville?
Call Metro Nashville police first and give them the live location from the app. Don't try to recover the car yourself.
How fast does it update?
Every 5 seconds while your car or truck is moving.
How do I order 4 or more trackers?
Bulk orders of 4 or more go through our team. Contact us and we'll set up the account and the 4+ rate.
More GPS tracking near Nashville
Plug it in today. Track it in 2 minutes, anywhere in Nashville.
Ordering 4 or more for your Nashville business? Our team will set it up for you.
Sources
- WKRN: Nashville sees property crime drop (Metro Nashville Police Department, 2022 to 2025)
- WSMV: Nashville police report drop in major crime in 2025 (MNPD 2025 year-end figures)
- NICB 2025 vehicle thefts by state (via FinanceBuzz) (state theft counts and change)
- FinanceBuzz: most stolen car in every state (NICB 2024 model data by state)
Also referenced: Tenn. Code 39-13-606 (see the Tennessee page). Pricing current as of October 2026, in USD, per tracker. Some retailer links are affiliate links. Legal information is general and not legal advice; consult a Tennessee attorney for your situation.