The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions. TBI POLICE OFFICERProtective Services Unit4 Vacancies (Nashville: 2, Chattanooga: 1, and Jackson: 1) Monthly Salary: $4,450 - $6,658Job Duties:Serves as first responder for any incident that may occur at Tennessee Bureau of Investigation facilities, or any area Tennessee Bureau of … Continue reading NOW HIRING: TBI Police Officer (4 Positions)
Wanted Man Arrested, Charged Following Discovery of Hoax Weapons
MORGAN COUNTY – Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have arrested a Harriman man accused of possessing prohibited weapons. At the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents began investigating the discovery on Thursday afternoon. Earlier in the day, two private fugitive recovery agents attempted to take Tommy Cooper … Continue reading Wanted Man Arrested, Charged Following Discovery of Hoax Weapons
TBI Agents Investigating Morgan County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 9th Judicial District Attorney General Russell Johnson, TBI agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting on Thursday morning in Wartburg involving the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information indicates the shooting happened at approximately 11:45 at a home in the 200 block of CCC Road, where deputies responded … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Morgan County Officer-Involved Shooting
Juveniles Charged in TBI Sexual Exploitation Case
Special agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained juvenile petitions charging two Giles County juveniles accused of posting a compromising photo of a classmate online. In November, at the request of 22nd Judicial District Attorney General Brent Cooper, agents began investigating the circumstances of the photo of a Giles County teen, which appeared … Continue reading Juveniles Charged in TBI Sexual Exploitation Case
TBI Agents Investigating Hamilton County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting on Monday night in Chattanooga. Preliminary information indicates the shooting happened at approximately 10:15 in the parking lot of a business in the 4600 block of Highway 58, where Hamilton County deputies and … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Hamilton County Officer-Involved Shooting
Fayetteville Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Narcotics Investigation
LINCOLN COUNTY - Special agents assigned to TBI’s Drug Investigation Division have arrested and charged a Lincoln County man in connection to an ongoing narcotics investigation. On Friday, July 11th, agents, with the assistance of the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, the Fayetteville Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), executed a … Continue reading Fayetteville Man Arrested, Charged in TBI Narcotics Investigation
Former Police Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
JOHNSON CITY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment of a now-former Johnson City officer. In June 2024, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating allegations of misconduct involving Connor Cooper. Michael Dunavant was appointed by the … Continue reading Former Police Officer Indicted, Accused of Official Misconduct
TBI Agents Investigating Maury County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 22nd Judicial District Attorney General Brent Cooper, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting Sunday morning involving the Maury County Sheriff's Office. Preliminary information indicates the incident occurred at approximately 3:00 Sunday morning at a gas station in the 2400 block of New Lewisburg Highway in … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Maury County Officer-Involved Shooting
TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
UPDATED 6/16/25 at 4:38 p.m. - The individual who sustained injuries during the incident has passed away. Timothy Cook (DOB: 6/12/90) was pronounced deceased earlier today. At the request of 30th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Mulroy, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of an officer-involved shooting Friday night involving the Memphis Police … Continue reading TBI Agents Investigating Memphis Officer-Involved Shooting
4 Arrested During Joint Chattanooga Human Trafficking Operation
CHATTANOOGA – An undercover joint operation by special agents with TBI’s Human Trafficking Unit, the Chattanooga Police Department, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, the Lookout Mountain Police Department, the Tennessee Human Trafficking Task Force, and the FBI has led to the arrests of four individuals. On June 9th, agents conducted an undercover operation aimed at … Continue reading 4 Arrested During Joint Chattanooga Human Trafficking Operation
