Now Hiring! TBI Announces Associate Counsel Job Opening

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: Associate Counsel Administrative Services Division TBI Headquarters - Nashville 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Work under the direction of the Public Records Request Coordinator to assist in reviewing and responding to public records requests. Coordinate with all units to gather and … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Associate Counsel Job Opening

NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Job Opening for Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Fire Investigations – Upper East Tennessee

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: TBI SPECIAL AGENT CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 Criminal Investigation Division – Upper East Region Fire Investigations 1 Vacancy (Washington/Carter/Unicoi/Johnson Counties) Job Duties: Responsible for conducting criminal and arson investigations, processing crime scenes and Fire Scenes, and developing prosecutable criminal cases against … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Job Opening for Special Agent Criminal Investigator – Fire Investigations – Upper East Tennessee

Sneedville Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Sexual Battery of a Child

UPDATED on 10/9/26 to include information about a second individual indicted as part of the investigation. HANCOCK COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the indictment and arrest of a Sneedville man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl. In March, at the request of 3rd … Continue reading Sneedville Man Indicted, Charged with Aggravated Sexual Battery of a Child

Former Utility District Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft and Official Misconduct

CARTER COUNTY - A joint investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has resulted in the indictment of a former Siam Utility District employee accused of stealing thousands. In April 2025, at the request of 1st Judicial District Attorney General Steve Finney, TBI agents began investigating allegations … Continue reading Former Utility District Employee Indicted, Charged with Theft and Official Misconduct

Now Hiring! TBI Announces Forensic Scientist Job Openings – Knoxville

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open positions:  TBI FORENSIC SCIENTIST 1 Forensic Biology Unit 2 Vacancies Knoxville Crime Laboratory Job Duties: Responsible for analyzing physical, biological, or chemical evidence submitted to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation; and composing technical laboratory reports describing the results of tests.  Uses … Continue reading Now Hiring! TBI Announces Forensic Scientist Job Openings – Knoxville

TBI Investigation Results in Multiple Count Indictment of Jamestown Funeral Home Owner

FENTRESS COUNTY - An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation into deceptive business practices at a Jamestown funeral home has resulted in a 52-count indictment. In May, at the request of 8th Judicial District Attorney General Jared Effler, TBI agents began investigating allegations of theft and fraud involving the Mundy Funeral … Continue reading TBI Investigation Results in Multiple Count Indictment of Jamestown Funeral Home Owner

Clarkrange Man Arrested, Charged in Fentress County Arson Investigation

FENTRESS COUNTY– A joint investigation by special agent fire investigators with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office has resulted in the arrest of a Clarkrange man in connection to a residential fire that occurred on Monday. On September 21st, TBI special agent fire investigators joined the Fentress County Sheriff’s Office in investigating … Continue reading Clarkrange Man Arrested, Charged in Fentress County Arson Investigation

NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Job Opening for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Support Specialist

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation seeks interested and qualified candidates for the following open position: CJIS SUPPORT SPECIALIST 1  CJIS Division – Crime and Law Enforcement Statistics Unit TBI Headquarters – Nashville 1 Vacancy Job Duties: Conduct TIBRS audits, compliance reviews, and training for agencies across Tennessee. Prepare written reports and ensure all corrective actions … Continue reading NOW HIRING! TBI Announces Job Opening for Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Support Specialist

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chattanooga

At the request of 11th Judicial District Attorney General Coty Wamp, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Saturday evening in Chattanooga. Preliminary information indicates that just before 7:00 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department responded to the 1400 block of E 17th Street in reference to an … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Chattanooga

TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County

UPDATED at 2:25 p.m. - The deceased individual has been identified as Erika K. Burch (DOB: 03/01/88). At the request of 5th Judicial District Attorney General Ryan Desmond, TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Tuesday evening in Blount County. Just after 8:30 p.m., deputies with the Blount County … Continue reading TBI Special Agents Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Blount County