About VSPR
Skeptics First. Investigators Always.
Founded in 2009, Volunteer State Paranormal Research has spent over fifteen years building a reputation for credible, methodical paranormal investigation across Tennessee and beyond.
Why We Investigate
The central question driving every VSPR investigation is deceptively simple: is there life after death? We don't claim to have the answer. What we do is document, analyze, and preserve evidence that may one day contribute to a larger understanding of what lies beyond our current scientific knowledge.
Every location we investigate carries its own history — and that history matters. We research the documented past of each site before we ever set foot inside, because understanding who lived, worked, and died there gives context to what we may encounter.
Our Investigative Philosophy
Skepticism First
We begin every investigation assuming a rational explanation exists. Equipment malfunctions, drafts, infrasound, electromagnetic interference — these are investigated before anything is labeled paranormal.
Evidence-Based
We rely on documented, reproducible evidence: audio recordings, video footage, thermal imaging, and environmental readings. Anecdotal accounts are noted but never treated as proof.
Historical Context
Every location is researched thoroughly before investigation. Historical records, death certificates, newspaper archives, and oral histories inform our understanding of each site.
Respectful Practice
We treat every location — and every potential presence within it — with respect. We do not provoke, sensationalize, or exploit the sites or the people who invite us in.
Where We Operate
VSPR is based in Middle and Western Tennessee and primarily serves clients in those regions. We have conducted investigations across Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama, and will travel out of state by request for compelling cases with a donation towards travel expenses. All investigations in the main area of focus are provided free of charge as part of our nonprofit research mission. Contact for further information.
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